Monitoring RM
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17.2 Safety Information
WARNING
z Check for leaks in the breathing circuit system, as they may significantly affect
respiratory mechanics readings.
z Verify the Ventilation Mode. Improper settings of this function will cause incorrect
calculations of some parameters.
z Match the airway adapter you select to the appropriate patient category. Improper
sensor selection may produce excessive ventilation resistance or introduce excessive
airway deadspace, as well as inaccurate scales and alarm limits.
z Periodically check the flow sensor and tubing for excessive moisture or secretion
build-up and purge if necessary.
NOTE
z To avoid the affects of excessive moisture in the measurement circuit, insert the
flow sensor airway adapter in the breathing circuit with the tubes upright.
z Do not place the airway adapter between the endotracheal tube and an elbow as
this may allow patient secretions to block the adapter windows.
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