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BM3 User’s Manual
Precaution
Warning
The safety and efficacy of breath measurement methods for apnea detection,
especially apnea of premature babies and apnea of infants, have not yet been
established.
Patient monitors that measure CO2, anesthetics, and / or respiratory mechanics
cannot be used as apnea monitoring and / or recording equipment. While these
products provide an apnea alarm, the alarm condition begins with the elapsed time
from when the last breath was detected. However, there are a number of
physiological indications for the clinical diagnosis of real apnea events.
The CO2 alarm is not activated until the first breath is detected after the monitor is
turned on or the patient is discharged.
Accuracy of the CO2 and breathing rate measurements may be impaired due to
improper attachment of the sensor or due to certain patient conditions and certain
environmental conditions.
If the tube connection is faulty, loose or damaged, gas may leak and the accuracy
of the measurement may be lowered, resulting in poor breathing. To prevent this,
connect all component is securely and check the connection according to standard
clinical procedures to ensure that there are no leaks.
Warning
Industrial safety: Carefully dispose of used sampling tubes and T-connectors as
they may cause infection. There is a risk of infection. Dispose of all equipment in
accordance with local regulations.
Optimize reaction time by minimizing dead space and keeping sample collection
tubes as short as possible. Long sampling tubes can lead to poor accuracy and
slow response times for sidestream measurement techniques.
Do not place the airway adapter between the suction catheter and the
endotracheal tube when using the sample collection line as a closed suction device
for tuberous patients. This is to ensure that the airway adapter does not interfere
with the function of the suction catheter.
