Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 116)

Note This secure connection prevents gases from leaking at the
connection point during measurement and is essential to
ensure accurate measurements.
5. Watch the animation on the etCO2 sampling line dialog and confirm that you have
connected the sampling line correctly, then touch OK to dismiss the dialog.
6. If the etCO2 sampling line dialog appears on your screen, watch the animation and
confirm that you have connected the sampling line correctly, then touch OK to
dismiss the dialog.
7. Verify that you are using the Continuous Monitoring profile.
Note If "Allow profile change" is enabled in Advanced settings, the
device attempts to shift automatically to the Continuous
Monitoring profile when you connect the sensor cable.
8. Connect the sampling line to the patient as described in the directions for use
supplied with the sampling line.
9. Perform the following checks:
a. Check that CO2 values appear on the monitor.
b. Check the patient type. Make sure it is correct to ensure accurate sampling.
c. Touch the alarm control to ensure the alarms are set appropriately.
d. Toggle to the waveform view to ensure that a complete waveform appears.
Note When the cannula is not on the patient, the etCO2 value is blank.
Note After you connect the sampling line, the monitor immediately searches for
breaths, but it does not indicate a No Breath condition before any valid
breaths have been detected.
Note To avoid moisture buildup and sampling line occlusion during suction or
nebulization of intubated patients, stop the CO2 pump and remove the
sampling line luer connector from the monitor.
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