End-Tidal CO2
VF4 Infinity Gamma Series Page 13-17
Atmospheric Pressure Compensation
The monitor can automatically detect the ambient barometric
pressure and compensate for it during etCO
2
measurements.
Alternatively, you can enter atmospheric pressure values manu-
ally. Current barometric pressure values appear next to the
Atm.
Pressure
selection in the etCO
2
parameter box.
NOTES:
! The type of atmospheric pressure compensation is usually
selected by your hospital’s service personnel. Consult your
Biomed before changing the pressure compensation mode.
! In automatic pressure mode, you cannot change the atmo-
spheric pressure value manually.
STEPS: Selecting the Atmospheric Pressure Mode
1. Click on the etCO
2
parameter box.
2. Click on
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3. Click on Atm. Press. Mode.
4. Select the automatic or manual mode and click the knob.