12. Sampling ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
Sampling procedures, Continued
Expired air
sampling
To collect an expired air sample, do the following:
Step Action
1.
Collect the patient's expired air in the Douglas bag.
2.
Connect a syringe (minimum 20 mL, with a rubber cap) to the bag.
3.
Fill and empty the syringe twice, then fill it with the sample. Close the
syringe with the rubber cap.
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