procedures. Scavenge vacuum greater than 1mmHg may result in
damage to the Nightingale PPM3.
WARNING – Always inspect the airway for a tight connection before
attaching it to the patient.
WARNING – Remove the airway sampling line from the patient’s
airway while nebulizing medications are being delivered.
WARNING – Route all tubing away from the patient’s throat to avoid
strangulation.
WARNING – Do not apply pressurized air to any outlet or tubing
connected to the monitor. Pressure may destroy sensitive elements.
WARNING – When using a sampling line for intubated patients with a
closed suction system, do not place the airway adapter between the
suction catheter and endotracheal tube. This is to ensure that the
airway adapter does not interfere with the functioning of the suction
catheter.
WARNING – Do not cut or remove any part of the sampling line.
Cutting the sampling line could lead to erroneous readings.
WARNING – If too much moisture enters the sampling line (i.e., from
ambient humidity or breathing of unusually humid air), the message
"Purging Line" will appear in the message area. If the sampling line
cannot be cleared, the message "Occluded Line" will appear in the
message area. Replace the sampling line once the "Occluded Line"
message appears.
CAUTION – The Nightingale PPM3 does not produce a CO
2
alarms until a
valid CO
2
signal is obtained. This is intended to reduce nuisance alarms
during initial patient connection.
CAUTION – Microstream® ETCO
2
sampling lines are designed for single
patient use, and are not to be reprocessed. Do not attempt to clean,
disinfect, sterilize or flush any part of the sampling line as this can cause
damage to the monitor.
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