Rev 3.1 10. EtCO2 164
BM5 (CS,CX) User’s Manual
EtCO2 accessories for sidestream applications
EtCO2 monitoring accessory uses the accessories for LoFlo™ sidestream module of Respironics
Company.
The airway adapters for sidestream intubated applications
Airway Adapter
Kit w/
Dehumidification
Tubing
Weight: 4.5 grams
Deadspace – adds approximately 7
cc of deadspace
Intended for use when
monitoring patients with ET
Tube sizes >4.0 mm
Airway Adapter
Kit w/
Dehumidification
Tubing
Weight: 5.8 grams
Deadspace – adds approximately 1
cc of deadspace
Intended for use when
monitoring patients with ET
Tube sizes <=4.0 mm
Connecting the LoFlo Sample Kit
1. The sample cell of the sampling kit must be inserted into the sample cell receptacle of the LoFlo
CO2 Module as shown in Figure 1. A “click” will be heard when the sample cell is properly inserted.