Corometrics

Dash Monitor Series

Dash CapnoFlex LF CO2 Module Rev C April 2008

Operator Setup Instructions

15 Pages

Operator Setup Instructions PN 2000966-232 English  Setting Up the Dash® CapnoFlex LF CO2 Module These instructions pertain to Dash 3000/4000 software versions 4 and previous.  :$51,1* Route all tubing away from the patient’s throat to avoid strangulation. &$87,21 Do not use this module on patients that cannot tolerate the removal of 50 ml/min from their total minute ventilation. The CO2 chapter of the Dash patient monitor operator manual has additional safety information and details on the CO2 menu options. Keep these setup instructions with the manual. CO2 connector  Cannula connector Scavenger port  1. 2.  3.  Dash Patient Monitor and Dash CapnoFlex LF CO2 Module Plug the module into the CO2 connector on the patient monitor. The message WARMING UP is displayed. Follow the steps below based on the message you see after the module is warm. CAL SENSOR TO ZERO CELL a. Connect the cannula to the module but not to the patient. b. Enter the CO2 menu. c. Select CAL SENSOR TO ZERO CELL. d. Select READY. The message CALIBRATING is displayed. e. Wait for the message to clear then connect the cannula to the patient. (Refer to the instructions that come with the cannula.) CHECK ADAPTER ADAPTER CAL a. The module is ready to use. b. Connect the cannula to the module and to the patient. Patient monitoring of CO2 begins. Refer to the CO2 chapter of the Dash patient monitor operator’s manual for details about monitoring this parameter.  Troubleshooting Message CHECK ADAPTER ADAPTER CAL  Problem  n The cannula is not connected. n The cannula is blocked. n The module was calibrated without the cannula connected.  Solution  n Connect the cannula to the module. n Replace the cannula. n Connect the cannula to the module and calibrate.  Refer to the module’s service manual for additional troubleshooting information.  Revision C  GE Medical Systems Information Technologies • 8200 W. Tower Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53223 U.S.A. © 2003 GE Medical Systems Information Technologies. All rights reserved.  18 April 2003
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