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Monitoring Preparations
Connecting Sensor and etCO
2
Pod
1. Connect the Capnostat sensor to the etCO2 pod as shown.
2. Connect the etCO2 pod to the monitor as shown.
NOTE: For mainstream measurements, the Capnostat snaps over
an adapter inserted into the patient’s airway. For sidestream mea-
surements, the Capnostat snaps on the nasal sampling cannula tub-
ing (see below).
Attaching the Capnostat and Airway Adapter
The configuration of the airway adapter and Capnostat sensor
vary, depending on whether you are setting up mainstream or
sidestream monitoring. The following pictures show each config-
uration. Refer to your Capnostat instructions for further informa-
tion.
Monitor
Capnostat
Nafion Tubing
(sidestream)
etCO
2
Connections