Breas Vivo 50 ventilator - Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Device overview

The Breas Vivo 50 is classified as a life support ventilator, and can be used for both mask and tracheostomy ventilation. It also has the option of mouthpiece ventilation.
The device is powered by mains electricity but has an internal battery (4 hours duration), and the option of a ‘click-on’ external battery (8 hour duration). The battery performance will depend upon the programmed settings and the age of the battery, therefore needs to be checked regularly.
An external humidifier can be added for use with the device if required.

Device accessories and ports

Breas Vivo 50 machine picture of accessory ports.

Additional module / accessories ports

Breas Vivo 50 machine ports and switches.

Power switch

Mains lead port

Circuit connection ports

Oxygen port

How to turn on/off the ventilator

To switch on from ‘standby’, press and hold the start/stop button (1) until the bar runs completely across the screen. An audible beep will be heard to confirm the device is running.

Picture of on/off graphic which says "Press on/off (on the right side) to stop"

To switch off the device, press and hold the start/stop button (1) until the bar runs completely across the screen. It will then ask you to confirm you want to switch off by pressing the rocker ‘power’ switch at the side (2). This puts the device back into ‘standby’.

Device alarms and troubleshooting

Illustration of the LED panel with the priority of the active alarm with arrow pointing to LED.

When an alarm condition arises, the alarm is indicated in three ways:

1. Colour LED on the panel: indicates the priority of the active alarm condition.

Alarm text in display with the name of the active alarm conditions.

2. Alarm text in display: displays the name of the active alarm condition.

3. Audible signal: series of beeps.

The audible signal can be paused for 60 seconds by pressing the Audio Pause button.

The most common reasons for an alarm are: circuit leak / disconnection, occlusion, device fault, power interruption.

Always check the patient’s condition first, then troubleshoot the cause of the alarm.

The home ventilation team will set alarms specific to individual requirement.

Device maintenance

Inlet filters

Disposable (white) should be checked / replaced monthly. Washable (grey) should be washed monthly and replaced once a year.

Battery performance

Battery performance should be monitored closely during use. The visual display will show level of charge. The ventilator will give a notification when the power source changes. The ventilator will alarm when battery levels are running low. If this is less time than expected, contact the home ventilation team to discuss replacement.