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Chapter 9 Monitoring CO2
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Applying a Smart CapnoLine Nasal or Nasal/Oral Cannula
The nasal and nasal/oral cannulas are intended for monitoring CO
2
in non-intubated patients.
Oral/nasal sampling cannulas are especially valuable for patients who are prone to mouth
breathing, since most (if not all) of the CO
2
is exhaled through the mouth. If a standard nasal
CO
2
sampling cannula is used on such patients, the EtCO
2
values and capnogram displayed will
be substantially lower than the actual CO
2
levels present in the patient’s expired breath.
WARNING! •
The disposable Smart CapnoLine nasal and nasal/oral cannula sets are intended for
single patient use. Do NOT reuse or sterilize any part of this product, as the monitor
may be damaged by reuse of the sampling line
.
• If oxygen is being delivered while using sidestream CO
2
, be sure to use a CO
2
sampling
with O
2
delivery. Using a different type of cannula will not enable oxygen delivery.
Remove the cannula from the package. Verify that the cannula is clean, dry, and undamaged.
Replace if necessary.
Placing the Cannula onto the Patient
Place the oral/nasal cannula onto the patient as follows:
Caution Dispose of Microstream EtCO
2
consumables according to standard operating procedures or
local regulations for the disposal of contaminated medical waste.