Hamilton G5 - Attaching the CO

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Figure 3-3. Attaching the CO
2
sensor to the airway adapter
1 CO
2
sensor
2 Adapter
3. Press the sensor and the adapter together until they click
(Figure 3-3).
4. To connect the sensor/airway adapter to the patient circuit:
(Figure 3-4):
A.Place the sensor/airway adapter assembly at the proximal
end of the airway circuit as shown. Do not place the air-
way adapter between the ET tube and the elbow, as this
could allow patient secretions to accumulate in the
adapter.
B.Position the airway adapter with its windows in a vertical
position. This helps keep patient secretions from pooling
on the windows. If pooling does occur, the airway
adapter can be removed from the circuit, rinsed with
water and reinserted into the circuit. To prevent mois-
ture from draining into the airway adapter, do not place
the airway adapter in a gravity-dependent position.