Mindray BeneHeart D60 - Measuring Mainstream CO; Zeroing the Mainstream CO Sensor; Changing CO Settings; Setting the Gas Compensation

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18.3 Measuring Mainstream CO
2
WARNING
• When measuring CO2 using the mainstream CO2 module on patients who are receiving or have
recently received anesthetics, connect the gas outlet to the anesthesia machine or ventilator. This
avoids exposing medical staff to anesthetics.
NOTE
• Be sure to set the barometric pressure properly before using the mainstream CO
2
module. Improper
settings will result in erroneous CO
2
reading.
• Always position the sensor with the adapter in an upright position to avoid collection of fluids in the
windows of the adapter. Large concentrations of fluids at this point will obstruct gas analysis.
• To avoid dead space, place the sensor as close to the patient as possible.
18.3.1 Zeroing the Mainstream CO
2
Sensor
WARNING
• When perform a zero calibration during the measurement, disconnect the sensor from the patient’s
airway first.
• Do not rely on the readings during CO
2
zeroing.
18.4 Changing CO
2
Settings
18.4.1 Setting the Gas Compensation
WARNING
• Make sure to use the appropriate compensations. Inappropriate compensations may cause
inaccurate measurement values and result in misdiagnosis.
18.4.2 Changing Barometric Pressure
WARNING
• Be sure to set the barometric pressure properly before using the mainstream CO
2
module. Improper
settings will result in erroneous CO
2
reading.
18.5 CO
2
Calibration
CAUTION
• Connect the gas outlet to the scavenging system when calibrating the CO
2
module.
18.6 CO
2
Troubleshooting
NOTE
• For the physiological and technical alarm messages, see DAlarm Messages.