Mainstream CO
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Instructions for use – Infinity Acute Care System – Monitoring Applications VG6.n
Performing a calibration check
The
Calibration check
tab is used to do the
following tasks:
– View the date of the last calibration
– Perform a calibration check
A calibration check verifies that the CO
2
sensor is
functioning within the acceptable calibration limits.
If successful, the message
CO
2
calibration check
successful
displays on the Cockpit. For
descriptions of additional message conditions,
"Calibration and maintenance" on page 547.
Perform a calibration check according to the
healthcare facility’s guidelines.
While a calibration check is in progress, any active
alarms continue to display on the Cockpit; however,
CO
2
- and RRc-related alarms are temporarily
disabled until a valid breath is detected and the
associated value displays in the CO
2
parameter
field.
Required accessories
– Test filter (attached to the CO
2
sensor and
shown in the following figure).
Contact the biomed or service personnel for the
required accessories if needed.
To perform a calibration check
1
Select the
Calibration check
tab.
2
Follow the instructions as they display on the
Calibration check
window.
3
If the calibration check fails, follow the
instructions that display on the Cockpit or
contact Dräger-authorized service personnel.
