Philips Efficia CM Series - Setup

Monitoring Carbon Dioxide
Efficia CM Series Rack and Modules Instructions for Use 4-3
Setup
Setup
To use the CO
2
module:
Replace the sampling line according to hospital protocol or when a blockage is indicated
by the device. Excessive patient secretions or a buildup of liquids in the airway tubing
may occlude the sampling line, requiring more frequent replacement.
The CO
2
module contains an intake connector and an exhaust connector.
Step
1
Insert the CO
2
module into the rack.
2
Press the rack button on the monitor.
3
Select the CO
2
check box under Rack Parameters.
The following reminder message is displayed if the monitor has internal
CO
2
, “Only one CO2 can be enabled at a time. The CO2 connected to the
patient should be selected”. Users will not be able to select the CO
2
checkbox if the internal CO
2
measurement is checked, so the first step is to
uncheck the internal CO
2
then check the CO
2
module.
4
Attach the Luer connector to the CO
2
input connector by pushing the socket
cover down and screwing the connector into place.
Screw the sampling line connector clockwise into the CO
2
input connector
until it can no longer be turned, to ensure that it is connected securely to
the module. This will ensure that gas does not leak from the connection
point and that measurement accuracy is not compromised.
Note: During warm up, the numeric values may or may not be displayed
depending on the temperature status informed by the module.
5
Check that the sampling line is not kinked. Kinked tubing may cause
inaccurate CO
2
sampling or affect O
2
delivery to the patient.
6
Check that CO
2
values appear on the monitor display.
If you see a “CO2 Purging” alarm message, this indicates that the sample
line is occluded. The module will try to clear the occlusion, but if it persists,
the CO
2
Purging alarm is cleared, and the “CO2 Occlusion” alarm is
triggered instead. The pump is turned off until you remove the FilterLine™
and connect a new one (or the same).