Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 113)

etCO2 numeric view
The numeric view displays end-tidal CO2 (etCO2) and fraction of inspired CO2 (FiCO2) in
mmHg or kPa. The size of the etCO2 frame and displayed measurements varies based
on your configuration.
CO2 waveform view
The CO2 capnogram waveform view displays the CO2 waveform, enabling you to
observe a patient's breathing patterns and to determine adequate, hyperventilation, or
hypoventilation conditions.
The size of the etCO2 frame and displayed measurements varies based on your
configuration.
Set up etCO2
Follow these steps to configure etCO2 parameter settings and to set up etCO2
modifiers.
1. Touch the Settings tab.
2. Touch the Setup tab.
3. Touch the etCO2 vertical tab.
4. Adjust the following settings as desired:
• Sweep speed. Select the desired speed. You can set the default in Advanced
settings.
• Waveform scale. Select the scale using the toggle button. You can set the
default in Advanced settings.
• Pump standby time. Select the time using the toggle button.
5. Touch the Home tab.
The new settings take effect immediately.
6. To set up modifiers, if applicable, touch the Patients tab.
7. Touch the Manual tab.
8. Scroll through the list to find the etCO2 section, then enter or select the etCO2
modifier(s) as desired.
Note If no modifiers are associated with this parameter, no etCO2
section will appear.
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