HARDWARE S ETUP
VF8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA 21-5
Selecting a Sensor
Select a sensor according to your monitoring needs and the size of your patient’s
endotracheal tube. To monitor respiratory mechanics only, use a Flow sensor. For both
respiratory mechanics and etCO
2
parameters, use a combined CO2/Flow sensor.
To monitor respiratory mechanics only
1. Select an appropriate flow sensor.
2. Plug the sensor tubing into the etCO
2
/Respiratory Mechanics pod.
3. Connect the flow sensor to the breathing circuit as shown in the following
illustration. A message at the top left of the screen confirms the size of the
sensor and its correct connection.
Sensor Type ETT Size Tidal Volume Patient Age
Flow
(Neonatal)
< 4 mm 1 - 100 ml Not specified
Flow
(Adult/Pediatric)
> 4 mm 200 - 3000 ml Not specified
Combined CO2/Flow
(Neonatal)
2.5 - 4 mm 1 - 100 ml < 4 years
Combined
CO2/Flow
(Pediatric)
3.5 - 6 mm 30 - 400 ml 2 - 18 years
Combined
CO2/Flow (Adult/
Pediatric)
5.5 mm 200 - 3000 ml > 12 years
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