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ZOLL LoFlo Operator's Manual

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End Tidal Carbon
Dioxide (EtCO
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TM
9650-0223-01 Rev. D

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  • Page 1 End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO 9650-0223-01 Rev. D...
  • Page 2 The issue date or revision level for this operation guide is shown on the front cover. ZOLL is a registered trademark, and M Series is a trademark of ZOLL Medical Corporation. CAPNOSTAT is a registered trademark and LoFlo is a trademark of Respironics Novametrix LLC.

  • Page 3: General Information

    Considerations” section of this manual. The M Series Operator’s Guide provides information operators need for the safe and effective use and care of the M Series unit. It is important that persons using this device read and understand all the information contained therein.

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    The monitor. presence of Desflurane beyond 5% may positively • Do NOT immerse the M Series unit, patient cables or bias the carbon dioxide reading by up to 3 mmHg. sensors in water, solvents, or cleaning solutions. •...
  • Page 5 ET tube and the breathing circuit elbow, as this may allow patient secretions to • Do not use the LoFlo module with M Series units that accumulate in the adapter. have a software version lower than 38.25, or with M Series CCT units that have a software version •...

  • Page 6: Software License

    (e) Limitation of Liability: disassemble or create derivative works based on the ZOLL shall not in any event be liable to Purchaser, nor software/firmware. shall Purchaser recover, for special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of...

  • Page 7: Indications For Use

    (EtCO ) and respiration rate in patients requiring ventilator support, transport, or anesthesia. The M Series Note Effective with M Series software revision 38.35 and EtCO option with Respironics Novametrix technology M Series CCT software revision 57.50, the “0” and supports two methods for continuous measurement of “REF”...
  • Page 8 Mainstream Sensor/Airway Adapter". Attaching the Airway Adapter to the Airway 3. Turn the Selector switch on the M Series unit to Circuit MONITOR (ON for AED units). If you have not yet done so, you must attach the airway 4.
  • Page 9 CO waveform on Figure 3 the M Series display. 3. If the unit displays the “CHECK CO2 ADAPTER” 3. The sensor cable should face away from the patient. message, follow steps a through c, else go to step 4.
  • Page 10 Cannula Application gasses away from the module environment. Nasal CO Sampling Cannula, Adult Nasal CO 5. Turn the selector switch on the M Series to sampling only Nasal CO Sampling Cannula, MONITOR (ON for AED units). Pediatric 6. Wait for the CO module to warm up.
  • Page 11 Figure 5 4. Check that connections have been made correctly by verifying the presence of a proper capnogram on the M Series display. Applying a Nasal or Nasal/Oral Cannula The nasal and nasal/oral cannulae are intended for monitoring EtCO in non-intubated patients.
  • Page 12 ’ ERIES PERATOR UIDE PTION NSERT standard nasal CO sampling cannula is used on such 5. If necessary, cut the oral portion of the oral/nasal cannula (if you are using an the oral/nasal cannula) patients, the EtCO values and capnogram waveform to an appropriate length to adequately fit the patient, displayed will be substantially lower than the actual CO as follows:...
  • Page 13 LoFlo module, as described in this insert. Displaying the Capnogram Waveform The M Series unit can display one or two waveforms in Pressing the Select softkey scrolls the highlighted area Monitor, Defib, or Manual (AED) mode, as long as the among the different available physiological parameters.
  • Page 14 Comp Softkey See "Default Settings" on page 15 for low and high alarm limit default values and ranges. The M Series unit can compensate for elevated levels of oxygen and/or the presence of nitrous oxide. Oxygen The EtCO and respiration rate alarms share the same...

  • Page 15: Recorder Operation

    Monitoring" on page 11. The capnogram waveform cannot be displayed in semi-automatic mode. other alarm function. See the M Series Operator’s Guide for details on enabling, disabling, and suspending alarm Although EtCO alarm functions are operational in functions on the M Series unit.
  • Page 16 ’ ERIES PERATOR UIDE PTION NSERT approximately one minute while the module warms to operating temperature (unit displays “WARM UP” message). 4. Perform a zero procedure if necessary (see "Zeroing the LoFlo CO2 Module" on page 8). 5. Breath normally into the adapter. 6.

  • Page 17: Default Settings

    0 - 100 respirations per min., OFF Note The power on default settings for the capnogram waveform scale and CO compensation are set in System Configuration, as are the power-on default settings for alarm limits. See the M Series Configuration Guide for more information. EtCO...
  • Page 18 Table 2: LoFlo Sidestream CO Accessories Accessory (ZOLL Reorder Part Number) Application LoFlo Module and Cable (8000-0365) Nasal CO Sampling Cannula, Adult (8000-0351) SPU, Nasal CO sampling only (adult) Nasal CO Sampling Cannula, Pediatric (8000-0352) SPU, Nasal CO sampling only (pediatric)

  • Page 19: Messages And Troubleshooting

    The following three tables list the common (occur for both mainstream and sidestream), mainstream, and sidestream messages that may appear on the M Series unit, possible causes, and the action(s) to take if the message indicates a problem. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before monitoring patients.
  • Page 20 CO sensor. ZERO CO2 ADAPTER Sensor cable connected to M Series unit for Perform a mainstream airway adapter zero as described in "Zeroing the Mainstream the first time. Zeroing error or probe drift Sensor/Airway Adapter"...
  • Page 21 End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO SIDESTREAM MESSAGES Message/Symptom Possible Cause(s) Recommended Action(s) Breaths not registering (CO Module improperly zeroed because pump Verify that the sample line and exhaust tube stopped or sample cell was disconnected are not kinked or blocked. Disconnect the RR values remain dashed and during zeroing.
  • Page 22 5 minutes. ZERO CO2 MODULE Perform module zero as described in Module cable connected to M Series unit "Zeroing the LoFlo CO2 Module" on page 8. for the first time. Probe drift error detected, or negative CO detected.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    10º C to 40º C Storage and Shipping Temperature: -10º C to 55º C The M Series unit may not perform to specifications when stored at the upper or lower extreme limits of storage temperature and immediately put into use.
  • Page 24 CAPNOSTAT 3 LoFlo Software Hazards Minimized by compliance with EN1441 Operating Time For a new fully charged PD4410 battery pack at 20º C: EtCO and SpO Options • 35 defibrillator discharges at maximum energy (360J), or • 1.5 hours minimum of continuous ECG monitoring, or •...

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