ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev A ETCO2 - Manual (Page 7)

Mainstream EtCO2 Setup
9650-0915-01 Rev. A R Series End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO
2
) 5
Attaching the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO
2
Sensor Cable
To attach the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO
2
sensor cable, plug the cable’s connector into the yellow CO
2
connector at the back of the R Series unit by matching the key on the cable to the key on the
connector (Figure 1).
Note: To remove the sensor cable from the R Series unit, grasp the collar surrounding the
cable’s R Series connector and pull up.
Selecting a Mainstream Airway Adapter
Select an airway adapter based on the patient’s ET tube diameter and monitoring situation. For
more information refer to the following table or contact ZOLL Medical Corporation.
*SPU = Single Patient Use
Attaching the Airway Adapter to the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO
2
Sensor
Before attaching the airway adapter to the CAPNOSTAT 5 CO
2
sensor, verify that the airway
adapter windows are clean and dry. Clean or replace the adapter if necessary.
Caution The disposable (SPU) Pediatric/Adult and the Neonatal/Pediatric airway adapters are intended
for single patient use. Do NOT reuse or sterilize these adapters as system performance will be
compromised.
Attach the airway adapter to the CAPNOSTAT sensor, as follows:
1. Align the arrow on the bottom of the airway adapter with the arrow on the bottom of the
sensor.
Proper Grasp Improper Grasp
Figure 1
Airway Adapter Type ET Tube Diameter
SPU* Pediatric/Adult > 4.0 mm
Adult Reusable > 4.0 mm
SPU* Neonatal/Pediatric
 4.0 mm
Neonatal Reusable
 4.0 mm