Alaris® EtCO2 module
Topic 2: Setup and Basic Operation

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Monitoring Startup

To view EtCO2 information while a patient is connected and being monitored, press the Channel Select key on the Alaris® EtCO2 module. The screen shown to the right will appear on the Main Display of the Alaris® PC point-of-care unit. From top to bottom, the following information is visible:

  • Limit Mode (Adult or Neonatal) in the upper right corner of the screen
  • Current ETCO2 value in mmHg with upper and lower alarm limits
  • Current RR (respiratory rate) in breaths per minute
  • Capnogram or EtCO2 waveform