Veterinary monitor user’s manual
Chapter 5-39
5.8.5 Setup of CO2 parameters
Scan speed
Select the scanning speed of RESP waveforms, and options are
6.25mm/s,
12.5mm/s
and
25mm/s
.
RESP source
Select RESP source. Options are
AUTO, ECG
and
EtCO
2
.
Unit
Select the unit for CO
2
, Options are
mmHg, %
and
kPa
.
Resp Gain
Select the gain of RESP waveform, and options are
1x, 2x
and
4x
.
Alarm Setup
Click and open the dialog of CO
2
alarm.
Back to Main
Return to main screen.
5.8.6 Precautions during Measurement
1.
Plug IRMA probe into the CO
2
socket on the left side panel of the monitor, then
connect IRMA airway adapter to the breathing circuit Y-piece. After the monitor is
powered up, and it functions normally with the CO
2
module indicator light turns
green. The IRMA CO
2
sensor is ready for use and there is no need to start the
sample pump.
2. Do not place the IRMA airway adapter between the ET tube and an elbow, as this
may allow patient secretions to block the adapter windows.
3. To keep secretions from pooling on the windows, position the IRMA airway adapter