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. 2021 Nov 15;8(1):e001121. doi: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001121

Table 8.

Calibration and verification methods and frequencies for various O2 and CO2 gas analysers

O2 and CO2 gas analysers
Method/sensor Verification/calibration Frequency
Mass spectrometers/infrared 2-point calibration
Known FiO2 and FiCO2 (±1%)8 9
Mass flow sensor/simulator
21% O2 in N2 (balance) at (x) flow (±1%)
Before each test
Electrochemical Not common in clinical setting