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Capnography Sensor (EtCO2)
The mainstream sensor IRMA™ MASIMO was designed to monitor the respiratory gases of adult, pediatric and pediatric patients
during anesthesia in places such as Intensive Care Unit (UCI), Operating Rooms and Emergency Room. The CO2 sensor is state of
the art, in an assembly formed by a single way sensor with technology of up to 9 non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) channels to identify
gas, a barometric pressure sensor, a voltage regulator and a microprocessor. The unit weighs less than 25g.Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
concentrations are monitored together with other parameters, such as Respiratory Rate (“RR”), the waveform of the gas and
concentration of each gas during inspiration and expiration.
The IRMA airway adapter fits perfectly to the IRMA gas sensor. This equipment uses window technology XTP™. The airway adapter
should be positioned between the endotracheal tube and the breathing circuit allowing that XTP Windows positioned on the sides of
the sensor to measure the concentration of gases.
By operating on a standard continuous voltage of low intensity, the CO2 sensor was designed to meet requirements of portability and
low power consumption, typically below 1 Watt. It was designed to be extremely easy to integrate with any monitoring device, allowing
real-time visualization of Information about gases.
6.1
Instructions for Use
The mainstream sensor IRMA was designed to be used connected to Oxymag ventilator and any other monitoring device compatible
with this sensor. It has the function to monitor in real time the signal and the gas concentration.
The sensor must be connected to the patient breathing circuit in order to monitor the inhaled and exhaled gases during anesthesia,
and when the patient is in the recovery room and on respiratory care. It should be used in Operating Rooms, Intensive Care Unit (ICU),
Emergency Room and patient rooms. It is indicated for adult, pediatric and pediatric patients.
It should not be used as the sole means for patient monitoring. It should always be used in conjunction with other monitoring equipment
of vital signs and this monitoring must be accompanied by an expert capable to analyze the patient condition. The CO2 sensor was
designed to be used by trained and authorized health care professionals.
6.2
Assembling the Sensor
The following steps show how to assemble the gas monitoring sensor:
a)
Connect the cable of the CO2 sensor to the ventilator Oxymag and turn on the device;
