Biocare iM 12, User Manual

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Chapter 6 Parameter Monitoring
--96-- User Manual of Veterinary Monitor
6 Connect the IRMA/airway adapter 15 mm female connector to the animal‘s endotracheal tube.
Figure 6.54
7 Alternatively, connect an HME (Heat Moisture Exchanger) between the animal‘s endotracheal tube and
the IRMA probe. Placing an HME in front of the IRMA probe protects the airway adapter from
secretions and effects of water vapor and eliminates the need of changing the adapter. It allows free
positioning of the IRMA probe as well.
Figure 6.55
8 Unless the IRMA probe is protected with an HME always position the IRMA probe with the status LED
pointing upwards.
Figure 6.56
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Placement of IRMA Probe
When connecting IRMA probe to an infant animal circuit it is important to avoid a direct contact between the
IRMA probe and the animal‘s body.
If, for whatever the reason, the IRMA probe is in direct contact with any parts of the animal‘s body an
insulation material shall be placed between the IRMA probe and the body.
Warning
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The IRMA probe is not intended to be in animal contact.