19 etCO
2
(End-Tidal CO
2
)
monitoring
Overview.......................................................................................................................19-2
General etCO2/Gas Analysis Precautions.................................................................19-4
Sampling Methods.......................................................................................................19-6
Mainstream ............................................................................................................19-6
Sidestream (Adult and Pediatric Patients Only).................................................19-7
Display Features ..........................................................................................................19-9
Parameters.............................................................................................................19-9
Capnograms ........................................................................................................19-10
etCO2 Setup ...............................................................................................................19-11
Quick Reference Table – etCO2 Setup..............................................................19-12
Cleaning, Calibration and Verification.....................................................................19-14
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................19-14
Adapter Calibration .............................................................................................19-14
Sensor Calibration and Verification ..................................................................19-15
Status Messages........................................................................................................19-16