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6.6
Preventive Maintenance
of EtCO
2
Sensor
The gas calibration must be checked at regular intervals by reference instrument.
•
The CO2 sensor is intended for the
exclusive use of trained and authorized
medical personnel;
•
The CO2 sensor should not be used with
flammable anesthetic agents;
•
The CO2 airway adapters should not be
reused. The reuse of a disposable
airway adapter may cause cross
infection;
•
Do not use the Adult/Pediatric airway
adapter in pediatric patients, because
the adapter adds a 6-ml dead space in
the patient breathing circuit;
•
Do not use the Pediatric airway adapter
in adult patients, because this adapter
may add excessive resistance;
•
Measurements can be affected by Radio
Frequency communication equipment
or by mobile devices. The user must
make sure that the sensor is used in
environments
according
to
the
electromagnetic
environment
specifications expressed in this manual;
•
Do not connect the airway adapter
between the Endotracheal Tube and the
elbow of the breathing circuit, as this
may cause the patient secretion to block
the Windows of the adapter, causing
improper sensor operation;
•
Figure 17: Incorrect and correct positioning of the
airway adapter
•
Do not use the airway adapter with
inhaler with dosimeters or nebulized
medications, because they can affect
the light transmission within the sensor
window;
•
The CO2 sensor was designed to be an
adjunct device in patient monitoring. Its
information must be analyzed together
with
other
measurements
and
symptoms;
•
Improper resetting can result in
erroneous measurements;
•
Replace the airway adapter if there is
condensation inside the adapter;
•
Use only airway adapters produced by
PHASEIN;
•
The CO2 sensor should not come into
direct contact with the patient during
use.
