Mainstream and Sidestream / Microflow CO2 Module
While zeroing is recommended the first time a CO2 sensor is connected to the monitor, it is only absolutely necessary when the message “Zero Required” is displayed.
Follow these steps:
- Ensure that the catheter or airway adapter is not connected to the patient or
close to any source of CO2 (including the patient's, your own exhaled breath
and ventilator exhaust valves).
- Using any of the following methods to perform zeroing:
- Select the CO2 parameter area or waveform area, and then select【Zero】
button.
- Select 【Zero】quick key→Select【CO2 Zero】submenu→select the
CO2to zero. The screen prompts【CO2 Zero In Progress…】, and the message disappears after the zeroing is completed.
CAUTION:
Before zeroing, the BLT sidestream/microflow CO2 sensor must be connected
with the sampling tube.
Before zeroing, the mainstream CO2 sensor must be connected with the airway
adapter.
Zeroing should not be performed for 20 seconds after the airway adapter or
cannula is separated from the patient's airway. Wait a moment before zero
correction to dissipate the remaining CO2 in the adapter or cannula.
Zeroing should not be performed when the airway adapter or cannula is
connected to the patient's trachea.
When the temperature is not stable, please do not adjust to zero.
When CO2 remains in the airway adapter or casing, zeroing will result in
inaccurate measurement or other error conditions. The time required for zeroing
will also increase.
When zeroing, do not rely on gas readings.