ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev A ETCO2 - Manual (Page 9)

Mainstream EtCO2 Setup
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2
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1. Place the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO
2
sensor/airway adapter assembly between the elbow and the
ventilator circuit wye, as shown in Figure 2.
Note: Do NOT place the airway adapter between the ET tube and the elbow, as this may
allow patient secretions to accumulate in the adapter.
Position the airway adapter with its windows in a vertical, NOT a horizontal, position. This
helps keep patient secretions from pooling on the windows. If pooling does occur, the
airway adapter may be removed from the circuit, rinsed with water and reinserted into the
circuit. To prevent moisture from draining into the airway adapter, do NOT place the
airway adapter in a gravity dependent position.
2. Check that connections have been made correctly by verifying the presence of a proper CO
2
waveform on the R Series display.
3. The sensor cable should face away from the patient.
Applying an Airway Adapter with Mouthpiece
The disposable Pediatric/Adult airway adapter with mouthpiece can be used for spot checking
CO
2
on non-intubated adult or pediatric patients.
Caution The disposable Pediatric/Adult Airway Adapter with mouthpiece is intended for single patient
use. Do NOT reuse or sterilize the adapter, as system performance will be compromised.
1. Remove adapter with mouthpiece from the package. Verify that the adapter and mouthpiece
are intact and securely fastened to each other.
2. Attach the airway adapter to the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO
2
sensor, as follows:
a. Align the arrow on the bottom of the airway adapter with the arrow on the bottom of the
CAPNOSTAT sensor.
Figure 2
CAPNOSTAT
CO
2
Sensor
To Patient
Reusable Adult
Airway Adapter
Ventilator Wye