Welch Allyn Duet CO2 Module - User Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Duet CO
2
Module OEM Implementation Manual
Welch Allyn OEM Technologies Confidential Page 7
Functional Description
Introduction
The Duet CO
2
Module is designed to acquire data from either an external Welch Allyn OEM
Technologies mainstream CO
2
sensor or an internal sidestream system. The sidestream system
includes a sidestream CO
2
bench, electronics and pneumatic components.
The Duet CO
2
Module calculates CO
2
measurements and respiratory rate and outputs this data with
CO
2
waveform to the host system via a serial communications interface.
Intended Use
The Duet module is intended for use as a subsystem within a medical instrument or device. The
Module measures levels of carbon dioxide continuously or intermittently in the mainstream or
sidestream mode. The mainstream sensor, in conjunction with the module integrated into the host
system, allows for monitoring of intubated patients. The sidestream mode allows for monitoring of both
intubated and non-intubated patients. The module and its accessories should always be used as
described in the host system operator’s manual and only for the purpose(s) intended. The areas of
intended use include:
• Hospital Intensive Care Units (ICU)
• Hospital Emergency Department/EMS (ED/EMS)
• Surgical Operating Rooms (Anesthesia)
• Hospital Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU)
• Outpatient Surgical Units
• Skilled Nursing Facilities / Sub-acute Care
• Transport (Air, Ground and Sea)
• Home Care / Traditional Health Care
The most common user will be the skilled professional nurse in the PACU, ICU, or step-down unit. In
addition, knowledgeable users in EMT and other higher care areas will make use of end tidal CO
2
.