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CAUTION
z Position the airway adapter so that the part connecting to the gas sample line is
pointing upwards. This prevents condensed water from passing into the gas sample
line and causing an occlusion.
z The watertrap collects water drops condensed in the sampling line and therefore
prevents them from entering the module. If the collected water reaches the time to
empty the watertrap , you should drain it to avoid blocking the airway.
z The watertrap has a filter preventing bacterium, water and secretions from
entering the module. After a long-term use, dust or other substances may
compromise the performance of the filter or even block the airway. In this case,
replace the watertrap. Replacing the watertrap once a month is recommended.
WARNING
z Do not apply adult watertrap to the neonate patient. Otherwise, patient injury
could result.
z Make sure that the connections are tight. Any leak in the system can result in
erroneous readings due to ambient air mixing with patient gases.
z Using high frequency electrosurgical equipment may increase the risk of skin
burns. In this case, be careful to use antistatic or conductive masks or breathing
tubes.
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