Vital Signs Monitor User’s Manual
Chapter 8-6
Do not attempt zeroing if the temperature is not stable.
Zeroing with CO
2
in the adapter or cannula can lead to inaccurate
measurements or other error conditions. If you attempt zeroing while
CO
2
remains in the adapter or cannula, the time required to zero the
8.6 Calibrating
The monitor has been calibrated before leaving factory. You can use the monitor
directly except the following three situations. When one of the following situations
happens, please calibrate the CO
2
module.
——The CO
2
module has been used for half a year or a whole year.
——The therapeutist doubt about the reading of measurement.
——The atmospheric pressure or height above sea level has changed a lot after
Please calibrate the monitor under the direction of the technician
authorized by manufacturer. Incorrect calibrating process should lead
8.7 Removing Exhaust Gases
When using the microstream CO
2
measurement on patients who are
receiving or have recently received anesthetics, connect the outlet to a
scavenging system, or to the anesthesia machine/ventilator, to avoid
exposing medical staff to anesthetics.
Use an exhaust tube to remove the sample gas to a scavenging system. Attach it to
the outlet connector of microstream CO
2
module.
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