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Intended Use
The CO Check Pro is used for the monitoring of carbon monoxide (CO) in
an adult
’s exhaled breath. The CO Check Pro is for use in smoking
cessation programs and can be used for the screening of CO poisoning
and smoke inhalation. Also, the CO Check Pro can be used for ambient air
monitoring. For use by healthcare professionals only.
Operation
Insert the 9V battery by removing the battery cover and clipping the battery
in place then replacing the battery cover. Insert a SafeBreath mouthpiece
(order #FM200); or if not using a SafeBreath mouthpiece, insert the plastic
mouthpiece adapter (order #PSA1800) followed by a cardboard
mouthpiece (order #3301).
Turn on the CO Check Pro by pressing the ON/OFF Power key The device
will display the version number before starting the countdown timer. The
“breath hold” timer will now count down from 15 seconds. Encourage the
subject to hold their breath until the device beeps to start the test. The
display will show the blow icon.
In the user menu, you can set the breath hold timer to a desired
number of seconds i.e. you can set the breath hold to a minimum of
10 seconds if the subjects can
’t hold their breath for more than 10
seconds.
The subject should place their lips around the cardboard mouthpiece and
blow gently and continue blowing until their lungs are completely empty.
CO is collected in the last portion of the breath (alveolar breath).
The CO Check Pro will beep and display the final reading in PPM (parts
per
million). By pressing the Select Function key
, the reading scrolls to
%COHb (carboxyhemoglobin). Pressing the Selection Function key
again reverts back to PPM.
