Preparing to Measure EtCO
2
9: Monitoring CO
2
101
Preparing to Measure EtCO
2
Sensors
There are two sensors that can be used with the Efficia DFM100 to measure EtCO
2
:
•Mainstream
• Sidestream
NOTE: See your individual sensor’s Instructions for Use for further warnings, cautions and other instructions.
Selecting the Accessories
There are some factors to consider when selecting accessories for your particular sensor:
• the type of patient, adult or pediatric (Neonate is not supported.)
• airway status of the patient, ventilated or not ventilated.
• if a ventilated patient, whether humidified or non-humidified ventilation is used.
Do not re-use, clean, or sterilize single-use CO
2
accessories as they are intended for single-patient,
one-time use. Clean reusable accessories according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
See Chapter 18 “Supplies and Accessories” on page 195 for a listing of approved CO
2
accessories.
WARNING: Use only accessories listed in the supplies chapter to ensure correct functioning of the CO
2
measurement.
Figure 56 EtCO
2
Sensors
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