BD Alaris - General Information; Warnings and Cautions; General; Microstream TM Disposable

Chapter 6—Alaris™ EtCO
2
Module Model 8300
296 BD Alaris
TM
System with Guardrails
TM
Suite MX User Manual
General Information
Warnings and Cautions
General
Microstream
TM
Disposable
WARNING
•EtCO
2
and respiratory rate readings can be affected by certain ambient environmental
and patient conditions.
• The EtCO
2
module is not to be used as an apnea monitor.
• The EtCO
2
module is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be
used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
• If uncertain about measurement accuracy, assess patient’s condition and vital signs
by alternate means, then ensure that the EtCO
2
module is functioning correctly.
• Do not lift the EtCO
2
module by Microstream disposable because it could disconnect
from the instrument, causing it to drop on the patient. Do not place the EtCO
2
module
in any position that could cause it to fall onto the patient.
• Do not use the EtCO
2
module or Microstream disposable inside a hyperbaric chamber.
• Respond immediately to system alarms; patient monitoring can cease under certain
alarm conditions.
• The system is not intended for use with High Frequency surgical equipment.
WARNING
• Do not use a connector or Microstream disposable that appears damaged.
• The Microstream disposable disconnect error message and associated alarm indicate
the Microstream disposable is disconnected. Check the Microstream disposable
connection and, if necessary, replace the Microstream disposable.
• Use only Microstream disposables. Use of a disposable other than those specified can
cause improper EtCO
2
module performance, resulting in inaccurate readings.
• Before use, read Microstream disposable user manual, including all warnings,
cautions, and instructions.
• Carefully locate the patient Microstream disposable to reduce the possibility of patient
entanglement or strangulation.
CAUTION
• Do not immerse or dampen the Microstream disposable.
• The Microstream disposables are designed for single patient use and are not to be
reprocessed. Do not attempt to disinfect or flush the disposable as the EtCO
2
module can be
damaged.