Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 114)

9. Touch OK.
The Home tab appears. In the Continuous Monitoring profile, the modifiers are saved
with the next set of measurements sent to the network.
Configure etCO2 and FiCO2 alarms
Follow these steps to set alarm limits for CO2 measurements.
Note FiCO2 appears only if enabled in Advanced settings.
1. Verify that you are using the Continuous Monitoring profile.
Note If “Allow profile change” is enabled in Advanced settings,
the device attempts to shift automatically to the Continuous
Monitoring profile when you connect the sensor cable.
2. Touch the Alarms tab.
3. Touch the etCO2 vertical tab.
4. Ensure that the etCO2 and FiCO2 alarm limit controls are set to ON.
Note If any parameter's alarm limit control is set to OFF, you
cannot adjust alarm limits on the Alarm tab, and no visual or
audio signals occur for that specific parameter.
5. Adjust the following settings as desired:
• etCO2 limits. Enter upper and lower alarm limits for etCO2 using the up/down
arrow keys or the keypad next to the Limits control.
• FiCO2 limit. Enter the desired upper alarm limit for FiCO2, if activated, using the
up/down arrow keys or the keypad next to the FiCO2 control.
• High alarm delay. For etCO2 only, select the duration using the list box. This
alarm delay specifies the minimum duration of a high alarm condition to activate
an alarm signal. You can set the default in Advanced settings.
6. Touch the Home tab.
The new alarm settings take effect immediately.
Measure CO2
Before you begin, read the Microstream CO2 sampling line's directions for use.
WARNING Loose or damaged connections can compromise ventilation or
cause an inaccurate measurement of respiratory gases. Securely connect
all components and check connections for leaks according to standard
clinical procedures.
WARNING When using a sampling line for intubated patients with a
closed suction system, do not place the airway adapter between the
suction catheter and endotracheal tube. This is to ensure that the airway
adapter does not interfere with the functioning of the suction catheter.
WARNING Do not cut or remove any part of the sampling line. Cutting the
sampling line could lead to erroneous readings.
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