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3.1.3.5 Sidestream sample kit
CAUTION
• The Adult/Pediatric and the Pediatric/Infant on-
airway adapters are intended for single patient
use. DO NOT reuse or sterilize the adapter kit as
system performance will be compromised.
• Always insert the Sample Cell of the LoFlo™
sampling kit into the Sample Cell Receptacle on
the LoFlo™ Module before inserting the on-air-
way adapter into the ventilator circuit. Failure
to follow this, can introduce a leak in the circuit,
thereby reducing set minute volume.
• Remove the LoFlo™ sampling kit sample cell
from the receptacle when not in use.
• DO NOT place the on-airway adapter between
the ET tube and the elbow as this can allow
patient secretions to accumulate in the adapter.
If pooling does occur, the on-airway adapter
may be removed from the circuit, rinsed with
water (or sterile water) and reinserted into the
circuit. If rinsed, ensure that no water has
entered the sampling tubing. If water is
present, blow out water or replace the kit. To
prevent moisture from draining into the on-
airway adapter kit tubing, always place the on-
airway adapter tubing in an up position.
For monitoring CO
2
, select a sidestream on-airway adapter kit
appropriate for the patient size and application. Then attach
the LoFlo CO
2
Module to the ventilator and sample kit as
described above.
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