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Home > Services > North East Assisted Ventilation Service (NEAVS) > Information for professionals > NIPPY 3+ Ventilator

NIPPY 3+ Ventilator

NIPPY 3+ ventilator display

1. ModeVentilation mode
2. Pressure barIndicates airway pressure – should be similar to IPAP
3. RateNumber of total breaths per min
4. Volume in litresEstimated inspiratory volume (not accurate in single limb)
5. Flow barAirway flow – changes constantly. Turns red in alarm conditions
6. Locked/ unlockedSettings/ kepad locked or unlocked
7. Alarm silenceIndicates alarm silenced
8. Insp triggerFlashes with each inspiration
9. Exp TriggerFlashes with each expiration (not active in all modes)
10. External BatteryIndicates level of charge (if attached)
11. Internal batteryIndicates level of charge    
12. Service SpannerBlack – service due Red – Fault –contact team

NIPPY 3+ ventilator display

1. IPAPSize of the breath in
2. EPAPAir coming towards you as you breathe out
3. TiLength of breath in
4. Back upMinimum number of breaths the ventilator will ensure you take per min.
5. ModeType of ventilation
6. On/offTurn the device on (one push) Turn the device off (two separate push and hold)
7. MinusReduces selected parameter
8. SetConfirm parameter changes
9. PlusIncreases selected parameter
10. Alarm SilenceSilence the alarm for 2 mins
11. MenuOpens sub-menus
12. HelpDisplays help messages
13. Lo alarmMinimum threshold the ventilator should blow before alarming
14. Hi AlarmMaximum threshold the vent should blow before alarming
15. Ext. BatteryIndicates running on battery if flashing
16. PowerIndicates that external power is connected
17. StartVentilator is running

Page last updated: 12/04/2022

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