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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor offer expanded clinical utility over previous Microstream™ capnography monitors?
  • Does the intended use for the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor include use in the Emergency Medical Service environment?
  • How do I charge the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor batteries?
  • Can the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor be upgraded when new software, algorithms, and parameters are available in the future?
  • Is the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor built to endure drops, falls, and spills and function well in challenging environments?
  • How often do I need to calibrate the monitor?
  • What is ‘EMS Mode’?*
  • How do I disable ‘EMS Mode’ as the default mode?
  • If ‘EMS Mode’ is disabled, what message appears when the monitor is powered on?
  • Does the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor have ’Standby Mode’?
  • How do I put the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor in ‘Parameter Standby Mode’?
  • Does the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor provide connectivity options?
  • Can the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor connect to an electronic medical record (EMR) system?
  • How can you store and download data from the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor?*
  • How can I distinguish between different patient data when storing and downloading the data?
  • If I forget to create a patient ID when I admit a new patient, can I still distinguish between patient data?
  • How are trends captured on the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor?
  • How are trends displayed on the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor?
  • What reports are available with the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor?
  • How do I activate smart alarm features?
  • What can I tell my patients about capnography?
  • What should I say about monitor alarms?
  • Can patients drink liquids or eat while being monitored?
  • How long are patients monitored?
  • *For additional information, please refer to the Capnostream™ 35 portable respiratory monitor PM35MN, with Microstream™ etCO2 and Nellcor™ SpO2 technologies P/N 016416C01.
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