Capnograph sampling line

RE: Capnograph sampling line

apache — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 14:38:58 GMT

We found having 2 sets of line and water trap and swapping them daily lets them dry out and last much longer. In winter we put them on the radiator.

The other tip is to make sure the sample line comes out the top of the connector where it joins the ET tube. Will need changing as patient repositioned.

RE: Capnograph sampling line

Nick Shackleton — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:54:18 GMT

usually your monitor will tell you when the sample line is blocked. have both sample lines and water traps in stock. if you have a patient that has a BAL the sample line is likely to become blocked and will need changing.

I would change them at least monthly, if not more frequently if they become contaminated or blocked.

RE: Capnograph sampling line

cherise hunt — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:06:16 GMT

Thanks. Ive read that water traps should be replaced on a monthly basis.

Would you suggest that these sampling lines should be single use only?

RE: Capnograph sampling line

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:13:29 GMT

Over time they will become blocked with water vapour and secretions meaning they need to be changed as well as the water traps. Both are available from ACE vet supplies