13 End-Tidal CO2
Overview...............................................................................13-2
etCO2 Source.......................................................................13-3
etCO2 Display ......................................................................13-4
Monitoring Preparations .....................................................13-6
Connecting Sensor and etCO2 Pod .............................13-6
Attaching the Capnostat and Airway Adapter.............13-6
Calibrating the Sensor and Adapter...........................13-10
etCO2 Monitoring Settings ...............................................13-12
Averaging Mode ...........................................................13-12
RRc Apnea Time...........................................................13-13
Balance .........................................................................13-14
Measuring Mode...........................................................13-15
Anesthetic Agent Compensation................................13-15
Atmospheric Pressure Compensation.......................13-17
etCO2 Alarms.....................................................................13-19