Monitoring RM
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17.3 Preparing to Monitor RM
1. Select an appropriate flow sensor in accordance with the patient category.
2. Connect the small tubes of the flow sensor to the RM connector of the module using a
color-coded adapter.
3. Insert the flow sensor between the Y-piece of the patient circuit and the patient
connection.
4. Select the RM parameter window to open the [RM Setup] menu.
5. Select [Sensor Type] and then choose either [Disposable] or [Reusable] according to
the selected sensor.
6. Select [Ventilation Mode] and then choose either [Spontaneous] or [Mechanical]
according to the patient’s ventilation status.
Flow sensor
Connect to the patient
Connect to the RM module
Connect to the RM module
Connect to the patient
Connect to ventilator
Connect to ventilator