Hidalgo EQ001 Users Guide
EQUIVITAL™ EQ-01 VITAL SIGNS
MONITOR
USER APPLICATION GUIDE
Draft: D Date: 02nd June 2006
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USER APPLICATION GUIDE
CONTENTS
What is the Equivital Monitor Used For: .................................................................................................... 4
What does the Equivital Vital Signs Monitor Consist Of: .........................................................................5
Fitting Instructions........................................................................................................................................ 5
Recharging or Changing Batteries on the SEM ...................................................................................... 8
Switching the Sensor On and Off............................................................................................................ 10
Washing and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 10
Accessories................................................................................................................................................ 10
Repair and Service ................................................................................................................................... 11
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 11
FCC Compliance and Advisory Notice (US Markets) .......................................................................... 13
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Explanation of Symbols
Within this manual the following symbols are used to indicate warnings and precautions a user
should take when using this device:
A warning is shown within a highlighted box and includes a symbol
Failure to follow the warning may comprise the safe operation of the device and can lead to a
risk of injury.
A precaution is noted in a highlighted box. Failure to follow a precaution may lead to a
reduction in performance of the device when in use.
Before using Equivital™
Please observe the following warnings and precautions:
Warnings
IF YOU ARE UNCLEAR AS TO WHY YOU ARE BEING ASKED TO WEAR THIS DEVICE
•
PLEASE CONSULT THE HEALTH CARE PROFFESIONAL OR OCCUPATIONAL WELFARE
PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE USE.
• THE EQUIVITAL™ DEVICE MAY BE USED TO MONITOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE
WORKPLACE. WHEN USED IN THIS MANNER THE DEVICE MUST BE INTEGRATED INTO
THE OPERATING ORGANISATIONS SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES.
YOU SHOULD RECEIVE APPROPRIATE TRAINING FROM YOUR ORGANISATION
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE
• USE OF THE DEVICE DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE USER OR ORGANISATION TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RISKS OR TO REDUCE LEVEL OF CARE.
• THIS DEVICE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CALL EMERGENCY SERVICE ASSISTANCE.
• DO NOT APPLY SENSOR TO BROKEN, DAMAGED OR IRRITATED SKIN.
REMOVE SENSOR IMMEDIATELY IF SKIN IRRITATION OR RASHING OCCURS.
•
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT ANY CABLES TO THE EQUIVITAL DEVICE WHEN
WORN ON BODY- THIS INCLUDES HIDALGO SUPPLIED BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE DEVICE BEFORE CHARGING.
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• IF YOU HAVE AN IMPLANTED DEFIBRILLATOR OR PACEMAKER DO NOT USE THIS
DEVICE. IF YOU WEAR OR USE OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PLEASE CONTACT YOU
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE.
• USE ONLY THE HIDALGO PROVIDED BATTERY CHARGER AND BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH
THE DEVICE. THE SAFE USE OF THE DEVICE IS ONLY GUARANTEED WITH THESE
ACCESSORIES. A FULL LIST OF ACCESSORIES IS PROVIDED AT THE REAR OF THIS
DOCUMENT
Precautions
• DO NOT USE LOTIONS, OILS, PERFUMES, DEODORANT OR POWDER ON THE AREA WHERE THE SENSOR
BELT IS BEING APPLIED
EACH TIME YOU USE THE SENSOR INSPECT THE BELT AND CASE UNIT FOR SIGNS OF DAMAGE (TEARS/
•
CRACKS ETC). IF ANY DAMAGE IS IDENTIFIED DO NOT USE THE SENSOR UNTIL THE DAMAGED PART
HAS BEEN REPLACED
• TO GET MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FROM THE SYSTEM YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE BELT HARNESS AFTER
25 WASHES.
What is the Equivital Monitor Used For:
The Equivital™ Vital Signs Physiological Monitor is a non-invasive ambulatory monitoring
wireless telemetry device intended to allow monitoring of a users vital signs physiology in
environment’s where access to traditional clinical care facilities may be limited or
impractical (for example in the workplace or outdoors) and justification exists for such
monitoring.
The device maybe used by persons operating in circumstances where an increased risk of
physical trauma exists due to the environment in which the user is placed. Typically these
environments may be found within personnel working in the military, public safety and
hazardous plant workplaces.
The device may also be used for the collection of ambulatory physiology for general
research purposes in application such as sports or human performance medicine.
The device offers continuous monitoring of two views of the user’s heart electrical activity
(ECG) and respiratory breathing frequency inferred from thoracic cavity movement and
uses this data to derive a Heart and Breathing Effort Rate.
The sensor also provides additional information:
• an indication of the users activity level (none, low or high) derived from a
movement detection sensor.
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• body orientation.
• chest skin surface temperature.
• alternate secondary measurement of heart rat
• alternate secondary measurement of respiration effort
indications and alerts if physiology exceeds predefined boundaries.
•
What does the Equivital Vital Signs Monitor Consist Of:
The device consists of two items:
A sensor electronics module (SEM) which contains a battery , electronics and software in order
to measure the vitals signs signals off the body.
A belt harness which holds the SEM onto the body and contains fabric electrodes in order to
contact to the user skin.
Fitting Instructions
Selecting the Correct Belt Size
The following sizing chart provides a guideline on how to select the correct belt size to use
Belt Size Shirt Size Chest Circumference
S S 33-37
M M 37-41
L L 41-45
XL XL 45-49
Some variation may exist for uses at the size boundaries in which case it is recommended to go
for the larger sized belt.
Applying the Belt
1. Pass adjuster strap through loop of shoulder strap
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