PM Question - Gas Sampling System Leak Test

11. Occlusion detection

a. Block the tip of the sampling line by your finger.

b. Check that a 'Sample line blocked' and a ‘Low sample flow’ message appear on the

screen within 30 seconds.

12. Air Leak detection

a. Detach the D-fend Pro water trap.

b. Check that the message 'Check Water Trap' appears on the screen within 30

seconds.

c. Attach the water trap.

13. Gas exhaust blockage

a. Block the gas exhaust connector with your finger.

b. Check that the message 'Sample gas out' appears on the screen within 30

seconds.

14. Airway Gases

a. Breathe a minimum of 5 times to the tip of the sampling line.

b. Check that a normal CO2 waveform appears and the EtCO2 and FiCO2 values are

updated on the screen .

15. Apnea detection

a. Stop breathing to the gas sampling line.

b. Check that an 'Apnea' alarm appears on the screen within 30 seconds.

When leak testing anesthesia machines & ventilators I just use cork or rubber stoppers rather than 'cross-clamping' any tube with, for example a Kelly Forceps.

Regards, Michel.

C. Michel Bessette, RRT (Canada #72-659)

Servicios Tecnicos CMB7

644 Merkley Drive,

Ottawa, Canada K4A 1L4

serviciostecnicoscmb7@gmail.com

Mobile: 6138185321

Thanks for the responses. I've ordered some small diameter silicone plugs for the front.