Patient monitor User’s manual
Chapter 14-7
Note:
Altitude, patient age and other individual factors are not considered in
the formula above.
ET gas concentrations for secondary agent (AA2) is only available for
IRMA AX+ sensors and ISA AX+/OR+ sensors.
14.6.1 Mainstream AG module
Disposable IRMA airway adapters shall not be reused. Reuse of the
single use adapter can cause cross infection.
Used airway adapters shall be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations for medical waste.
Do not use the IRMA Adult/Pediatric airway adapter with infants as
the adapter adds 6 ml dead space to the patient circuit.
Do not use the IRMA Infant airway adapter with adults as this may
cause excessive flow resistance.
Measurements can be affected by mobile and RF communications
equipment. It should be assured that the IRMA probe is used in the
electromagnetic environment specified in this manual.
Do not place the IRMA airway adapter between the endotracheal tube
and an elbow as this may allow patient secretions to block the adapter
windows and result in incorrect operation. Shown as follows:
To keep secretions and moisture from pooling on the windows or
oxygen sensor port, always position the IRMA probe in a vertical position
with the LED pointing upwards. Shown as follows:
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