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Chapter 13: GAS Monitoring (Mainstream)
User Manual
Figure d. Preparatory Step 6
Alternatively, connect an HME (Heat Moisture Exchanger) between the patient's endotracheal
tube and the IRMA probe. Placing an HME in front of the IRMA probe protects the airway
adapter from secretions and effects of water vapour and eliminates the need of changing the
adapter. It allows free positioning of the IRMA probe as well.
e. HME option
7. Unless the IRMA probe is protected with a HME always position the IRMA probe with the
status LED pointing upwards.
f. Preparatory Step 7
Warning
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