Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual page 318

In the event of humidity or condensate outside the
Module's operating specifications, the
present a "Remove Blocked Disposable" message.
Due to the relatively small sampling size needed for
readings, partial pressure does not affect the ability of the
t Module to measure
E CO
2
rate can be achieved.
Microstream ® Disposables are single-use, disposables which
must be changed with each use. The manufacturer's sample
flow, mL/min, does not affect the disposable's life; however,
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humidity and specific patient conditions may shorten the
effective life of the disposables. Microstream
rated for up to hours and
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specific Microstream
The t Module provides readings in compliance with
E CO
2
(body temperature, pressure, saturation) standards.
no affect on accuracy due to cyclic pressure up to
NOTE:
(body temperature, pressure, saturation assumed
BTPS
mmHg) calculations are made according to:
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= x (Pb -
PCO FCO
2 2
Where:
is fractional concentration of
FCO
2
=
FCO % CO
2
Pb is ambient pressure.
is partial pressure of
PCO
2
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General Information
Principle of Operation (Continued)
t
E CO
t , as long as the
E CO
2
hours use, depending on the
72
®
Disposable.
)
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CO
/ .
100
2
at
CO BTPS
2
t
E CO
2
Module will
2
t
E CO
2
mL/min
50
®
Disposables are
BTPS
There is
kPa.
10
,
37° C
in dry gas and
2
.
®
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2