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4Place the transducer on the high cell of the calstick. The reading on the screen should be within ±1
mmHg of the value on the calstick within one minute.
5If both readings are in range, you can leave calibration mode and begin monitoring. If either of the
readings is out of range, calibrate the transducer.
Calibrating the Transducer
1Check that the windows on the calstick are clean and clear.
2Place the transducer on one of the calstick cells and select Start Cal 1.
3Enter the calibration value printed on the calstick then press Confirm to start calibration.
4When the message CO2 CAL 1 calibration done - start CAL 2 calibration
appears, put the transducer on the other cell and select Start Ca l 2 then press Confirm.
5When you see the message CO2 calibration comp leted. Leave calibration
mode., calibration is complete.
6Select Cal Mode to switch calibration mode off. You cannot monitor in calibration mode.
Attaching and Removing the CO2 Transducer
1Open the latch and place the
transducer onto the airway adapter.
Place the airway adapter in the
patients breathing circuit between
the endotracheal tube and the Y-
piece. You may see the CO2 SENSOR
WARM UP message until the
transducer reaches operating
temperature. Wait until this
disappears before starting the
measurement.
Airway Adapter
CO2 Tr a nsduc e r