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FAQ
What are the dimensions of the Fabius GS?
Width: 35 inches (89.5 cm)
Height: 51 3/16 inches (130 cm)
Depth: 32 1/4 inches (82 cm)
How much does the Fabius GS weigh?
The use of new composite materials has allowed us to reach a weight of only 230 pounds (105 kg) for a complete unit (excluding vaporizers).
Is the Fabius GS latex free?
Yes, the Fabius GS is 100% latex free.
What happens if there is a power failure?
The Fabius GS will continue to deliver all gases as well as anesthetic agent and allow for manual ventilation and spontaneous breathing at all times, irrespective of electrical power.
Is there an active minimum O2 flow on the Fabius GS?
No, there is no minimum O2 flow requirement on the unit.
Is it possible to deliver AIR without turning on the O2 flow?
Yes, it is possible to deliver 100% AIR.
What happens if there is a complete loss of central gas and cylinder supplies?
Since the E-Vent is electrically driven, it enables you to continue ventilation with pure room air. E-Vent will automatically draw in room air as soon as there is insufficient exhaled and fresh gas to satisfy the total expiratory volume of the piston chamber. This condition is detected by the system and the user is informed with a “Fresh Gas Low” alarm message.
How do I know that the electrically driven ventilator is cycling?
The up and down movement of the ventilator is easily visible through a window in the ventilator chamber.
Can the compact breathing system (COSY) be mounted on the right side?
Yes, it is possible to mount the Cosy on the right side.
How do I clean the Fabius GS?
The external surfaces can easily be wipe disinfected and cleaned using products that contain aldehydes or alcohols. The ventilator can be dismantled by simply opening the ventilator door and unlocking three clasps to remove the top cover and the diaphragm - the only parts that come in contact with patient gas. The Cosy (compact breathing system) is also easily removed and disassembled for cleaning and sterilization.
What vaporizers can I use with the Fabius GS?
The Fabius GS can accomodate the removable Dräger Vapor 2000®, as well as other manufacturers’ vaporizers.
How do I mount additional monitors to the Fabius GS?
The Fabius GS provides four (4) GCX mounting rails which are built into the standard product architecture. The rails allow for almost unlimited mounting of monitors and other accessories. In addition, a universal mounting plate is available for the top tray.
Can I use an information system with the Fabius GS?
Yes, the Fabius GS is a perfect machine for any information system. All ventilation and gas flow data is measured electronically and available for export via the RS232 port.
What size is the absorber canister on the Fabius GS?
To optimize the Cosy for low and minimum flow applications, the unit uses a 1.5 liter absorber. This absorber size provides advantages over traditional style absorber canisters since it substantially reduces the overall gas volume in the breathing system.
Is the performance of the E-Vent in any way affected by the flow sensor?
No, the calibration or accuracy of the flow sensor has no effect on the performance of the E-Vent.
How does the system guarantee a minimum O2 concentration?
The Fabius GS uses a mechanical component called S-ORC (Sensitive Oxygen Ratio Controller), which regulates the supply of N2O in relation to the supply of O2.
Is it necessary to completely turn off the Fabius GS at the end of the day?
No, once the Fabius GS is put into Standby mode (ventilator off and all alarms off) and all fresh gas flows are turned off, the unit will automatically activate an energy-saving mode called “Sleep Mode”.
Why is there a Sleep mode in the Fabius GS?
One of our goals in the development of the Fabius GS was to design a system that was immediately available in emergency situations. As long as the Fabius GS is in Sleep mode, pressing any key will immediately activate Standby mode and allow complete system functionality. In addition, while in Sleep mode or Standby mode, activating fresh gas flows provides an emergency wakeup function that switches the unit immediately into Man/Spont mode and activates all alarms.
Can I adjust the alarm volume on the Fabius GS?
Yes, the alarm Volume can easily be adjusted in Standby mode and during an active ventilation mode.
Can I define site specific default values for certain parameters?
Yes, the Fabius GS allows you to define site defaults for all Volume Control and Pressure Control parameters, as well as for all alarm limits and the alarm volume. Pressing the “Restore Site Defaults” key in Standby mode activates the predefined site defaults. How many alarm messages does the Fabius GS store? The Fabius GS stores up to 99 alarm messages in its alarm log. By pressing the “Access Alarm Log” key, the log can easily be seen in Standby mode and during an active ventilation mode. Can my patient take a spontaneous breath during the ventilator’s expiratory cycle? Yes, as in traditional “bellows” type ventilators, all volume in the system is available for a spontaneous breath. As an additional advantage over pneumatically driven ventilators, a negative pressure of -8 cmH2O (hPa, mbar) will open the E-Vent’s negative pressure valve and allow your patient to inhale room air.
At what pressure limit do the E-Vent’s safety valves open?
The Positive Pressure safety valve opens at 75 cmH2O (hPa, mbar). The Negative Pressure safety valve opens at -8 cmH2O (hPa, mbar).
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