9 Anesthetic Gas Module Installation and Patient Safety
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Female luer lock
3 Male luer lock
4 Dampener
5 Shorter tube
6 Connecting tube
7 Longer tube - connected to AGM exhaust port
Removing the Gas Sample
To remove the gas sample from the anesthesia circuit, a scavenging system needs to be connected to the
AGM’s Anesthetic Gas Exhaust. If you intend to use a scavenging system with the AGM, one of the
following parts must also be connected to protect it against malfunction:
1 A ventilator reservoir where the suction pressure does not exceed 0.3-0.4 mmHg or
2 A scavenging interface, properly set and maintained (see scavenging interface manufacturer’s
instructions).
Setup and Configuration Procedures
This section describes final setting up and configuration procedures that must be completed after the
AGM is connected to the monitor and switched on but before the AGM is used for monitoring.
Altitude Configuration
The altitude setting for the monitor is important as it is used as a reference to check the AGM ambient
pressure measurement.
See the Installation Instructions section for details.
Connect Sample Input Tubing
Connect the sample input tubing to the watertrap at the patient sample inlet on the water separation
filter. For details, refer to the Instructions for Use.
Preventive Maintenance (PM) Tasks
The preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are described in detail in chapter 5 of this guide. Here is a
short list of the PM tasks and how often they must be performed.
To ensure operation of the Philips M1026A Anesthetic Gas Module within specified limits:
1 Check the ventilator fan in the AGM for proper operation and build-up of dust and lint every 6
months.
2 Check the AGM’s calibration at least once every 12 months, or whenever the validity of the
readings is in doubt.
3 Replace the internal Nafion; tubing, room air filter, and pump filter, internal bacterial filters and
watertrap manifold seals, using the PM kit, every 12 months.
4 Test the pump using the test procedure provided in the PM Kit every 12 months. The square-
shaped pump should be cleaned before testing; the round-shaped pump may not be cleaned.
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