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12. Select1meterofnewventilator
tubing that corresponds with
theventilatorconnectionskit
size chosen.
13. Connectthe1mventilatortubing
tothepatient(arrow)endof
the NOxFlow sensor. Connect the
sample line adaptor to the free-end
oftheventilatortubingasshownin
the diagram below.
WARNING: NO
2
is extremely toxic. The system test is performed to
ensure that the Test Line is correctly assembled and the NOxBOX
i
System is functioning correctly prior to connecting to a patient. It is
vital this step is done to check system function and ush out any NO
2
build-up before connecting to a patient.
14. Connect the Test Line Assembly to
a regulated oxygen supply.
EnsurethatthevalveoneachNO
supply cylinder is fully open. Set
theairowrateto10L/min,
and press the Next button on the
monitor to initiate the system test.
15. A process animation will be
displayed as the system performs
the system test. During this time
thesystemwilldeliverNOinto
theventilatortestlinetoachieve
anequivalentdoseof10ppm.
The monitor will display whether
the system test was successful or
not.