SAMPLING M ETHODS
VF8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA 19-7
Sidestream (Adult and Pediatric Patients Only)
Sidestream monitoring is appropriate for non-intubated patients or for intubated
patients who are breathing independently. Sidestream monitoring should not be used
on neonates and is therefore disabled in Neonatal mode.
A pump in the etCO
2
device samples the patient’s inspired and expired air as it passes
a nasal sampling cannula. You cannot measure flow, volume or pressure via
sidestream monitoring.
Sidestream Monitoring Setup
1. Click on the etCO
2
parameter box to access the setup menu.
2. Click on
Measurement Mode.
3. Click on
Side.
4. Make sure the sidestream pump in the etCO
2
device turns on, and that you
feel suction at the input port.
5. Select a sidestream airway adapter. Make sure the windows are clean and dry.
Clean or replace the adapter if necessary.
6. Use the sidestream sampling tubing to connect the airway adapter to the input
connector on the face of the etCO
2
module or pod. (Dräger recommends the
NAFION
®
dehumidification tubing set.
NOTE: For a complete list of etCO
2
accessories provided by Dräger for this product,
see page C-23.
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