Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring CO
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Connecting Sensor
4 To zero the sensor, please refer to Zeroing the Sensor.
5 Install the airway adapter at the proximal end of the circuit between the elbow and the
ventilator Y-section.
Connecting Airway Adapter
WARNING
1 No routine user calibration is required.
2 Accuracy is affected by temperature and barometric pressure.
NOTE:
1 If the catheter falls off during the measurement, it is necessary to re-zero after the
catheter is well connected, and then measurement can be performed.
2 Replace the airway adapter, if excessive moisture or secretions are observed in the
tubing or if the CO
2
waveform changes unexpectedly without a change in patient
status.
3 To avoid cross infection, use only sterilized, disinfected or disposable airway
adapters.
4 Inspect the airway adapters prior to use. Do not use it if airway adapter appears
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