The Bear 1000 Respiratory Ventilator is a comprehensive mechanical ventilation system designed for use in critical care environments. It is engineered to support adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients who require respiratory support. This versatile system is equipped with a range of modes and settings that can be finely tuned to meet the specific needs of patients with varying degrees of respiratory distress.

Key Features of the Bear 1000 Respiratory Ventilator

• Versatility: Capable of supporting a wide range of patients, from neonates to adults, with customizable settings for each patient category.
• Advanced Ventilation Modes: Includes a variety of ventilation modes such as volume control, pressure control, synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV), and pressure support ventilation (PSV), among others.
• Sensitive Triggering Mechanism: Features a highly sensitive triggering system that detects and responds to patient-initiated efforts, enhancing patient comfort and reducing the work of breathing.
• Comprehensive Monitoring: Equipped with advanced monitoring capabilities that provide real-time data on patient respiratory parameters, including tidal volume, respiratory rate, peak inspiratory pressure, and more.
• User-Friendly Interface: The interface is designed for ease of use, allowing healthcare providers to make quick adjustments and access vital information efficiently.
• Safety Alarms: Comprehensive alarm systems are in place to alert medical staff of critical changes or potential issues related to patient care and device functionality.

Applications in Medical Care

• Intensive Care Units (ICUs): Primarily used in ICU settings, where patients require constant and extensive respiratory support.
• Long-Term Acute Care: Suitable for long-term care facilities where patients need prolonged respiratory support.
• Emergency Rooms (ERs): Also employed in emergency settings for acute management of respiratory failure before patients can be stabilized or moved to the ICU.

Maintenance and Training

• Regular Maintenance: Routine checks and maintenance are crucial for ensuring the ventilator functions properly and safely. This includes calibrating sensors, checking battery life, and updating software as needed.
• Training for Clinical Staff: Effective training is essential for all clinical staff operating this ventilator. Training typically covers operational techniques, understanding different ventilation modes, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures.

Specifications

Preset Values

• Min. Expiratory Time: 250 milliseconds
• Max. Inspiratory Time: 5 seconds
• Max. Working Pressure:  120 cm H2O
• Max. System Pressure: 175 cm H2O

Outputs

• Digital: RS-232 bi-directional, baud rates of 1200, 2400, 9600 or 19200
• Proximal Pressure: 60 to + 140 cm H2O, 1 cm H2O/25 mV
• Flow: 300 to 200 LPM, 1 LPM/10 mV
• Remote Alarm: Logic High/Low Signal

Inputs

• Electrical: 95-135V, 60 Hz • 80-110V, 50/60 Hz 176-242V, 50/60 Hz • 192-264V, 50/60 Hz

Pneumatic

• Oxygen and Air: 30–80 psig

Physical Dimensions

Weight

•  Ventilator: 54 lbs.
• Graphics Display: 5.5 lbs.
• Cart: 55 lbs.
• Compressor: 114 lbs.

Dimensions:

• Ventilator: 23”W x 23.6”D x 33”H
• Graphic Display: 16”W x 13”D x 11”H
• Cart: 19”W x 23”D x 31.5”H
• Compressor: 22.5”W x 23.6”D x 33”H

Controls

• Mode, tidal volume, rate peak flow, %O2, pressure support, assist sensitivity, PEEP/CPAP, inspiratory pause, MMV level, compliance comp., inspiratory time, pressure slope, waveforms, manual breath, manual inspiratory pause, expiratory holds, 100% O2, sighs, pressure augmentation, nebulizer, panel lock, set knob, inspiratory pressure, base f low and flow trigger

Alarms

• Time/I:E limit, run diagnostics, gas supply, failed to cycle, I:E override, high/low total minute volume, high/low total breath rate, high/low peak inspiratory pressure, high/low baseline pressure, alarm silence, visual reset, panel dimmer, panel lock, test, alarm set knob