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Operating a Lowenstein Medical Ventilator
Lowenstein Medical (Löwenstein Medical) produces several ventilator lines: the Leoni / Leoni Plus (neonatal/pediatric ICU), the Luisa (home/transport), and the Elisa (adult ICU). The core operating principles are shared across the family. Here is a practical, step-by-step operational guide.
1. Device Setup and Connections
Power and Gas Supply:
- Connect the ventilator to mains power (100-240 V AC). The device also supports 12/24/48 V DC for transport use.
- For ICU models (Leoni Plus), connect medical-grade Air and O₂ pipeline gases to the inlet ports on the rear.
- Keep access to the power plug and supply clear at all times.
Circuit Assembly:
- Push the expiration tube onto the device's expiratory inlet port.
- Push the pressure measuring tube (blue marking) onto the proximal pressure port (labeled "P").
- Connect the patient interface (endotracheal tube connector, mask, or trach adapter) to the circuit.
- Ensure exhalation systems are unobstructed.
If operating without a proximal pressure tube, this must be explicitly selected during the circuit test - disconnection detection will be limited in this configuration.
2. Pre-Use Circuit Test
Before starting any patient ventilation:
- Go to System > Circuit Test in the menu.
- The display lists available therapy programs. A green checkmark shows the currently selected program.
- Select the correct program if needed, then press Start.
- For a leakage circuit: select configuration (with or without exhalation system).
- For a single circuit with valve or double circuit: select proximal pressure measurement option.
- Follow on-screen prompts. Press Finish when the test passes.
A failed circuit test must be resolved before connecting a patient.
3. Switching On and Starting Therapy
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Switch on | Briefly press the On/Off key (green hard key on front panel) |
| Start therapy | Briefly press the On/Off key again, OR tap "Start therapy" on the touchscreen |
| End therapy | Press and hold On/Off key or press and hold "End therapy" on screen, then confirm |
| Switch off | Press and hold On/Off key, then select Shutdown |
- After 10 minutes without interaction, the display enters a screensaver (pressure curve visible). Touch the screen or press On/Off to exit.
- The screensaver stops automatically when an alarm fires.
- All settings are retained in the event of a power outage.
4. Selecting a Ventilation Mode
On the touchscreen or using the rotary knob, navigate to the Ventilation menu and select a mode. Confirm every selection - unconfirmed changes revert to the previous setting.
Common modes on Leoni Plus (neonatal/pediatric):
| Mode | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| SIPPV + Volume Guarantee (VG) | Synchronized mandatory breaths + volume target | First choice for most ventilated neonates/infants |
| SIPPV (without VG) | Pressure-controlled synchronized breaths; volume varies with compliance | Large ETT leak making VG unfeasible |
| SIMV | Set number of mandatory breaths only; spontaneous breaths unsupported | Weaning |
| PSV (Pressure Support) | Patient-triggered, pressure-supported breaths | Spontaneously breathing patients |
| CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure, no mandatory breaths | Mild respiratory support, post-extubation |
| HFOV (on supported models) | High-frequency oscillatory ventilation | Refractory hypoxemia, air-leak syndromes |
To switch between modes: select the new mode on the touchscreen or rotary knob, then press the START hard key to confirm.
5. Setting Ventilation Parameters
Navigate to Ventilation menu > Parameters. Use the rotary knob to adjust each value, then confirm.
Key parameters to set:
| Parameter | Typical Initial Guidance |
|---|---|
| Tidal Volume (Vt) | 4-8 ml/kg ideal body weight (lung-protective strategy) |
| Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP / PMax) | Set to achieve adequate chest rise; plateau pressure target ≤30 cmH₂O |
| Respiratory Rate (f) | Age/patient appropriate; adjusts minute ventilation |
| PEEP | Typically 4-6 cmH₂O; increase to improve oxygenation |
| FiO₂ | Start at 1.0 in emergency; titrate down targeting SpO₂ 94-98% (avoid prolonged >50%) |
| Inspiratory Time (Ti) | Adjust I:E ratio; increasing Ti raises mean airway pressure |
| Trigger Volume (Trig Vol) | Default 15%; increase to 20% if excessive triggering occurs (e.g., during transport with vibrations) |
Lung-protective principles apply to all modes: target plateau pressure ≤30 cmH₂O and tidal volume 4-8 ml/kg IBW to minimize ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) - which encompasses barotrauma, volutrauma, and atelectrauma. - Current Surgical Therapy 14e
6. Adjusting Alarm Limits
- Press the alarm limits button to open the alarm panel.
- At the start of ventilation, press "Autoset" to auto-configure alarm limits based on current settings.
- For subsequent adjustments: select the parameter in the alarm panel, turn the rotary knob to the desired value, then press to confirm.
- Close the alarm panel by pressing "X" in the top right corner.
- To silence a temporary alarm: press the alarm silence/mute button.
7. Monitoring During Ventilation
The main screen displays (configurable):
- Waveforms: pressure-time, flow-time, volume-time curves
- Loops: pressure-volume, flow-volume
- Measured values: SpO₂ (if probe connected), EtCO₂, delivered Vt, leak %, peak pressure, mean airway pressure, PEEP
On the Leoni Plus, the CLAC (Closed-Loop Automatic O₂ Control) feature continuously adjusts FiO₂ automatically to maintain target SpO₂ - reducing manual interventions. Manual override is always available.
8. Manual Breaths
To deliver a manual breath without disconnecting the circuit (e.g., for "bagging" a neonate):
- Press and hold the MAN hard key on the front panel.
- The inspiratory phase delivers as long as the key is held.
- Multiple breaths can be delivered.
- Important: In volume guarantee modes, the manual breath is delivered at PMax without volume limiting. Adjust PMax appropriately based on chest movement before using manual breaths.
9. Standby / Trendelenburg Mode
When stopping ventilation at the On/Off key, you will be prompted to choose:
- Continue - resume therapy
- Standby / Trendelenburg - temporary suspension (patient still connected)
- Shutdown - full power off
10. Key Safety Reminders
- Always perform the circuit test before each new patient connection.
- Do not operate if housing, cables, or EMC shielding are damaged.
- Keep the device away from high EMI sources (MRI, diathermy, mobile phones at close range).
- For transport use: the internal battery provides at minimum 6 hours of operation (at standard settings). Monitor battery status and connect to external power when possible.
- Never leave the bedside immediately after a mode or parameter change - confirm waveforms are correct and alarms are appropriate.
Quick Reference: Startup Checklist
- Connect gas supplies (Air + O₂) and power
- Assemble and connect patient circuit
- Run circuit test (System > Circuit Test > Start)
- Switch on (brief press of On/Off)
- Select ventilation mode (Ventilation menu)
- Set parameters (Vt/pressure, rate, PEEP, FiO₂, Ti, trigger)
- Set/autoset alarm limits
- Press START to begin ventilation
- Confirm waveforms, monitor patient response
- Titrate settings based on blood gases, SpO₂, and clinical assessment
Note: The exact menu layout and available modes vary between models (Leoni Plus, Luisa, Elisa). Always refer to the specific model's official Löwenstein Medical manual and your institution's clinical governance protocols. This guide is intended as an educational overview, not a substitute for formal device training.
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Official & Recommended Video Sources
1. Löwenstein Medical YouTube Channel
- Go to youtube.com and search: "Löwenstein Medical ventilator tutorial"
- They publish official product tutorials and clinical application videos for Leoni, Luisa, and Elisa models.
2. MedCare Equipment (Luisa-specific)
- MedCare Luisa Overview Video - covers ports, settings, operation, and common alarms in video format.
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How to Write a Death Summary
A death summary is a special type of discharge summary completed when a patient dies during an inpatient or emergency encounter. It serves legal, administrative, and clinical continuity purposes. It must be factual, concise, and completed promptly - ideally within 24 hours of the patient's death.
Structure: Standard Sections
1. Header / Patient Identification
| Field | What to Include |
|---|---|
| Patient full name | As per hospital records |
| Date of birth / Age | |
| Medical Record Number (MRN) | |
| Ward / Unit | ICU, general ward, ED, etc. |
| Date of admission | |
| Date and time of death | |
| Admitting diagnosis | Reason for admission |
| Attending physician | Name of doctor responsible at time of death |
| Goals of care / Code status | e.g., Full resuscitation, DNR, comfort measures only |
2. Presenting Complaint and Reason for Admission
Write 2-3 sentences describing:
- Why the patient was admitted
- Key symptoms or signs on presentation
- Any relevant background (chronic conditions, recent procedures)
Example: "A 68-year-old male with known COPD and type 2 diabetes was admitted with acute hypoxic respiratory failure following a 5-day history of worsening dyspnea and productive cough."
3. Relevant Past Medical History
List pre-existing conditions that were active or relevant during the admission:
- Chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, CKD, etc.)
- Previous surgeries or procedures
- Current regular medications on admission
- Known allergies
4. Diagnoses
Primary / Most Responsible Diagnosis:
The condition most responsible for the hospital stay and ultimately leading to death.
Secondary / Co-existing Diagnoses:
Other conditions present during admission that affected management or length of stay (include whether pre-existing or newly developed during admission).
Complications:
Any complications that arose during the admission (e.g., hospital-acquired infection, acute kidney injury, cardiac arrest).
5. Summary of Hospital Course
This is the core narrative section. Write a problem-based, chronological summary:
- Key investigations and results (bloods, imaging, cultures, biopsies)
- Treatments given (antibiotics, vasopressors, ventilation, surgery, etc.)
- Procedures performed (intubation, central lines, tracheostomy, dialysis)
- Response to treatment - what improved, what did not
- Clinical deterioration - when, why, and how it progressed
- Resuscitation attempts if applicable (CPR, defibrillation, ACLS) or note if resuscitation was not attempted per patient wishes/code status
- Time and circumstances of death
Do not copy-paste entire progress notes. Summarize and synthesize.
6. Cause of Death (The Most Important Section)
This follows the WHO / ICD-11 framework (also used for the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death - MCCD):
Part I - Direct causal sequence (list in order):
| Line | Category | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Immediate cause - the final disease/event directly causing death | Septicemic shock |
| (b) | Intermediate cause - what led to (a) | Hospital-acquired pneumonia |
| (c) | Underlying cause - the root disease initiating the chain | Metastatic lung carcinoma |
Part II - Other contributing conditions:
Conditions that contributed to death but were NOT part of the direct causal chain (e.g., poorly controlled diabetes, renal impairment).
The underlying cause (last line of Part I) is what gets assigned the ICD code. - The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 36th ed.
Example:
- (a) Immediate: Septicemia (ICD-11: 1G40)
- (b) Intermediate: Extensive burn injuries (ICD-11: NE61.Z)
- (c) Underlying: Assault by burning (ICD-11: PK80.1)
- Part II: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes
7. Notification and Communication
Document:
- Date and time the family/next of kin was notified of the death
- Name of person notified and their relationship to the patient
- Name of clinician who broke the news
- Any discussions held (e.g., post-mortem consent, organ donation)
8. Post-Mortem / Autopsy
State clearly:
- Whether a post-mortem was requested (clinical or medico-legal)
- If consented to and by whom
- If declined, by whom
- If referred to the coroner/medical examiner (mandatory in sudden, unexplained, or suspicious deaths)
9. Organ / Tissue Donation
Note whether:
- Donation was discussed with the family
- Patient had a prior donation consent on record
- Referral was made to the organ donation team
- Donation proceeded or was declined
10. Outstanding Results / Actions
List any:
- Pending investigation results at the time of death (cultures, biopsies, etc.)
- Any required follow-up actions (e.g., notifiable disease reporting, coroner notification)
11. Death Certificate
Note:
- Whether the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been completed
- Who completed it and when
- If referred to the coroner/medico-legal authority instead
Writing Tips
| Tip | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Be factual, not defensive | This is a medical record, not a legal defense document |
| Use clear, plain language | Family members and non-specialists may read this |
| Avoid speculation | Only document what was observed and confirmed |
| Include timing | Dates and times of key events are legally important |
| Complete within 24 hours | Delayed summaries lead to delayed death certificates and family distress |
| Sign and date | The document must be authenticated with your name, designation, and date |
Sample Death Summary Template
DEATH SUMMARY
Patient: [Name] MRN: [Number]
DOB: [Date] Age: [X] years
Admission Date: [Date] Date of Death: [Date/Time]
Attending: [Dr. Name] Ward: [Location]
Code Status: [DNR / Full resuscitation / Comfort care]
PRESENTING COMPLAINT:
[2-3 sentences]
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:
[Bullet list of relevant conditions and medications]
DIAGNOSES:
Primary: [Most responsible diagnosis]
Secondary: [List]
Complications: [List]
HOSPITAL COURSE:
[Chronological problem-based narrative]
CAUSE OF DEATH:
Part I:
(a) Immediate cause: [...]
(b) Due to: [...]
(c) Due to (underlying): [...]
Part II: Other contributing conditions: [...]
FAMILY NOTIFICATION:
Next of kin [Name/Relationship] notified on [Date/Time] by [Clinician].
POST-MORTEM:
[Requested / Declined / Referred to coroner - with details]
ORGAN DONATION:
[Discussed / Referred / Declined - with details]
DEATH CERTIFICATE:
Completed: [Yes/No] by [Dr. Name] on [Date]
Completed by: [Name, Designation, Signature, Date]
Important: Always follow your institution's specific policies and your country's legal requirements for death documentation - these vary by jurisdiction. Certain deaths (sudden, unexplained, post-operative, medico-legal) must be reported to the coroner or equivalent authority before a death certificate can be issued.
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