Breas Vivo 45 LS User Manual page 101

Do not place the airway adapter between the endotracheal tube and an elbow as this
may allow patient secretions to block the adapter windows and result in incorrect
operation.
Incorrect CO zeroing will result in false gas readings.
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Replace the airway adapter if rain-out/condensation occurs inside the airway adapter.
Only use airway adapters distributed by Breas Medical.
Do not apply tension to the CO sensor cable.
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To keep secretions and moisture from pooling on the windows, always position the
CO sensor in a vertical position with the green LED pointing upwards.
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WARNING!
Disposable airway adapters shall not be reused. Reuse of the single use adapter can
cause cross infection.
CAUTION!
If an intentional leakage port is used, make sure that the CO sensor is placed
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between the patient interface and the leakage port.
If a patient interface with integrated leakage is used, the monitored CO values may
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be influenced.
The CO sensor should be placed as close to the patient interface as possible. How-
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ever, a HME (if used) shall be placed between the patient interface and the CO sen-
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sor. This will protect the airway adapter from secretions and effects of water vapour
and eliminates the need of changing the airway adapter.
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