Patient Monitor User’s manual
13-2
Airway Adapter Type ET Tube Diameter
SPU* Pediatric/Adult >4.0mm
Adult (Reusable) >4.0mm
SPU* Neonatal/Pediatric ≤4.0mm
Neonatal (Reusable) ≤4.0mm
*SPU= Single Patient Use
3. Attaching the airway adapter to the CO
2
sensor
Before attaching the airway adapter to the CO
2
sensor, verify that the airway
adapter windows are clean and dry. Clean or replace the adapter if necessary.
Follow these steps:
1) Align the arrow on the bottom of the airway adapter with the arrow on the
bottom of the sensor.
2) Press the sensor and airway adapter together until they click.
3) Wait for the airway adapter and sensor to warm up.
The monitor will display the “Sensor Warm Up” message for approximately
1 minute while the sensor and adapter warm to operating temperature. The
message disappears when the sensor is ready for use.
Caution: Warm up time varies with ambient temperature of the CO
2
sensor.
4. Perform a zero, the details refer to
chapter 13.5 Zeroing.
5. After zeroing, attach the airway adapter to the airway circuit as follows:
6. Ensure the airway air-proof and ready to measure.