Bedfont ToxCO Manual

Instant screening for carbon monoxide poisoning

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Instant screening for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Infection control plays an important role in the medical device industry, but now

more than ever, we must take extra precaution to ensure the safety of healthcare

professionals and patients alike when performing CO breath tests.

This guide has been put together to help you safely resume CO monitoring.

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How to perform a breath test

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Page 1 Instant screening for carbon monoxide poisoning. Infection control plays an important role in the medical device industry, but now more than ever, we must take extra precaution to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals and patients alike when performing CO breath tests. This guide has been put together to help you safely resume CO monitoring.
Page 2 Once the reading has stabilised on screen Make sure the ToxCO® monitor is reading close the regulator to turn off the gas between 15 and 22 ppm If the ToxCO® is not reading between this range, please calibrate the monitor...
Page 3 To perform a calibration test, firstly turn on the ToxCO® monitor Press the settings icon to open the settings menu Allow the ToxCO® monitor to zero. If the monitor is too cold or hot Press the cylinder calibration icon to proceed...
Page 4 How to perform a breath test with a mouthpiece: Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. has put together some advice on how to safely perform breath tests during the pandemic, however, first and foremost, it is recommended that you follow your local guidelines on breath testing procedures and necessary PPE The ToxCO®...
Page 5 How to perform a breath test with a face mask: Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. has put together some advice on how to safely perform breath tests during the pandemic, however, first and foremost, it is recommended that you follow your local guidelines on breath testing procedures and necessary PPE The external surfaces of the D-piece™...