Description
GE E-miniC-00 CO2 Airway Module is a precision medical monitoring device engineered for integration into GE Healthcare CARESCAPE and clinical monitor racks. Designed to perform side-stream carbon dioxide measurements directly at the patient airway, this compact module provides reliable respiratory gas analysis and respiration rate tracking.
Product Specifications (Datasheet)
- Brand: GE Healthcare (Datex-Ohmeda)
- Model: E-miniC-00
- Series: E-Series Patient Monitor Modules
- Product Name: CO2 Airway Module
- Place of Origin: Finland / United States
- Lifecycle Status: Active / Certified Refurbished Supply
- Dimensions: 11.2 cm × 3.7 cm × 20.9 cm (4.4 in × 1.5 in × 8.2 in)
- Weight: Approx. 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)
- Country of Origin: Finland
- Power Consumption: Powered directly via host patient monitor rack backplane slot
Operating Guidelines and Usage Methods
Proper handling and setup of medical monitoring modules ensure patient safety and measurement accuracy.
- Infection Control: Ensure the module exterior is properly cleaned and disinfected according to hospital hygiene protocols before installation.
- Water Trap Insertion: Attach a clean, compatible D-fend water separation trap securely to the front slot of the module to protect internal optics from moisture and secretions.
- Patient Connection: Connect the sample line securely to the airway adapter, ensuring there are no kinks or leaks in the pneumatic sampling tubing.
Power-On and Power-Off Sequence
Correct operational sequencing prevents communication errors with the host monitor and protects internal gas benches.
- Power-On Sequence:
- Slide the E-miniC-00 module firmly into an available plug-in slot on the compatible GE CARESCAPE monitor rack until locked.
- Power on the main patient monitor display unit and allow the system to boot up.
- Observe the startup self-test, verify that the internal gas zeroing process completes successfully, and check that no sensor error messages appear on screen.
- Power-Off Sequence:
- Disconnect the patient sample line and remove the external sampling accessories safely.
- Power down the host patient monitoring system via its standard software shutdown menu or main power switch.
- Release the module latch mechanism and extract it smoothly from the rack if maintenance or storage is required.
Product Instructions
The module measures end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2), inspired CO2 (FiCO2), and respiration rate by continuously aspirating a small gas sample from the patient breathing circuit. View real-time numerical values and capnography waveforms directly on the host monitor screen. Replace the water trap and sample line periodically per clinical guidelines to prevent occlusion and maintain rapid response times.
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
- Q: What is the primary function of the GE E-miniC-00 module?
- A: It is designed to measure side-stream carbon dioxide (EtCO2/FiCO2) and respiration rate for patients during anesthesia or critical care monitoring.
- Q: Which patient monitors are compatible with this module?
- A: It is compatible with GE CARESCAPE monitoring systems that accept E-series modules, such as the B125, B450, B650, and B850.
- Q: What should I do if a water trap occlusion error occurs?
- A: Safely pause monitoring, remove the current water trap, inspect the sampling line for blockages, and replace the trap with a fresh unit.
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