Life Support-Component Inventory
How to maintain an inventory of the components that make up your life supports.
To add a component to the inventory open the Life Support module > Actions > Add New Component:
1. Component Name - Must be unique within your inventory and can be edited.
2. Component ID - Shortened version of the name or other identification.
3. Component Type - Cascading dropdown, can select at any point.
4. Manufacturer/Vendor - Sourced from the Institution List and can be added as a Local Institution.
5. Serial Number - Helps you identify exact component you are using if you have multiples of the same type.
6. Manufacturer URL - This is useful should you need to re-order the same component or get parts or repairs.
7. Storage Location - Where the component is kept when not attached to a Life Support.
8. Attached Life Support - If the Life Support has already been created you can attach it here. You can also attach the component from within the Life Support screens.
9. Connection Type - This becomes an active field if you attach to a life support.
10. Comment - Additional details such as flow rate or voltage of a pump or wattage of a light bulb.
You can also add a component to the inventory from within the Life Support record:
Revised 5 March 2025
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