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End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO October 2007 9650-1212-01 Rev. E...
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The issue date or revision level for this Operator’s Guide is shown on the front cover. ZOLL and E Series are registered trademarks of ZOLL Medical Corporation. CAPNOSTAT is a registered trademark and LoFlo and CAPNO mask are trademarks of Respironics Novametrix LLC.
END-TIDAL CARBON DIOXIDE (EtCO General Information Product Description ® E Series units equipped with software revision 2.00.000 or higher support two End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO monitoring options for the continuous measurement of respiratory carbon dioxide (CO ) and respiration rate. These options use the same connector on the E Series unit and may be used interchangeably.
E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert Safety Considerations WARNINGS General • Carefully read the E Series Operator’s Guide and • Elevated oxygen levels, nitrous oxide, or these operating instructions before operating the halogenated agents contained in the breathing EtCO monitoring option.
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Use only ZOLL/Respironics Novametrix secretions are observed. CAPNOSTAT 5 sensors and LoFlo modules, airway • ZOLL Medical Corporation recommends that the adapters, nasal and nasal/oral cannula sets with the airway adapter be removed from the circuit E Series EtCO option.
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Halogenated anesthetic tube diameter and monitoring situation. For more agents alter CO readings, but the E Series unit will information refer to the following table or contact ZOLL monitor CO within specifications when these agents are Medical Corporation.
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Mainstream EtCO2 Setup 2. Press the sensor and airway adapter together until conditions. If you attempt zeroing while CO they click. remains in the adapter, the time required to zero the adapter may be increased. If zeroing cannot be 3. Turn the Selector switch on the E Series unit to completed, the message ZERO FAILED will be MONITOR (ON for AED units).
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E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert Applying an Airway Adapter with Mouthpiece Sidestream EtCO Setup The disposable Pediatric/Adult airway adapter with There are several steps involved with sidestream EtCO mouthpiece can be used for spot checking CO setup.
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Sidestream EtCO2 Setup Selecting a Sidestream Cannula The unit will display the WARM UP message for approximately one minute while the module warms Select a sidestream cannula based on the patient's size up to operating temperature. The message and monitoring situation. Nasal and nasal/oral cannulas disappears when the module is ready for use.
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E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert CAUTION! The disposable (SPU) Adult/Pediatric and Pediatric/Infant airway adapter kits are intended for single patient use. Do NOT Sampling Tube reuse or sterilize these adapters as system performance will be compromised. 1.
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Cleaning the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO2 Sensor and LoFlo Module Cleaning the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO Sensor and LoFlo Module If you see this Take this action: message: The outside of the sensor or module may be cleaned and disinfected by wiping with 70% isopropyl alcohol, a 10% CHECK CO2 Verify that the sample cell is plugged bleach solution, or mild soap.
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E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert How EtCO is Displayed Use the Zoom softkey from the EtCO submenu to adjust the waveform display size. Numbers shown on the The E Series unit displays the numeric EtCO value in left side of the capnogram display indicate the scaling.
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Physiological Monitoring Zero Softkey Average Softkey Adapter zeroing should be performed whenever you The E Series unit provides 3 different time periods over change between reusable and disposable adapters. which EtCO values are averaged: 1 breath, 10 seconds Module zeroing may be necessary if the unit displays the (default), and 20 seconds.
E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert RR Filter Enable/Disable • Date and time • ECG lead and size The respiration rate filter makes respiration rate counting • Heart rate more accurate in the presence of artifact, and is only •...
Check Out Procedures Check Out Procedures • Emits a continuous audio tone. • Highlights the alarming parameter’s value and The following procedures verify that the EtCO option is flashes the alarm symbol on the display. functioning properly. Mainstream EtCO (CAPNOSTAT 5 CO Sensor) 1.
E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert Default Settings When the unit is turned on, the following default EtCO settings are automatically selected and remain in operation until changed. Parameter Default Setting Range Averaging Mode 10 seconds 1 breath 10 seconds 20 seconds...
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EtCO2 Accessories Table 2: LoFlo Sidestream CO Accessories Accessory Application LoFlo Module and Cable 8000-0367 Nasal CO Sampling Cannula, Adult 8000-0351 SPU, Nasal CO sampling only (adult) Nasal CO Sampling Cannula, Pediatric 8000-0352 SPU, Nasal CO sampling only (pediatric) Nasal CO Sampling Cannula, Infant 8000-0353 SPU, Nasal CO...
E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert Messages and Troubleshooting The following three tables list the messages that may appear on the E Series unit, possible causes, and the action(s) to take if the message indicates a problem. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before monitoring patients.
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Messages and Troubleshooting COMMON MESSAGES (Continued) Message/Symptom Possible Cause(s) Recommended Action(s) ZERO DONE The sensor/adapter zero, or the LoFlo module No action required. zero is finished. ZERO FAILED The zero operation did not complete Clear the occlusion, remove any source of CO successfully.
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E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert SIDESTREAM MESSAGES Message/Symptom Possible Cause(s) Recommended Action(s) CHECK CO2 LINE Sample line blockage or damage. Verify that the sample line is plugged into the module and seated properly. Sample line is kinked or pinched. Verify that neither the sample line nor the Exhaust tube is blocked.
Specifications Specifications This section summarizes the specifications of the E Series End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) option. CAPNOSTAT 5® CO Sensor LoFlo™ Transducer Type Mainstream Sidestream Principle of Operation Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) single beam optics, dual wavelength, no moving parts. Warm Up Time Full specifications within 2 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25º...
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E Series - End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO ) Option Insert CAPNOSTAT 5® CO Sensor LoFlo™ Software Hazards Minimized by compliance with EN1441 Operating Time For a new fully charged PD4410 battery For a new, fully charged lithium ion battery EtCO and SpO Options...
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