GE Dash 3000, Operator'S Manual

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Monitoring Anesthesia Gases
2000966-386D Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 16-3
Options
There are two models of the SAM module, one with an O
2
sensor and one without.
The module without the O
2
sensor is identified by a SAM 80 label on the top of the
module and the words “No O2 Sensor” on the front panel label. Operating
instructions are similar for both modules.
Guidelines
Use the following guidelines when monitoring anesthesia gases with an external gas
analyzer:
„ Configure alarm limits at the gas analyzer.
„
Configure and adjust alarm levels at the monitor.
„ Review or adjust control settings from the CO
2
or GAS menus. The settings you
may view or adjust are dependent upon the connected device and may vary
between devices.
Additional Information
Refer to the GE “Critical Care Monitoring Clinical Reference and Troubleshooting
Guide” for the following information:
„ Patient tube connections.
„
Patient gas exhaust.
Safety
The following safety statements apply when monitoring anesthesia gases with a SAM
module.
WARNING
ISOFLURANE AND DESFLURANE —The SAM module cannot
distinguish between isoflurane and desflurane. You must use tell the
module which agent combination will be used.
If both are present (such as, when introducing one and discontinuing
the other) inaccurate values are displayed for the selected agent
(isoflurane or desflurane) until only the selected agent is present. If
isoflurane is selected and concentration is greater than 5.0 percent, a
“Desflurane?” prompt will be displayed, suggesting verification of
correct selection.
CAUTION
AGENT EXPOSURE—Connect exhaust to a scavenging system to
prevent exposure to exhaled agents.