Philips IntelliVue MX800 - Attaching the Flow Sensor

14 Monitoring Airway Flow, Volume and Pressure
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard: Do not open the module. Contact with exposed electrical components
may cause electrical shock. Always turn off and remove power before cleaning the module. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Attaching the Flow Sensor
CAUTION
Use the M1014A Spirometry Module with Philips approved accessories only. Refer to the instructions
for use provided with the accessory.
1 Select the appropriate flow sensor. Make sure that you are using the correct sensor for the
respective patient category. Otherwise accuracy may be reduced.
You can also use combined CO
2
/flow sensors. Note that the M3014A Capnography Extension is
required to measure CO
2
.
Pediatric/Adult Flow Sensor (M2785A). Color: clear
For intubated patients with endotracheal tube diameters >4 mm. Adds
approximately 6.5 cc of deadspace.
Infant/Neonatal Flow Sensor (M2786A) Color: violet
For intubated patients with endotracheal tube diameters ≤ 4 mm. Adds less
than 1 cc of deadspace.
Pediatric/Adult Combined CO
2
/Flow Sensor (M2781A). Color: clear
For intubated patients with endotracheal tube diameters >5.5 mm. Adds
8 cc of deadspace.
Pediatric Combined CO
2
/Flow Sensor (M2783A): Color: green
For intubated patients with endotracheal tube diameters of 3.5 - 6 mm.
Adds less than 4 cc of deadspace.
Infant/Neonatal Combined CO
2
/Flow Sensor (M2782A).
Color: violet
For intubated patients with endotracheal tube diameters of 2.5 -4 mm. Adds
less than 1 cc of deadspace.