User Manual

E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO
2
) Option Insert
2 9650-1212-01 Rev. E
Safety Considerations
WARNINGS
General
• Carefully read the E Series Operator’s Guide and
these operating instructions before operating the
EtCO
2
monitoring option.
• Ensure that the E Series EtCO
2
option is operated
by qualified personnel only.
• Do not use the E Series EtCO
2
option as an apnea
monitor.
• Do not immerse the E Series unit, patient cables, or
sensors in water, solvents, or cleaning solutions.
• If the accuracy of any reading is suspect, first check
the patient’s vital signs by alternate means and then
check the E Series EtCO
2
option for proper
operation.
• If an alarm condition occurs while the alarms are
suspended, the suspended alarm indications will
only be visual displays and symbols. No audio alarm
indications will occur.
• Elevated oxygen levels, nitrous oxide, or
halogenated agents contained in the breathing
gases may degrade the accuracy of measurements
made with the E Series EtCO
2
option. Activate
oxygen compensation if O
2
levels in excess of 60%
are introduced. Activate N
2
O compensation if nitrous
oxide is introduced into the airway circuit. The
presence of Desflurane beyond 5% may positively
bias the carbon dioxide reading by up to 3 mmHg.
• Do NOT use the LoFlo module on patients who
cannot tolerate the removal of 50ml/min of breathing
gases from the airway.
• Carefully route patient cabling to reduce the
possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
• Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment
connected to the patient during defibrillation. A
severe shock can result. Do not allow exposed
portions of the patient’s body to come in contact with
metal objects, such as a bed frame, as unwanted
pathways for defibrillation current may result.
CAPNOSTAT and Accessories
• Always ensure the integrity of the patient breathing
circuit after insertion of the airway adapter by
verifying a proper CO
2
waveform (capnogram) on
the monitor display.
• Do not use CAPNOSTAT 5 or LoFlo sensors in the
presence of flammable anesthetics or other
flammable gases.
• Do not attempt to open the sensor. An electrical
shock hazard exists internally. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.