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ExpressionMR400InstructionsforUse MonitoringAgentsandGases(AGENTOption)91
CHAPTER 9
Monitoring Agents and Gases (AGENT Option)
WhenequippedwiththeAGENToption,thepatient’slevelofanestheticagentgases,oxygen
(O2),carbondioxide(CO2),andnitrousoxide(N2O)concentrationscanbemonitored.An
anestheticgassensor(AGS)systemusesin fraredspectroscopycombinedwithdigitalsignal
processingtoquicklyandaccuratelyidentifygasconcentrations.
WARNING
Whenever a patient is under anesthesia or connected to a ventilator, constant attention by
qualified medical personnel is required.
MR400 Preparation for AGENT Monitoring
WhenpreparingtheMR400forAGENTmonitoring,ensurethatthewastegasport(seepage1
19)hasbeenconnectedtoyourfacility’sgasscavengingsystemfordisposal ofsampled and
calibrationgases.
Notes
These instructions are for setting up a typical monitoring system. Exact components and set-
up procedure used may vary, depending upon the application. For components added to the
monitoring system, refer to applicable manufacturer’s instructions for set up and use.
Never route the waste gas tubing in a location that will allow it to be an obstruction or
stepped on.
Operation and Use
Whenmonitoringanestheticagentgases,thetypicaloperationsandpossibleconditionsthatcan
arisemayresultinpotentialmessagesrequiringyourattention.Seepage426foramessage
listingandsuggestedactions.