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Capnography (CO2)
Propaq Encore Reference Guide 85 Welch Allyn
Connect to a Non-Intubated Patient
1. Position the cannula on the patient according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Connect the sample line to the cannula and the
watertrap. Make sure that the sample line is
firmly connected.
Warning The cannula is disposable and should only be used for a single
patient. Do not reuse the cannula for another patient.
If oxygen is being delivered while using Sidestream
CO
2
, be sure to use a CO2
Sampling and O2 Delivery Cannula. Using a different type of cannula could
obstruct oxygen delivery.
The exhaust port for Sidestream
CO
2
is an output for the expired gases from
the patient and any connected breathing apparatus. The exhaust port is
intended only for connection to gas collection equipment such as gas
scavenger devices. Do not allow any other connection to the exhaust port.
If you use a gas scavenging system with Sidestream
CO
2
, be sure to install it
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The scavenging system should
comply with ISO 8835-3:1997 (E).
Sidestream
CO
2
accuracy decreases if
additional tubing is connected to the
sample line. Avoid connecting additional
tubing to the standard sample line.
Sample line
Watertrap
WARNING - Do not connect sample
line or patient input to exhaust port.
Exhaust Port