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3.1 Set up CO
2
sensor monitoring
WARNING
• Ensure the integrity of the patient breathing
circuit after insertion of the airway adapter by
verifying a proper CO
2
waveform (capnogram)
on the ventilator display.
• If the capnogram appears abnormal, calibrate
the CO
2
sensor, inspect the CO
2
airway adapter
and replace if needed.
• Monitor the capnogram for higher-than-
expected CO
2
levels during ventilation. These
can be caused by either the sensor or patient
problems.
• DO NOT use the CO
2
sensor if it appears to have
been damaged or if it fails to operate properly.
Refer servicing to HAMILTON MEDICAL autho-
rized personnel.
• To reduce the risk of explosion, DO NOT place
the CO
2
sensor in a combustible or explosive
environment (for example, around flammable
anesthetics or other ignition sources).
• DO NOT operate the CO
2
sensor when it is wet
or has exterior condensation.
• Nebulization may influence CO
2
measurement.
• Avoid permanent contact of the CO
2
sensor
with the body.
• Always use the correct CO
2
adapter. In adult
patients smaller geometrics induce low tidal
volumes and intrinsic PEEP. In neonatal patients
large geometrics detain effective CO
2
removal.
• The sensor cable must face away from the
patient. Safely secure the sensor cable out of
the way, to do so, attach the sensor cable hold-
ing clips to the airway tubing, and then connect
the sensor cable to the clips.
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