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General Service Guide
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Document No. 896 623
3.10
Compact Airway Modules, M-XXXX
Airway modules of M-family (M-C etc.) are installed as any plug-in modules.
Figure 10-
Datex-Ohmeda Compact Airway Module
3.10.1
Sample Gas Exhaust
When N
2
O or volatile anesthetics are used, pollution of the operation room by these gases should
be prevented. Connect the sample gas outlet of the module to the scavenging system or return it to
the patient circle.
Connect the sample gas outlet of the module to the scavenging system either
−
through the ventilator reservoir.
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directly to the scavenging tube using a T-fitting.
Connect sample gas outlet only to open scavenging system where gas is removed in room
pressure.
CAUTION
Strong scavenging suction may change the operating pressure of the module and
cause inaccurate readings or internal damage.