Operator's Manual

6.4 Capnography
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Note
The following conditions can potentially cause a change in the flow rate
:
 Water, mucous or other patient contaminate has entered the sample tubing.
 The sample tubing is crimped or pinched so that the sample flow rate has decreased.
 Damage to the sample line.
 The sample line has been cut, or split, causing the flow rate to increase.
Note
The Capnometer will require warming up if it is started from cold. The warm up time is
specified in section 14.1.4. Once the Capnometer is warmed up, the capnogram will appear
on the display.
Note
In order to avoid moisture build-up and sampling line occlusion during nebulisation or
suction for intubated patients, remove the sampling line luer connector from the Tempus.
The Tempus uses the Oridion® Microstream
®
FilterLine
®
and CapnoLine
®
systems to monitor CO
2
.
Before using the Capnometer, select the appropriate cannula taking into account the patient age and the
use of ventilation/intubation.
NSN Oridion PN Description Application
6515-01-596-6547 015016
FilterLine H Set,
Adult / Paediatric
Intubated sampling line and airway adapter
for humid environments
6515-01-586-3075 015018
Smart CapnoLine
Plus O
2
Non-Intubated Oral/ Nasal sampling with O
2
delivery for Adults
6515-01-596-7270 015021
FilterLine Set,
Adult / Paediatric
Intubated sampling line and airway adapter
for short term monitoring
6515-01-596-6391 015026
VitaLine H Set,
Adult / Paediatric
Intubated sampling line and airway adapter
for high ambient humidity
6515-01-596-7077 015027
Smart CapnoLine
O
2
Paediatric
Non-Intubated Oral/ Nasal sampling with O
2
delivery for Paediatrics
6515-01-596-6387 015028
FilterLine H Set,
Infant / Neonate
Intubated sampling line and airway adapter
for humid environments, Infant/neonatal use
6.4.1 Getting started
To use the Capnometer, lift the door covering the Capnometer connector. The door will either be resting or
will be pushed closed (in which case it will be latched). Lift the door by gently pressing on the latch end of
the door and then levering the door up. The door is spring-loaded and will provide a gentle resistance to
your finger. Letting go of the door will allow it to snap-shut. The door can be latched shut by applying gentle
pressure to the latch end of the door to push it in – you will feel a click as the door latches.
CAUTION
The Capnometer door must be shut at all times when a cannula is not fitted. This is
important to prevent dust, fluids or foreign objects from entering the Capnometer. Ensure
the door is only kept open for the minimum time necessary to plug and unplug a cannula
into the Tempus.
CAUTION
If the door snaps shut this will only provide functional protection against dust/fluids etc. to
the Capnometer. For IP66 sealing the door must be pushed closed to engage the door’s
latch. If the Capnometer door is open the device has an IPX1 rating.
CAUTION
If the door is broken it must be replaced as soon as possible. The door and spring
assembly can be removed and replaced with spare items by an appropriate technician
without the unit being returned to RDT.