NeoBeat
Newborn Heart Rate Meter
User Guide
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NeoBeat 532-00033 NeoBeat Mini 531-00033
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Important Information
The information in this User Guide applies to both NeoBeat and
NeoBeat Mini.
Prior to first use, read the User Guide completely to become familiar
with the operation and maintenance of NeoBeat. Read all Cautions and
Warnings before using NeoBeat.
Warnings and Cautions
A Warning states a condition, hazard, or unsafe practice that can result in
serious personal injury or death.
A Caution states a condition, hazard, or unsafe practice that can result in
minor personal injury or damage to the product.
Notes
A Note states important information about the product or its operation.
Rx Only (USA)
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed
healthcare practitioner.
Intended Use
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Intended medical indication:
NeoBeat and NeoBeat Mini are intended to measure the heart rate of a
newborn within the first few hours after delivery.
NeoBeat is intended for use on newborns approximately 1.5 – 5 kg
(3.3 – 11 lb) and NeoBeat Mini for newborns 0.8 – 2 kg (1.7 – 4.4 lb).
NeoBeat and NeoBeat Mini are intended to be in contact with the intact
skin of the newborn's torso.
Intended users:
Healthcare professionals trained in newborn resuscitation.
Operating principle:
A battery powered monitor placed on the torso of a newborn to measure
and present the heart rate. Dry electrodes on each arm of the device are
placed on opposite sides of the patient's torso to pick up an ECG based
signal. The signal is analyzed by a QRS detection algorithm, and heart rate
is displayed.
Charging LED
Error LED Bluetooth® LED
ECG Dry Electrode ECG Dry Electrode
Overview
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ECG Dry Electrode
Magnetic Charging
Interface
LED Display
NeoBeat *
* Patient Applied Part
Mounting Bracket
Charging Stand
Newborn Bag-Mask Holder Power Adapter with
interchangeable plugs
Overview
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Magnetic
Charging
Interface
NeoBeat Charging Stand can be mounted vertically to a wall, rail or post,
or placed on a tabletop. When mounted vertically, the Newborn Bag-Mask
Holder is optional. When used on a tabletop, the Newborn Bag-Mask
Holder functions as a stand.
Caution
Do not mount the Charging Stand in close proximity to heat sources
(e.g. directly below an infant warmer heat lamp).
Setup
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Vertical Mount
• Multiple mounting screw hole patterns:
9 x 9 mm, 21 x 21 mm, 75 x 75 mm.
• Use screws or double sided foam tape (not included) to mount the
Mounting Bracket.
Setup
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