User's Manual

Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring CO
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2 Always connect the airway adapter to the sensor before inserting the airway adapter
into the breathing circuit. In reverse, always remove the airway adapter from the
breathing circuit before removing the sensor.
3 Always disconnect the cannula, airway adapter or sample line from the sensor when
the sensor is not in use.
16.3.2.2 Removing Exhaust Gases from the System
WARNING
Anesthetics: When using the sidestream CO
2
measurement on patients who are
receiving or have recently received anesthetics, connect the outlet to a scavenging
system, to avoid exposing medical staff to anesthetics.
Use an exhaust tube to remove the sample gas to a scavenging system. Attach it to the sidestream
sensor at the outlet connector.
16.3.3 Mainstream CO
2
Module
NOTE:
You must perform a zero calibration as described in this procedure each time you use a
new airway adapter.
Respironics Mainstream CO
2
Module
16.3.3.1 Measurement Steps
1 Attach the sensor connector to the CO
2
connector on the monitor.
2 Wait two minutes, allowing the sensor to reach its operating temperature and a stable
thermal condition.
3 Choose the appropriate airway adapter and connect it to the sensor head. The airway adapter
clicks into place when seated correctly.