19-8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA VF8
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ETCO2 (END-TIDAL CO2) MONITORING
7. Connect a nasal sampling cannula to the dehumidification tubing set if one is
used. Otherwise, connect the cannula directly to the sidestream airway
adapter.
8. Align the marks on the bottom of the adapter and the bottom of the
C
APNOSTAT sensor. Snap the airway adapter into the sensor until you hear a
click.
9. You must calibrate the adapter when you switch adapter types (for example,
from adult to neonatal) as described on page 19-11.
10. Attach the O
2
tubing to the ventilator and enter the O
2
setting to be used.
11. Access the etCO
2
menu and select Gas Compensation (when using the
etCO
2
pod) or O2 Compensation (when using the etCO
2
module).
12. Dial in the O
2
setting you used in step and click to confirm your choice.
13. Insert the cannula tips into the patient’s nostrils, pass the cannula tubing
behind the ears, and slide the retaining sleeve up so that the tubing is snug
under the chin.
14. Secure the C
APNOSTAT sensor to the bedding or to the patient’s bedclothing.
15. Make sure the sensor cabling and nasal cannula tubing are secured and out of
the patient’s way.
NOTE: Dehumidification and cannula tubing can affect the calibration of the airway
adapter. Calibrate the adapter if you change to different combinations or lengths of
cannula and dehumidification tubing.
WARNING: When performing sidestream CO
2
measurements on
patients who are receiving or have recently received anesthetics, connect
the outlet to a scavenging system to avoid exposing medical staff to
anesthetics.
CAUTION: Always position the airway adapter vertically to prevent patient secretions
from obscuring the adapter windows.
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