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Figure 15: Connection of the airway adapter to the flow sensor of the breathing circuitt
e)
Connect IRMA 15-mm adult airway adapter to the Endotracheal Tube of the patient;
f)
If there is need to connect a Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME), place it between the CO2 sensor and the Endotracheal Tube.
Placing the Moisture Exchanger in front of the sensor will protect the airway adapter from secretions and effects of steam,
which eliminates the need to Exchange the adapter in use.
Figure 16: Scheme to assemble the Humidifier Filter
6.3
Positioning the Sensor
When connecting the CO2 sensor to the breathing circuit of an pediatric patient, it is extremely important to avoid direct contact between
the CO2 sensor and the patient body.
If not possible, for any reason, the direct contact of the sensor with any part of the child body, an insulating material must be placed
between the CO2 sensor and the body.
