Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series, Directions For Use Manual

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Getting Started
Introduction
Getting Started
5-1 Alaris
®
System Directions for Use
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2
Module Section
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This Section of the Directions for Use (
DFU
) provides Alaris
®
E
t
CO
2
Module,
8300
Series ("
E
t
CO
2
Module"), instructions and
information. It is used in conjunction with the following:
Alaris
®
PC Point-of-Care Unit ("PC Unit") Section of this
DFU
Maintenance Software and User Manual for Alaris
®
System
E
t
CO
2
Module Technical Service Manual
Microstream
®
Disposable Compatibility Card
Oridion’s Microstream
®
Disposable Instructions
The
E
t
CO
2
Module is a capnograph indicated for continuous,
noninvasive monitoring of end tidal carbon dioxide (
E
t
CO
2
),
fractional inspired carbon dioxide (
F
i
CO
2
) and respiratory rate
(
RR
). The
E
t
CO
2
Module and disposables are indicated for
use with intubated and nonintubated adult, geriatric, pediatric
and neonatal patients. It is not intended for direct connection
to ventilator or breathing systems. Only
1 E
t
CO
2
Module can
be connected to the Alaris
®
System.
The
E
t
CO
2
Module is used with Oridion’s patented
Microstream
®
Disposables/circuits for sidestream
capnography.
Microstream
®
Disposable: Reference "General Information"
for "Microstream
®
Disposable" Information.
Alarms and Messages: Reference "Troubleshooting and
Maintenance" for module-specific alarms and messages.
Contraindications: None known.
Electromagnetic Environment: Reference "Appendix"
Section of this
DFU
("Regulations and Standards",
Compliance").
Read all instructions , for both the
E
t
CO
2
Module and PC Unit, before
using the Alaris
®
System.
WARNING
CAUTION