ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev A ETCO2 - Manual (Page 6)

R S ERIES — E ND -T IDAL C ARBON D IOXIDE (E T CO2) O PTION I NSERT
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EtCO
2
Indications for Use
The ZOLL R Series EtCO
2
option with Respironics Novametrix technology is indicated for the
continuous noninvasive monitoring of end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO
2
) and respiration rate in
patients requiring ventilator support, in-hospital transport, or anesthesia.
This option uses the CAPNOSTAT 5 Mainstream CO
2
sensor attached to an airway adapter that
connects to an endotracheal tube, mask or disposable mouthpiece.
The R Series EtCO
2
option is designed to monitor adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
The following substances can influence CO
2
measurements made with the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO
2
sensor:
• elevated oxygen levels
• nitrous oxide
• halogenated agents
The R Series EtCO
2
option provides settings for high oxygen and/or nitrous oxide
compensation. Halogenated anesthetic agents alter CO
2
readings, but the R Series unit will
monitor CO
2
within specifications when these agents are present at normal clinical levels. The
presence of Desflurane in the exhaled breath beyond normal values (5%) may positively bias
measured carbon dioxide values by up to an additional 3 mmHg.
The R Series EtCO
2
option is intended for use only with the ZOLL/Respironics Novametrix
CAPNOSTAT 5 Mainstream CO
2
Sensor and mainstream airway adapters.
The R Series EtCO
2
option can be used on adult patients (21 years of age and older) and on
pediatric patients, as described in the following table:
Mainstream EtCO
2
Setup
There are several steps involved with mainstream EtCO
2
setup. These steps include:
• Attaching the CAPNOSTAT sensor cable.
• Selecting a mainstream airway adapter.
• Attaching the airway adapter to the CAPNOSTAT sensor.
• Zeroing the CAPNOSTAT sensor/airway adapter.
• Attaching the airway adapter to the airway circuit.
• Applying an airway adapter with mouthpiece.
Pediatric Subpopulation Approximate Age Range
Newborn (neonate) Birth to 1 month of age
Infant 1 month to 2 years of age
Child 2 to 12 years of age
Adolescent 12-21 years of age