Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring CO
2
(Optional)
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NOTE:
1. Disconnect the water trap from the holder or set WORK MODE to STANDBY when
the module is not in use.
2. To avoid patient cross infection, do not connect the exhaust tube to the ventilator
circuit. If the sampled gas is returned to the breathing system, always use the
bacterial filter of the sample gas return kit.
Respironics Sidestream Module
Figure 18-1 Respironics Sidestream Module
1 Plug the sensor cable into the monitor’s CO
2
input connector. Allow the sensor two minutes
for warm-up.
2 Connect the cannula, airway adapter, or sample line as appropriate, to the sensor. It will
click into place when seated correctly.
Figure 18-2 Connecting Respironics Sidestream Module
3 To zero the sensor, please refer to zeroing the sensor.
4 For intubated patients requiring an airway adapter;