Veterinary monitor user’s manual
Chapter 5-48
Nitrous oxide, elevated levels of oxygen and helium can influence the CO2
measurement. Please setup gas compensation according to actual state.
Barometric pressure compensation is required to meet the stated accuracy of the
LoFlo Module.
5.10 Measurement of CO2 (Mainstream, CAPNOSTAT5)
5.10.1 Preparing to Measure CO2
1. Attaching the CAPNOSTAT 5 sensor cable
To attach the CAPNOSTAT 5 sensor cable, plug the cable into CO
2
socket on the left
side panel of the monitor by matching the key on the cable to the key on the connector
(Fig.5-9-1).
Caution: To remove the sensor cable from the monitor, grasp the collar
surrounding the cable and pull up.
2. Selecting a mainstream airway adapter
Select an airway adapter based on the patient's size, ET tube diameter and monitoring
situation.
3. Attaching the airway adapter to the CAPNOSTAT 5 sensor
Before attaching the airway adapter to the CAPNOSTAT 5 sensor, verify that the
airway adapter windows are clean and dry. Clean or replace the adapter if necessary.
Follow these steps:
1) Align the arrow on the bottom of the airway adapter with the arrow on the bottom of
the sensor.
2) Press the sensor and airway adapter together until they click.
3) Wait for the airway adapter and sensor to warm up.
The monitor will display the
Sensor Warm Up
message for approximately one minute
while the sensor and adapter warm to operating temperature. The message disappears
when the sensor is ready for use.
Note: Warm up time varies with ambient temperature of the module.
4. Zero
Please refer to chapter
5.9.3
5. Attaching the airway adapter to the airway circuit
After zeroing, attach the airway adapter to the airway circuit as follow. (Fig.5-10-1)