Ventilators - Technology for Living

Ventilators: Education & Set Up

A variety of resources for members and caregivers to learn more about the equipment provided to them. The following videos and information sheets offer tips, tricks, and general information to develop your expertise and comfort using PROP equipment in the home environment.

ResMed Astral

Covidien Puritan Bennett 560

Breas ViVO 45 LS

Member Care and Skills Videos

How to Set the Low Pressure/ Disconnect Alarm on the PB560

Emergency Case Scenario Troubleshooting

Ventilator Circuit Adjuncts

Suction Procedure: Non-Emergent Scenario

Tracheostomy Tube & Stoma Care

Cleaning Ventilator Circuit

Manual Bagger Function Safety Checks

Passive Circuit Set Up (Astral & EVO Ventilators)

Filling Humidifier Chamber (with & without IBT)

Bedside & Wheelchair Circuit Set Up (Humidification)

Speaking Valves

Emergency Preparedness Planning

Nebulizer In-Line Set Up

Troubleshooting Videos

Ventilators communicate with members and care givers with visual and audible alerts. The following videos navigate through various alerts to develop your expertise and comfort when troubleshooting ventilation equipment in the home environment.

Wheelchair Wiring for Ventilators

Troubleshooting Vents: PB560 Alarms