Treaton MV200, User Manual

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5.1 Mainstream CO2 sensor (capnometer)
5-2
Figure 5.3 – Connecting the CO
2
sensor to the CO
2
connector of the ventilator
•
Turn on the device. The mainstream capnometer will switch on.
•
In the graph setting menu (it. 4.12.1) select units of the displayed graphs: PCO
2
(%) or PCO
2
(mmHg).
• Wait for warm-up interval of mainstram capnometer (message on the display will disappear).
The interval of capnometer warming is about 2 minutes. Herewith a “Capno
warming” message appears in the capnogram field.
•
Make zero calibration of capnometer if necessary (the first use of the module, or change of
the ventilation adapter type).
•
Insert the ventilation adapter between the elbow and tee of the ventilator circuit according to
the scheme on Figure 5.4.
Figure 5.4 – Connection of the mainstream capnometer to breathing circuit
Windows of the ventilation adapter should be arranged vertically with re-
spect to ground. This reduces or completely prevents contamination of
adapter windows by the patient’s discharge.