GE Dash 4000 Operator's Manual

15-6 Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 2000966-386D
Monitoring End-Tidal CO2
2. Verify the sensor cable is attached to the CO
2
patient connector on the monitor.
3. Place the sensor on the cell marked “0”.
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4. Select the CO
2
parameter window label.
5. From the CO
2
menu, select CAL SENSOR TO ZERO CELL.
6. Select READY. The message “CALIBRATING” displays in the CO
2
parameter
window. When calibration is complete, the EXP value changes to 0.
7. Remove the sensor from the cell marked “0” and attach to the cell marked
“REF”.
8. The EXP value should update to 38mmHg (±2). If the value is not within this
range, the sensor is out of tolerance. Replace the sensor.
Adapters
To calibrate an airway adapter, follow this procedure.
1. Verify the sensor is connected to the adapter.
2. Verify the sensor cable is connected to the CO
2
patient connector on the monitor.
3. Verify the airway adapter is clean and free of foreign matter.
4. Place the sensor and adapter away from all sources of CO
2
, including the
patient’s exhaled breath, your exhaled breath and ventilator exhaust valves.
5. Select the CO
2
parameter window label.
6. From the CO
2
menu, select CALIBRATE ADAPTER.
7. Select READY. The message “CALIBRATING” displays in the CO
2
parameter
window. When calibration is complete, the message clears.
Sample Lines
To calibrate sample lines, follow this procedure.
1. Connect the sample line to the Capnoflex module, but not to the patient.

GE Dash 4000 Specifications

General

Resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
ECG	3/5/12-lead
IBP	Up to 4 channels
Battery Backup	Yes
Certifications	CE, UL, CSA
Parameters Monitored	ECG, SpO2, NIBP, IBP, Temperature, Respiration, Cardiac Output
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB, Serial
Display Type	TFT LCD
Recorder	Integrated thermal printer
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 60°C
Humidity Range	15% to 95% non-condensing
Display Size	10.4 inches
Cardiac Output	Available