Patient monitor User’s manual
Chapter 14-4
14.2.2 Sidestream AG module
Preparation for Monitoring:
1. Connect a Nomoline sampling line to the inlet port of the AG module.
2. Connect the gas sample exhaust port to a scavenging system or return the gas
3. Power up the patient monitor.
4. A green LED indicates that the AG module is ready for use.
5. Perform a pre-use check.
Before connecting the Nomoline sampling line to the breathing circuit, do
1. Connect the sampling line to the inlet port of the AG module.
2. Check that the AG module shows a steady green light (indicating that the
3. For AG module with O
2
option fitted: Check that the O
2
reading on the
monitor is correct (21%).
4. Breathe into the sampling line and check that valid CO
2
waveforms and
values are displayed on the monitor.
5. Occlude the sampling line with a fingertip and wait for 10 seconds.
6. Check that an occlusion alarm is displayed and that the AG module shows a
7. If applicable: Perform a tightness check of the patient circuit with the