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CO2 with CAPNOSTAT Mainstream, CapnoFlex LF, and Dual CO2 modules
WARNING
Do not use a CO
2
module at the same time as a compact
airway module or a CARESCAPE respiratory module.
WARNING
Do not wash, disinfect or open the water trap cartridge.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of patient cross-infection, do not return the
sampled gas to the breathing system.
WARNING
Strong scavenging suction may change the operating
pressure of the module and cause inaccurate readings or
excessive sample gas flow.
WARNING
CAPNOSTAT or CapnoFlex LF: Do not allow the exhaust line
to become kinked or blocked. Back pressure may cause
inaccurate gas readings.
WARNING
Dual CO2 module: — WATER TRAP — An Aqua-Knot water trap
must always be used when the unit is running. Failure to use
the water trap can result in contamination of the internal gas
measurement instruments and cause subsequent inaccurate
gas analysis data. Replace and dispose of the Aqua-Knot
water trap when occluded. Do not reuse. Reusing the water
trap may cause inaccurate readings and may damage the
equipment.
WARNING The CAPNOSTAT and CapnoFlex LF CO
2
monitoring devices
should not be used in close proximity to wireless networking
equipment, or in the presence of strong electromagnetic
fields such as those generated by radio station transmitters,
citizens band radios, cellular phones, etc. Using a CAPNOSTAT
or CapnoFlex LF sensor under the above conditions may
cause one or all of the following to occur:
●
Artifact may be induced on the capnogram.
●
The CO
2
parameter values may be replaced by —.
●
A message prompting to check or calibrate the adapter
or to check the sample line may be displayed in the
parameter window.
Normal operation will resume when the source of interference
is removed.
WARNING
CAPNOSTAT: Always position the sensor with the adapter in an
upright position to avoid collection of fluids on the windows
of the adapter. Large concentration of fluids at this point will
obstruct gas analysis.
WARNING
The CapnoFlex LF module generates an alarm for low flow
rate when the flow drops to approximately 50% of the
nominal flow rate of 50 ml/min. This rate is slightly below the
lowest specified flow rate of 40 ml/min.
WARNING
Dual CO2 module: — CONTAMINATION — Be sure the pump
is off before removing the Aqua-Knot water trap to prevent
contamination of the internal gas measurement instrument.
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