Alaris® EtCO2 module
Topic 7: Putting EtCO2 Monitoring into Practice


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Troubleshooting: Patient Activities During Monitoring and Alarms Adjustment

  1. Avoid nuisance alarms during ADL's (activities of daily living).
     
  2. Temporarily discontinue monitoring and reapply nasal cannula after ADL’s.*
    • Bathroom privileges
    • Bathing
    • Oral hygiene
    • Meals
    • Ambulation/physical therapy
       
  3. Adjust alarm limits as needed.

*Always follow established hospital protocols.