Safety Considerations - ZOLL M Series Operator's Manual

Safety Considerations

• Carefully read the M Series Operator's Guide and
these operating instructions before operating the
EtCO monitoring option.
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• Ensure that the M Series EtCO
by qualified personnel only.
• Do NOT use the M Series EtCO
monitor.
• Do NOT immerse the M Series unit, patient cables or
sensors in water, solvents, or cleaning solutions.
• If the accuracy of any reading is suspect, first check
the patient's vial signs by alternate means and then
check the M Series EtCO
operation.
• If an alarm condition occurs while the alarms are
suspended, the suspended alarm indications will
only be visual displays and symbols. No audio alarm
indications will occur.
• To ensure patient safety, ensure that the ECG-out
jack and modem (if available) are only connected to
other equipment with galvanically isolated circuits.
• Always ensure the integrity of the patient breathing
circuit after insertion of the mainstream or
sidestream airway adapter by verifying a proper CO
waveform (capnogram) on the monitor display.
WARNINGS
General
option is operated
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option as an apnea
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option for proper
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CAPNOSTAT 3 and LoFlo Sensor and Accessories
EtCO
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• Elevated oxygen levels, nitrous oxide or halogenated
agents contained in the breathing gases may
degrade the accuracy of measurements made with
the M Series EtCO
compensation if O
introduced. Activate N
oxide is introduced into the airway circuit. The
presence of Desflurane beyond 5% may positively
bias the carbon dioxide reading by up to 3 mmHg.
• Do NOT use the LoFlo module on patients who
cannot tolerate the removal of 50ml/min from the
airway.
• Carefully route patient cabling and gas sampling
tubes to reduce the possibility of patient
entanglement or strangulation.
• Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment
connected to the patient during defibrillation. A
severe shock can result. Do not allow exposed
portions of the patient's body to come in contact with
metal objects, such as a bed frame, as unwanted
pathways for defibrillation current may result.
• Do NOT use CAPNOSTAT 3 or LoFlo sensors in the
presence of flammable anesthetics or other
flammable gases.
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• Do not attempt to open the sensor. An electrical
shock hazard exists internally. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
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option. Activate oxygen
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levels in excess of 60% are
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O compensation if nitrous
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