End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO
2
)
EtCO
2
- 3
CAUTIONS
•
CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device
to sale, or use by or on the order of a licensed
medical practitioner.
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Use only ZOLL/Respironics Novametrix
CAPNOSTAT 3 sensors and LoFlo modules, airway
adapters, nasal and nasal/oral cannulae with the
M Series EtCO
2
option.
•
The device is protected against interference from
radio frequency emissions typical of two-way radios
and cellular phones (digital and analog) used in
emergency service/public safety activities. Users
should assess the device’s performance in their
typical environment of use for the possibility of radio
frequency interference from high-power sources.
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) may be
observed as shifts in monitor baseline, trace
compression, display brightness changes or transient
spikes on the display.
•
Do NOT sterilize or immerse the CAPNOSTAT 3
sensor or LoFlo module.
•
Do NOT reuse or sterilize the disposable airway
adapter, airway adapter with mouthpiece,
Capno
2
mask, nasal or nasal/oral sampling
cannulae, or airway adapters, as system
performance will be compromised. These items are
intended for single patient use only.
•
Do NOT use a damaged sensor or airway adapter.
•
Do NOT use the device if it fails to operate properly.
•
Do NOT place the mainstream or sidestream airway
adapters between the ET tube and the breathing
circuit elbow, as this may allow patient secretions to
accumulate in the adapter.
•
Position mainstream airway adapters with windows
in a vertical, NOT a horizontal, position. This helps
keep patient secretions from pooling on the
windows.
•
Do NOT insert any object other than the sample cell
into the sample cell receptacle on the LoFlo module.
•
ZOLL Medical Corporation recommends that the
CAPNOSTAT 3 airway adapter be removed from the
circuit whenever aerosolized medication is delivered.
The increased viscosity of the medications may
contaminate the adapter windows, requiring
premature cleaning or replacement of the adapter.
•
In order to eliminate the potential buildup of CO
2
inside the storage bag, ensure that the LoFlo module
exhaust tube vents gasses away from the module
environment.
•
To avoid injury to the patient, remove the nasal/oral
cannula from the patient before cutting the oral
cannula tip.
•
Do NOT apply tension to the sensor or module
cable.
•
Periodically inspect the sampling tubing for kinks.
•
Monitor the capnogram for an elevated baseline. If
an elevated baseline is observed, verify patient
condition first. If the care giver determines that the
patient condition is not contributing to the elevated
baseline, follow the instructions for zeroing the
sensor or module detailed in this manual.
•
Do NOT store sensors, modules, airway adapters, or
cannulae at temperatures less than -10° C or greater
than 55° C.
•
Do not operate sensors or modules at temperatures
less than 10° C or greater than 40° C.
•
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
•
Do not use the LoFlo module with M Series units that
have a software version lower than 38.25, or with
M Series CCT units that have a software version
lower than 57.50.
•
Make sure to insert the protective cap into the LoFlo
module when it is not in use.
