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During zeroing, if ISA’s exhaust gas returned to the patient circuit, the returned gas level will be
different from the gas level at the sampling site.
9.11.4.5. Alarms
See User Manual for the medical backboard device for a complete description of the alarm
handling related to the ISA sidestream gas analyzer.
Table 9-26 ISA gas inlet connector status indicator
9.11.4.6. Cleaning
The ISA sidestream gas analyzers and the Nomoline Adapter may be cleaned using a cloth
moistened (not wet) with max 70% ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.
To prevent cleaning liquids and dust from entering the ISA gas analyzer throught its sampling gas
inlet connector, keep the Nomoline Family sampling line fitted while cleaning the analyzer.
Warning: Never sterilize or immerse the ISA sidestream gas analyzer in liquid.
9.11.4.7. Warnings and Cautions
Warning: The ISA sidestream gas analyzer is intended for use by authorized healthcare
professionals only.
Warning: Carefully route the sampling line to reduce the risk of patient entanglement or
strangulation.
Warning: Do not lift the ISA gas analyzer by the sampling line as it could disconnect
from the ISA, causing the ISA gas analyzer to fall on the patient.
Warning: Dispose Nomoline Family sampling line in accordance with local regulations
for biohazardous waste.
Warning: Use only Airway T-adapters with the sampling point in the center of the
adapter.
Warning: Do only sample lines intended for anaesthetic agents if N
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anaesthetic agents are being used.