General Information; Warnings And Cautions; General; Microstream Disposable - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

WARNINGS
• t and respiratory rate readings can be affected by
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certain ambient environmental and patient conditions.
• The EtCO module is not to be used as an apnea
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monitor.
• The EtCO module is intended only as an adjunct in
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patient assessment. It must be used in conjunction with
clinical signs and symptoms.
• If uncertain about measurement accuracy, assess
patient's condition and vital signs by alternate means, then
ensure that EtCO
• Do not lift the EtCO
because it could disconnect from the instrument, causing
it to drop on the patient. Do not place the EtCO
any position that could cause it to fall onto the patient.
• Do not use the EtCO
inside a hyperbaric chamber.
• Respond immediately to system alarms; patient
monitoring can cease under certain alarm conditions.

Microstream Disposable

WARNINGS
• Do not use a connector or Microstream Disposable that
appears damaged.
• The Microstream Disposable disconnect error message
and associated alarm indicate the Microstream Disposable
is disconnected. Check the Microstream Disposable
connection and, if necessary, replace the Microstream
Disposable.
• Use only Microstream Disposables. Use of a
disposable other than those specified can cause improper
EtCO module performance, resulting in inaccurate
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readings.
EtCO Module Section
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Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015

Warnings and Cautions

General

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module by Microstream Disposable
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