Welch Allyn CS 242, CS 244, CS 246 Directions For Use Manual

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Propaq

Vital Signs Monitor

Directions for Use

Models 242, 244, 246 Software version 3.7X

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Contents

1 - General information ......................................1

2 - Setup .................................................15

iii

Intended use.....................................................1

Symbols ........................................................2

General warnings and cautions.......................................3

Controls and connectors............................................7

Display ........................................................10

Menus.........................................................11

Learn Propaq CS operation with Inservice Mode ........................13

Prepare the Propaq CS monitor for a new patient .......................15

Set patient alarms and alarm limits...................................17

Change the current Patient Mode ...................................18

Change Powerup Patient Mode or store customized settings ..............19

3 - Monitoring .............................................21

Perform ECG/RESP monitoring .....................................21

Using the Propaq CS monitor with pacemaker patients...................27

Perform Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) monitoring.......................28

Take a Noninvasive Blood-Pressure (NIBP) reading ......................32

Perform temperature monitoring ....................................37

Perform SpO2monitoring ..........................................38

Perform Mainstream CO2monitoring.................................43

Perform sidestream CO2monitoring .................................45

Set up the CO2display and alarm limits ...............................47

4 - Alarms & Alerts .........................................51

Description of alarm and alert tone patterns ...........................51

Silence an active alarm or alert tone for 90 seconds .....................51

Inhibit alarm and alert tones for four minutes: 4 MIN SUSPND .............53

Inhibit alarm and alert tones indefinitely: ALL ALARMS...................54

Summary of alarm and alert keys and Acuity Central Station messages ......55

Customize alarm limits based on patient’s current vital signs ..............56

Alarm holdoffs ..................................................57

Connect nurse call option ..........................................57

Troubleshooting equipment alert messages ...........................58

5 - Printing & trends ........................................67

Print patient data.................................................67

Display or print trends.............................................68

Set printer options and automatic printing .............................70

Print OxyCRG ...................................................71

6 - Acuity .................................................73

Understanding the Propaq CS, Acuity, and FlexNet network ...............73

Hardwired (Serial) connection to Acuity ...............................77

Wireless connection to Acuity ......................................79

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7 - Maintenance ...........................................83

Avoid electrostatic discharge .......................................83

Connect the AC power adapter to recharge the battery...................83

Replace monitor input power fuse ...................................86

Install printer paper ...............................................87

Inspect and clean the monitor and accessories .........................88

Service interval recommendations ...................................89

Recycling monitor components .....................................89

Extended storage precautions ......................................90

Change the Wireless Propaq CS network name ........................90

8 - Reference ..............................................93

Set the time and date .............................................93

Change the date format, ECG filter, and units ..........................94

Factory default settings ...........................................95

Specifications ...................................................97

9 - Compliance ...........................................117

Index ...................................................123

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General information

Intended use

The Propaq CS monitor is intended to be used by skilled clinicians for multiparameter vital signs monitoring of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in health care facility bedside applications. It is also intended for intra-facility transport.

• The ECG channel is intended for five-lead or three-lead ECG monitoring.

• The Respiration (RESP) channel is intended to detect the rate or absence of respiratory effort, deriving the signal by measuring the ac impedance between selected terminals of ECG electrodes.

• The Invasive Pressure (IBP) channel is intended for measuring arterial, venous, and intracranial pressures (and umbilical artery and vein pressures for neonates) using invasive transducers.

• The Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) channel is intended for indirectly measuring arterial pressures using an inflatable cuff. If ECG is also monitored, the Propaq CS Smartcuf™ software algorithm automatically synchronizes the NIBP measurement process to the occurrences of the R-wave, increasing accuracy in cases of extreme artifact and diminished pulses. The operator may disable or enable the Smartcuf algorithm in the NIBP Menu.

• The Temperature (TEMP) channel is intended to measure temperature using an attachable probe.

• The Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) channel is intended to noninvasively measure oxygen saturation of arteriolar hemoglobin at a peripheral measurement site.

• The Capnography (CO2) channel is intended to noninvasively measure the following vital signs or events: End-tidal CO2(ETCO2), Inspired CO2(INCO2), Breath Rate, and Apnea.

• Propaq CS monitors that do not include CO2or printer options are able to withstand light rain exposure over short periods of time (uniform distribution of approximately 1 mm of water/ minute for 10 minutes or less).

This guide was written for clinicians. Although this guide may describe some monitoring techniques, Welch Allyn®expects that you are a trained clinician who knows how to take and interpret a patient’s vital signs. This monitor has been designed as a quality monitor; however, inherent limitations require that good clinical judgment always prevail.

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Symbols

WARNING Indicates conditions that could lead to illness, injury, or death.

Caution In this manual, indicates conditions that could damage equipment or other property.

Caution On the product, means “Consult the accompanying documentation.”

The following symbols may appear on the Propaq CS monitor or accessories. They are defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC 878 and IEC 417A.

Off (Standby) Two-way communication port

On Input port

For continued fire protection, use only the specified fuse

Direct current Alternating current

Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. This device contains an approved RLAN module frequency 2402 to 2480 MHz

Fuse Recycle the monitor and battery separately

Direct current or alternating current Separate batteries from other disposables for

Caution: Refer to Directions For Use and accompanying documentation

See the accompanying manual Urgent alarm notification (output to Nurse

Battery charging when green indicator illuminated

Patient connections are Type CF, isolated for direct cardiac application, and protected against defibrillation

Patient connections are Type BF, and protected against defibrillation

IPX1

Output port

Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. This device contains an approved RLAN module frequency 5150 to 5825 MHz

from other waste. Refer to

www.welchallyn.com/weee for collection

point and additional information.

recycling.

Enclosure Protection Drip proof:Classification IPX1 per EN 60529

Call system)

Temperature sensor input

Transformer meets requirements of a short-circuit-proof safety-isolating power transformer

For indoor use only (on power adapter only)

Protected during defibrillation Stacking limit by number

This way up Temperature limits

Fragile Humidity limit

Keep away from rain Altitude limit

Patient connections are Type B The device hasmet all essential requirements

of European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC for a Class 1 product

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The CE Mark and Notified Body Registration Number signify the device has met all essential requirements of European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC

Restrictions for use of wireless device in Europe. European Communities Class 2 radio equipment

FCC ID: PGUWA11A07 IC: 4168a-WA11A07

NIBP cuff sizes: Thigh Large adult Adult Small adult Child Infant

This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada requirements for international radiators (802.11 wireless)

NRTL/C

Evaluated to CSA 601-1 and UL2601-1

The Canadian Standards Association has evaluated this device according to CSA 601-1 and Underwriters Laboratory Standard UL 2601-1.

This device has been tested and certified by the Canadian Standards Association International to comply with applicable U.S. and Canadian medical safety standards.

Apply the NIBP cuff as shown.

Single-use only (not reusable).

General warnings and cautions

Familiarize yourself with all warnings and cautions before using the Propaq CS monitor. In addition to the following, other warnings and cautions appear throughout this manual.

WARNING Safe interconnection between the Propaq CS monitor and other devices must comply with applicable medical systems safety standards such as IEC 60101-1-1. Within certain governmental jurisdictions, all interconnected accessory equipment must be labeled by an approved testing laboratory. After interconnection with accessory equipment, risk (leakage) current and grounding requirements must be maintained.

WARNING This monitor is to be operated by qualified personnel only. The operator of this monitor should read this entire manual and all accessory directions for use before operating the monitor.

WARNING Before you use a Propaq CS monitor on a new patient, always turn off the monitor for a few seconds, then turn it on again. This clears the prior patient’s trend values, alarm limit settings, and NIBP cuff inflation target.

WARNING Always check the patient mode when monitoring a new patient. The patient mode determines default alarm limits, maximum cuff inflation pressure, and internal algorithm settings.

WARNING The monitor may not meet its performance specifications if stored or used outside the specified temperature and humidity ranges.

WARNING Place the Propaq monitor and accessories in locations where they cannot harm the patient if they fall from their shelf or mount. Lift the monitor only by its handle; do not lift it by any attached cables.

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WARNING Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor. Do not connect more than one monitor to a patient.

WARNING Inspect the power adapter cord periodically for fraying or other damage, and replace the adapter as needed. Do not operate the apparatus from ac power with a damaged power adapter cord or plug.

WARNING Make frequent electrical and visual checks on cables, sensors, and electrode wires. All cables, sensors, and electrode wires must be inspected, properly maintained, and in proper working order to allow the equipment to function properly and protect patient safety.

WARNING As with all medical equipment, carefully route the patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.

WARNING Avoid electrosurgery burns at monitoring sites by ensuring proper connection of the electrosurgery return circuit so that the return paths cannot be made through monitoring electrodes and probes.

WARNING During defibrillation, keep the discharge paddles away from ECG and other electrodes, as well as other conductive parts in contact with the patient. Avoid contact with any accessories connected to the monitor’s left side panel.

WARNING To ensure patient safety, the conductive parts of the ECG electrodes (including associated connectors) and other patient-applied parts should not contact other conductive parts, including earth ground, at any time.

WARNING Do not operate this product in the presence of flammable anesthetics or other flammable substance in combination with air, oxygen-enriched environments, or nitrous oxide; explosion can result.

WARNING Electronic equipment that emits strong electromagnetic or radio frequency signals can cause electrical interference with ECG monitor operation. This interference may distort the displayed or recorded ECG signal, thereby preventing accurate rhythm analysis. Avoid operating this device near equipment of this type.

WARNING When using a power adapter with this monitor, be sure to connect the power adapter to a three-wire, grounded, hospital-grade receptacle. Do not under any circumstances attempt to remove the grounding conductor from the power plug of the power adapter. Do not plug the power adapter into an extension cord. If there is any doubt about the integrity of the protective earth ground of the receptacle for the power adapter, do not plug in the power adapter; operate the monitor only on battery power. Contact your biomedical engineering department for assistance in identifying the proper power receptacle and making appropriate power connections.

WARNING To help protect against electrical shock due to leakage current, use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

WARNING Always use accessories according to the standards of your facility and according to the manufacturer's directions for use.

WARNING Use of accessories not recommended by Welch Allyn may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of the equipment.

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WARNING If a product has been dropped or severely abused, send it to a qualified service person to confirm proper operation and acceptable risk (leakage) current values.

WARNING Some or all NIBP safety functions are disabled in the NIBP TEST screen in the Service Menu. Do not attempt to conduct NIBP TEST when the cuff is attached to a patient.

WARNING Do not use the Propaq CS monitor in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite or a hyperbaric chamber. Such use can cause fire or explosion resulting in patient injury and monitor damage.

WARNING Impedance pneumography and CO2monitoring may not operate properly when used in conjunction with high-frequency jet ventilation or high-frequency oscillatory ventilation.

WARNING This monitor should only be repaired by qualified service personnel. The operator should not attempt to open the monitor case or perform any maintenance on the monitor except for procedures explicitly described in this manual that can be performed by operators such as inspection and cleaning.

WARNING When taking NIBP measurements, periodically observe the patient’s limb to make sure that the circulation is not impaired for a prolonged period of time. Also make sure the blood pressure cuff is properly placed according to the Propaq CS Directions for Use. Be especially careful when using the short-term automatic mode (TURBOCUF). Prolonged impairment of circulation or improper cuff placement can cause contusions.

WARNING The range of values measured by the monitoring parameters is provided in the Specifications section of the Propaq CS Directions for Use. Operation of the monitor outside the range of specified values is not recommended and may cause inaccurate results.

WARNING Electronic equipment that emits very strong electromagnetic or radio frequency signals can cause electrical interference with monitor operation, including causing the monitor to turn off power. Avoid operating this monitor near such equipment. For guidance about electromagnetic emissions and the recommended separation distance between the monitor and such equipment, refer to the specifications section of this manual.

WARNING Military radars are allocated as primary users in the bandwidths between 5.25 - 5.35 GHz and 5.47 to 5.725 GHz. In the event a radar signature is detected, the Access Point moves to a new channel, which can temporarily interrupt patient monitoring. If the device (wireless) is operated near a military radar, the radar could cause damage to the device.

WARNING This product contains no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized changes to the product invalidate Welch Allyn’s warranty and also invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.

WARNING Do not use the pulse oximeter as a replacement or substitute for ECG-based arrhythmia analysis.

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WARNING The bedside patient monitor is the primary alarming source for the patient and a central station is a backup alarm source. The central station is only as reliable as its network and should be relied on only as a backup alarming device.

WARNING The leading cause of patient death or serious injury reported with the use of patient monitoring equipment is failure to respond to alarms notifying the user of an adverse change in patient condition. If you are relying on visual alarm notifications, maintain a clear line of sight and remain within 4 meters of the monitor or the central station. If you are relying on audio alarm notifications, make sure that you can hear audio alarms from where you are. Set the volume as needed considering the environment and ambient noise levels. Verify that the alarm is audible to a clinician working at the maximum distance from the monitor or central station.

WARNING Auto-reboots occur and wireless connection is occasionally disrupted. During this period, the bedside monitors continue to provide their primary alarming functions. Auto-reboots occur infrequently, due to poor environmental conditions. Failure to perform preventative maintenance can increase the frequency of occurrence.

WARNING False alarms may occur in some situations. You must understand and address the cause of the false alarms whenever possible to eliminate the possibility of repeated false alarms and alarm fatigue, which might result in a failure to respond to an actual alarm situation.

Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Welch Allyn could void the purchaser’s authority to operate the equipment.

Caution Do not autoclave the Propaq CS monitor. Autoclave accessories only if the manufacturer's instructions clearly approve it. Many accessories can be severely damaged by autoclaving.

Caution Federal USA law restricts this device to sale, distribution, or use by or on the order of a licensed medical practitioner.

It is possible for the monitor to detect a problem that prevents the monitor from operating properly. If this occurs, the monitor displays an error message and error number. Report such errors to Welch Allyn.

The Propaq CS monitor should be serviced only by a Welch Allyn service technician while under warranty. Propaq CS Service Manual (810-2708-XX) is available from Welch Allyn to assist the biomedical engineer during post-warranty period service.

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Controls and connectors

Yellow antenna cap indicates Wireless Propaq CS

Nurse Call Option

SpO2Option

Alarm Light Alarm(s) Off Light

Silence/Reset

Silences alarm tone for 90 seconds or re-enables alarm tone (if active)

Start/Stop NIBP

Starts or stops NIBP reading

Mainstream CO

Option

Printer Option

Sidestream CO

Option

Touch-screen controls

The front panel touch-screen provides five softkeys along the bottom and three icon-labeled keys along the right side. An Acuity®NET OFF key is displayed in the upper left corner if the monitor is connected to an Acuity system. These keys allow control of all monitoring and setup functions.

Note

Avoid pressing more than one touch-screen key at a time. Touching more than one key area at a time can cause the touch-screen to misinterpret the command and respond to the wrong key.

Caution Do not touch the screen with a sharp object such as a pen or pencil. Sharp objects can damage the touch-screen. Use your finger to press the touch-screen keys.

Home

Returns the display to the Main Menu

Printer Buttons

System control and connectors (right side panel)

On/Off Switch

Input Fuse

Power Input Connector

2AG

12-28V, 3A

DEFIB SYNCHROMONITOR

EKG x 1000

Defib Sync Connector Contact Welch Allyn technicalsupport for information (for specifications, see page 99)

Real-time ECG Output Connector

Speaker

Connector for Acuity or Modem-Propaq Battery Charging Light

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Patient connectors (left side panel)

Model 242

ECG NIBP Temperature (two channels)*

ECG / EKG RESP

NIBP PSNI

Propaq CS Model 242

ECG / EKG RESP

COMPATIBLE

NIBP

HP Model 242*

Model 244

ECG Invasiv Pressure (one channel) NIBP Temperature (two channels)*

ECG / EKG RESPINV. BP

NIBP

PSNI

Propaq CS Model 244

INV. BP

COMPATIBLE

ECG / EKG RESP

S N I

NIBP

HP Model 244*

Model 246

ECG Invasive Pressure (two channels) NIBP Temperature (two channels)*

ECG / EKG RESPINV. BP

NIBP

NIBP PSNI

PSNI

INV. BP

Propaq CS Model 246

INV. BP

COMPATIBLE

INV. BP

ECG / EKG RESP

P S N

NIBP

HP Model 246*

*The HP (Hewlett-Packard) side panels provide only one temperature connector.

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Option connectors

Mainstream CO2Connector Sidestream CO2Connector

SpO2Interface Cable

Masimo SpO2Connector

(motion-tolerant)

Nurse Call Connector

SpO2Interface Cable

Masimo SpO2Connector

(motion-tolerant)

Nellcor SpO2Connector

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Display

You can select up to four waveforms to be shown on the Propaq CS monitor. When only one waveform is selected, a trend window automatically appears beneath the waveform.

NET OFF

to disconnect

monitor from

Acuity network.

Patient mode Status messages can appear here.Time of day

Heart Rate Source: HR indicates ECG; PR indicates blood pressure or SpO

Heart Rate in beats per minute.

Bells indicate alarm limit status

All numeric values are

continuously displayed and updated.

If the monitor detects a

98.6

1.8

vital sign outside the measurable range, it

displays

- - - (below the range) or + + + (above the range).

Patient name

entered at Acuity

Central Station.

When selected,

trends are

displayed here.

STATSCALE

automatically

adjusts all

waveform scales

for optimum

viewing.

ADULT

NET OFF

ON NETWORK

MON

130

100

STATSCALE

17:05:10

ALLEN KIM

ALARMS

PRINT FAULT

ACUITY

TRENDS

BPM

112

(M)

mmHg

( 96)

(M)

( 15)

mmHg

NIBP

(M)

( 85)

mmHg

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

121

S D

122

100.4

T1 T2 ΔT

Br/m

While changing monitor settings, a status window may appear below the waveform:

ECG1

waveform is

always

displayed if

active.

Status

window

ADULT

NET OFF

ON NETWORK

MON

ECG/RESP

HR/PR TONE

PACER DISPLAY

ECG BANDWIDTH

RESP LEAD

RESP MONITORING : ON

17:05:10

ALLEN KIM

: OFF

: ON

: MONITOR (0.5-40Hz)

: Ld2 (RA-LL)

CHANGE

PRINT FAULT

BPM

112

( 96)

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP 100.4

MCO2

mmHg

SpO2

(M)

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

121

122

98.6

1.8

Br/m

Systolic,diastolic, and mean pressures are uniquely labeled and displayed.

ETCO

concentration Breath Rate from

Oxygensaturation is a percentage value.

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Menus

Menus for some patient vital signs are displayed only if the option is included in your Propaq CS monitor.

Main Menu

MAIN MENU

NIBP

ECG/ RESP

INVASIVE

PRESSURE

SpO2/

SETUP

SpO

CO2MENU 1

RANGE

mm/s MORE

CO2MENU 2A (NO CO2SENSORS)

GAS

COMP

RESPONSE

CO2MENU 2B (MAINSTREAM CO2ACTIVE)

GAS

COMP

RESPONSE SOURCE

CO2MENU 2C (SIDESTREAM CO2ACTIVE)

GAS

COMP

RESPONSE SOURCE

SpO2MENU 1

SIZE MORE

SpO2MENU 2

RESPONSE C-LOCK PREVIOUS

INVASIVE PRESSURE MENU 1

RANGE RESCALE ZERO P1 MORE

ZERO P2

FLOW

RATE

ECG/RESP MENU 1

ECG1 SIZE

ECG/RESP MENU 2

NEXT PREVIOUS

NIBP MENU

START AUTO/

STOP

INVASIVE PRESSURE MENU 2

LABEL

MANUAL

ECG1 LEAD

CHANGE

FORMAT

INTERVAL

ECG2

SIZE

CANCEL

LABEL

TURBOCUF

RESP

SIZE

CANCEL

FORMAT

SMARTCUF

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a w

Setup Menus

NIBP ECG/

RESP

INVASIVE

PRESSURE

SETUP MENU 1

WAVE

SCALE

SELECT

ACUITY

TREND MENU

PRINT NEXT

ACUITY MENU (HARDWIRED CONNECTION)

NET

OFF

ALARMS MENU

STAT SET 4 MIN

SUSPND RESUME

SpO

TREND

SNAPSHOT PREVIOUS

LIMITS PREVIOUS

SETUP

MOREALARMS TRENDSSTAT

SETUP MENU 2

NEXT CHANGE WAVE

OXYCRG

SELECT

PRINTER

ALARM LIMITS MENU

PARAMETER

SETTING

UP DOWNNEXT

ON/ OFF

Acuity Menu is displayed if the monitor is connected to Acuity. See “Understanding the Propaq

CS, Acuity, and FlexNet network” on page 73 for details

bout Acuity hardwired and

ireless communication

options.

ON/OFF key is not displayed for HR/PR alarm limits if the HR/PR

LARM LIMITS setting is set to

CANNOT TURN OFF.

Service menu tests are only

or use by authorized service personnel and are only available in the Adult patient mode. RADIO key is only displayed

or Wireless Propaq CS.

Patient Mode menu is accessed when CHANGE is pressed for PATIENT MODE.

Radio menu is displayed for Wireless Propaq CS.

2.4 GHz radio card models

only.

TIME/DAY MENU

NEXT UP DOWN ENTER

SERVICE MENU 1

TEST

SERVICE MENU 2

TEMP

TEST

SERVICE MENU 3

IBP

TEST

PIXEL

TEST

CAL

SpO TEST

NET

TEST

SYSTEM RADIO

SETTINGS MENU

NEXT CHANGE ALL

PRINTER SETUP MENU

CHANGE

TREND

WAVE SELECT MENU

NEXT INSERVICE PREVIOUS

PATIENT MODE MENU

NEONATAL PEDIATRIC SETUP

ON/ OFF

INSERVICE

ADULT

MODE SETUP MENU

NEXT POWERUP* USE

NETWORK

STATUS

NETWORK MONITOR

CHANGE

NET NAME

RADIO MENU

NOW

SERVICE

MORENIBP

MORESETTINGS SCREEN

SAVE

TEST

PCMCIA

TEST

ALARMS

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Learn Propaq CS operation with Inservice Mode

You can practice using the Propaq CS monitor with the in-service mode of operation.

The in-service mode cannot be activated while you are monitoring a patient. In in-service mode, the monitor display and all printouts include the message SIMULATING or SIMULATED DATA.

To practice with your Propaq CS monitor:

1. Disconnect all patient cables connected to the monitor. You can leave the NIBP cuff

connected to the monitor so you can take NIBP measurements.

2. To temporarily remove customized alarm settings, press Home, SETUP, MORE,

CHANGE, SETUP, USE NOW, YES.

3. To put the Propaq monitor in (non-alarming) Inservice Mode 1, press Home, SETUP,

WAVE SELECT, INSERVICE.

4. To set the Propaq monitor in (alarming) Inservice Mode 2, press Home, SETUP,

WAVE SELECT, INSERVICE.

Within 5 seconds, the monitor alarms because the “patient’s” vital signs fall outside the alarm limit ranges.

5. Confirm the following:

The monitor is sounding an alarm A vital sign numeric is flashing The small red light in the top right corner of the monitor is flashing The SILENCE and LIMITS keys are showing on the screen

6. To silence the alarm tone for 90 seconds, press Silence/Reset or SILENCE.

Visual alarm indications remain, and the alarm tone resets after the 90-second silence period.

7. To bring the Propaq monitor back into the (non-alarming) Inservice Mode 1, press

INSERVICE.

The “patient’s” vital sign readings will return to acceptable levels within the alarm limit range.

8. While in the inservice mode, you can press any monitor keys (except the

AUTO/MANUAL key in the NIBP Menu) to change a function setting. For example, you can change ECG and RESP waveform sizes, set alarm limits, or set custom settings.

You can also apply the NIBP cuff to yourself and take NIBP measurements.

9. Turn off the Propaq monitor.

Any previously set custom patient mode settings are restored when you turn it on again.

Under these conditions, if the monitor fails to generate visual or auditory alarm indications, carefully repeat the above steps. If the monitor is still unresponsive, remove it from circulation and take it to your facility’s biomedical service department for evaluation.

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Note

The inservice mode is not available if the monitor detects that a sensor has been connected (except for an NIBP cuff) or the NIBP Automatic Mode has been selected. If the monitor is in inservice mode and you connect a sensor (except for an NIBP cuff) or press the NIBP AUTO/MANUAL key, the monitor will turn off power to exit the inservice mode, and then turn on in the normal operating mode.

The pacemaker signal indicators are not displayed in the inservice mode.

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Setup

Prepare the Propaq CS monitor for a new patient

WARNING Before you use a Propaq CS monitor on a new patient, always turn it off for a few seconds and then turn it on again. This clears the prior patient’s trend values, alarm limit settings, and NIBP cuff inflation target.

1. Press the gray recessed MONITOR button on the right side of the monitor to turn the

monitor off (if it is on). Press it again to turn the monitor on. The monitor displays the powerup screen for about 10 seconds, then displays the Main Menu. The monitor is in the powerup patient mode with the associated settings.

2. Confirm that the monitor emits a tone. If the monitor has SpO2, listen for two tones

and confirm both speakers are working.

Note

Check the battery voltage level on the powerup screen (or check it on the Time/Day window: Home, SETUP, MORE, MORE). If the battery voltage is 7.4V or less or a low battery message is displayed, connect the monitor to an ac power adapter to recharge the battery (page 20). Connecting the adapter does not interrupt patient monitoring.

Home

3. Confirm the monitor is in the correct patient mode according to the patient’s age. If

the patient mode is not correct, from the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, CHANGE to access the Patient Mode window:

PATIENT MODE

SELECT PATIENT MODE BASED ON AGE:

NEO : < 44 WEEKS GEST. AGE

PED : > 44 WEEKS GEST. AGE,

< 9 YEARS

ADULT:

NEONATAL

4. Based on the patient’s age, press NEONATAL, PEDIATRIC,orADULT. When the

confirmation window appears, press YES to confirm your selection.

> 9 YEARS

PEDIATRIC

BATTERY: 8.2 VOLTS

ADULT

SETUP

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Whenever you change the patient mode, the alarm limit settings, maximum NIBP cuff inflation pressures, and internal computations are automatically changed to the defaults for that patient mode. See page 19 for information about preset Factory patient modes or programmable Custom patient modes.

Note

If you change the patient mode, the CO

alarm limits in the new mode might vary

slightly from the originally-programmed CO2alarm limits for the new mode. Check the CO2alarm limits.

5. To select which vital sign waveforms will display, from the Main Menu press SETUP,

MORE, WAVE SELECT. Use NEXT and ON/OFF to turn on the desired waveforms in the Wave Select window.

SETUP

ECG

: ON

ON/ OFF

WAVE SELECT

2 :

RESP : ON

SpO

: ON

NIBP : ON

INSERVICE

You can turn on all waveforms, but only the first four waveforms selected as ON in the Wave Select window are displayed. You cannot turn off the ECG1 waveform.

6. To set the HR/PR source, display sweep speed, tone volumes, and display brightness,

from the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE to access Setup Menu 2. Use NEXT and CHANGE to select settings.

SETUP

HR/PR RR/BR

CURRENT SOURCE : ??? SELECTED SOURCE : ECG SWEEP (mm/s)

ALARM TONE HR/PR TONE

PATIENT MODE

BRIGHTNESS

CHANGE

: :

25.0

LOW OFF

ADULT

NORMAL

SELECT

WAVE

???

---

6.25

PRINTER

???isdisplayed until a source is active.

CURRENT SOURCE When the selected HR/PR source is no longer available, the current

source is the active source with highest priority. The RR/BR source cannot be manually selected. It is always CO

if CO2is active.

Otherwise, it is ECG/RESP.

SELECTED SOURCE The user-selected HR/PR source is displayed along with the HR/PR

source currently used by the monitor.

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SWEEP (mm/s) Selectable sweep speeds for HR/PR: 12.5, 25, 50 mm/sec.

Selectable sweep speeds for RR/BR: 3.13, 6.25, 12.5 mm/sec.

ALARM TONE Sets the Alarm Tone volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW.

HR/PR TONE Sets the Heart Tone volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, or OFF.

BRIGHTNESS Sets the display brightness to NORMAL or LOW.

WARNING At the highest volume alarm level, the sound pressure level does not exceed safe limits (OSHA HSM 73-1101, 1972). However, additional precautions may be required in patients under treatment with ototoxic medications.

Set patient alarms and alarm limits

1. From the Main Menu, press SETUP, ALARMS to access the Alarms Status Menu:

(M)

ALARM STATUS

APNEA :

HR/PR :

P1 :

P2 :

STAT SET

4 MIN

SUSPND

RR/BR :

SpO

NIBP :

TEMP :

All alarm limits are on. At least one alarm limit is off.

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

LIMITS

mmHg

(M)

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

122

100.4

98.6

1.8

Br/m

Bells also appear in numerics windows.

(No bell) All alarm limits are off or the vital sign

is not being monitored.

2. Press LIMITS to display the Alarms Limits window:

ALARM LIMITS

HR/PR BPM 120 50

Arrow indicates there are more

parameters that are not displayed.

Press NEXT PARAMETER to scroll

down. After the selection reaches

the last parameter, it returns to

the top (HR/PR).

RR/BR APNEA DELAY SpO

ETCO2 INCO2 NIBP S NIBP D NIBP (M) T1

T2 ΔT

PARAMETER

An asterisk indicates this alarm limit was violated during monitoring.

Red asterisk = alarm is occurring now.

Yellow asterisk = alarm has occurred since the last time this window was entered. The asterisk is removed when you exit this menu. The asterisk reappears if the limit is violated again.

Br/M

mmHg mmHg mmHg mmHg mmHg

SETTING

sec %

F F F

UPPER LOWER

30 20 100 OFF OFF 220 110 120

100.0

5.0

OFF

75 35 50

95.0

0.0

DOWN

(M)

mmHg

122

T1 T2 ΔT

Br/m

ON/ OFF

99.8

98.6

1.2

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

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3. Press NEXT PARAMETER to highlight the parameter you want to change, then press NEXT SETTING to highlight the limit you want to change.

4. Press UP, DOWN,orON/OFF to change the limits.

The apnea alarm cannot be turned off at any time.

5. After setting the desired limits, press Home to return to the Main Menu.

Home

Change the current Patient Mode

1. To change the current patient mode, from the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, CHANGE to access the Patient Mode window:

PATIENT MODE

SELECT PATIENT MODE BASED ON AGE:

NEO : < 44 WEEKS GEST. AGE

PED : > 44 WEEKS GEST. AGE,

< 9 YEARS

ADULT:

NEONATAL

> 9 YEARS

PEDIATRIC

BATTERY: 8.2 VOLTS

ADULT

SETUP

2. Based on the patient’s age, press NEONATAL, PEDIATRIC,orADULT. When the confirmation window appears, press YES to confirm your selection.

Note

If you change the patient mode, the CO2alarm limits in the new mode might vary slightly from the originally-programmed CO2alarm limits for the new mode. Check the CO2alarm limits.

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Change Powerup Patient Mode or store customized settings

The Propaq CS monitor has standard, preset, default powerup settings and alarm limits for each patient mode: Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal. These are “Factory Patient Mode” settings (listed on “Factory default settings” on page 95).

You can also choose to customize and store programmable powerup settings and alarm limits for each patient mode. These are “Custom Patient Mode” settings.

The instructions below describe how to change the powerup patient mode and how to select and store new Custom Patient Mode settings.

Note

When you change patient modes, you also change the alarm limits associated with the new patient mode.

Change the Powerup Patient Mode

1. From the Main Menu, press SETUP, MORE, CHANGE, SETUP to access the Mode Setup window.

MODE SETUP

FACTORY:

Asterisk indicates which patient

mode is currently selected for

powerup.

2. Press NEXT to highlight the desired Factory or Custom powerup mode, then press POWERUP* and YES. The new powerup selection is marked by the asterisk.

Changing the powerup mode does not affect the patient mode currently used.

CUSTOM

BATTERY: 9.2 VOLTS

*ADULT PED

ADULT PED

* = PATIENT MODE ON POWERUP

POWERUP* USE

NEO

NOW

SAVE

(M)

( 15)

NIBP

(M)

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

S D

mmHg

122

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

Br/m

100.4

98.6

1.8

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Customize Patient Mode settings

1. From the Main Menu, press SETUP, MORE, CHANGE, SETUP to access the Mode Setup window.

2. The patient mode you want to reprogram (ADULT, PED, or NEO) must be currently selected. To make sure it is currently selected, press NEXT as needed to highlight the desired mode, then press USE NOW and YES.

3. Press Home to exit the Mode Setup window, then use other menus and keys to set the monitor settings and alarm limits as desired.

A convenient way to access settings and alarm limits for all functions without connecting cables is to select the in-service mode (disconnect all patient cables, turn the monitor power off and then on, then press SETUP, WAVE SELECT, INSERVICE from the Main Menu).

WARNING If any alarms are set to OFF and you select SAVE to store settings for a Custom patient mode, those alarms will be OFF when the monitor powers up in that Custom patient mode or that Custom patient mode is selected. Consider carefully before setting Custom patient mode powerup alarms to OFF.

Home

4. Re-enter the Mode Setup window, press NEXT as needed to highlight the desired Custom mode, then press SAVE and YES.

If the in-service mode is used, turn off the monitor to exit the in-service mode.

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Monitoring

Perform ECG/RESP monitoring

WARNING Impedance pneumography detects respiratory effort via changes in chest volume; therefore, impedance pneumography can be used to detect central apnea. However, apnea episodes with continued respiratory effort, such as obstructive apnea and mixed apnea, may go undetected. Also, artifact due to patient motion, apnea mattress shaking, or electrocautery use may cause apnea episodes to go undetected. Always monitor and set alarms for SpO2when using impedance pneumography to monitor respiratory function.

WARNING The Propaq CS monitor automatically rejects cardiovascular artifact. This function is dependent upon accurate ECG R-wave detection. Therefore, always select the ECG lead with the most prominent QRS complex when monitoring respiration via impedance pneumography.

WARNING Don’t place the Propaq CS monitor with RESP in close proximity to another respiration monitor because the RESP measurement frequencies may interfere with one another.

WARNING Because pacemaker pulses in some instances may be falsely counted as breaths, impedance pneumography is not recommended for use on paced patients.

WARNING Motion artifact can cause incorrect breath rate or heart rate readings. Minimize patient motion whenever possible.

WARNING If a disconnected lead is in too close proximity to other electrical devices, it may cause false heart rate, a failure to detect apnea, or a failure to display a Lead Fail message.

WARNING The Propaq CS monitor does not provide arrhythmia analysis. Therefore, arrhythmias are not analyzed and may cause the monitor to display inaccurate heart rates.

WARNING The Propaq CS monitor shows + + + for HR numerics between 301 and 350 beats per minute. Above 350 beats per minute, it may display incorrectly low heart rates, due to intermittent picking of R-waves.

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WARNING High-intensity radio frequency (RF) energy from external sources, such as an improperly connected electrosurgical unit, can induce heat into electrodes and cables which can cause burns on the patient. Reading errors and damage to equipment may also result. This hazard can be reduced by (1) avoiding the use of small ECG electrodes, (2) selecting ECG electrode attachment points remote from the surgical site and from the electrosurgical return electrode, (3) using electrosurgical return electrodes with the largest practical contact area, and (4) assuring proper application of the electrosurgical return electrode to the patient.

WARNING Verify patient mode. Incorrect patient mode may result in inaccurate heart rates and inappropriate alarm settings.

WARNING To help prevent injury, use the provided garment clips to route the ECG cables away from the patient’s head.

WARNING Use of ECG cables with loose or faulty detachable lead wires may cause erratic behavior of the ECG waveform, SpO

(C-LOCK), and NIBP

(Smartcuf) due to intermittent ECG lead wire connections.

WARNING Use only ECG safety cables that are designed so that they cannot accidently be plugged into an ac mains outlet or make contact with other hazardous electrical potentials including earth ground. To prevent damage during defibrillation, don’t use ECG cables without 1 k series resistors.

WARNING Before you use a Propaq CS monitor on a new patient, always turn it off for a few seconds, then turn it on again. This clears the prior patient’s trend values and alarm limit settings.

Caution To protect the Propaq CS monitor from damage during defibrillation, for accurate ECG information, and for protection against noise and other interference, use only ECG electrodes and cables specified or supplied by Welch Allyn (these cables have the required current-limiting resistors). Follow recommended application procedures.

• Impedance pneumography (RESP) is not recommended for use with high frequency ventilation.

• Since RESP is derived from the same leads as the ECG channel, the Propaq CS monitor determines which signals are cardiovascular artifact and which signals are a result of respiratory effort. If the breath rate is within five percent of the heart rate or a multiple or sub-multiple of the heart rate, the monitor may ignore breaths and trigger an apnea alarm.

• When monitoring RESP it is highly recommended that you use SpO2monitoring as a backup monitoring method.

• It is recommended that Propaq CS monitor respiratory measurements not be made in close proximity to electrically radiated equipment. When the Propaq CS monitor is operated per EN 60601-1-1 (radiated RF immunity 3 V/m), field strengths above 2 V/m may cause erroneous measurements at various frequencies.

• The Propaq CS monitor counts as “breaths” respiratory efforts that are larger than two times background cardiovascular artifact.

• Even though the Propaq CS monitor contains fully isolated patient-connected circuitry, it has not been specially designed for direct application on a patient’s heart.

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• Use only with accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

• Severe artifact and interference (such as defibrillation interference) can cause the waveform to move off the display for a few seconds before it is restored.

Prepare for ECG/RESP monitoring

1. Inspect the ECG cable and replace it if it shows signs of wear, breakage, or fraying.

2. Select the appropriate patient mode. To change patient modes, from the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, CHANGE, then the desired patient mode (NEONATAL, PEDIATRIC,orADULT) and then YES.

3. Select electrode sites on the patient.

Choose flat areas; avoid fatty areas and major muscles.

4. Shave or clip hair from electrode sites, thoroughly clean skin, and lightly rub dry.

You may use soap and water, isopropyl alcohol or special skin preparation pads. To avoid allergic reactions to electrodes, refer to the electrode manufacturer’s directions.

5. If you are using pre-gelled electrodes, make sure the electrode date is not expired and the gel is intact and not dried out. For best results, use only silver/silver chloride electrode.

If you are using non-gelled electrodes, apply a 1/4- to 1/2-inch mound of gel over the electrode contact area.

For best product performance and measurement accuracy, do not use stainless steel needle electrodes, squeeze bulb electrodes, or electrodes with dissimilar metals. Do not use electrodes from more than one manufacturer on the same patient.

6. Attach lead wires to the electrodes before applying them to the patient. Apply the electrodes to the patient as shown.

Standard 3-lead

Configuration

If using MCL1, select LEAD II on the monitor, and

use all three electrodes.

Marriott

Configuration

MCL 1

(G)=LA (-)=RA (+)=LL

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One of six V lead electrode placement

sites for the C lead.

5-lead Configuration

Neonate 3-lead Configuration

7. Plug the ECG cable into the ECG connector on the monitor's left side panel.

8. Support the ECG cable so it does not stress the electrode wires, ECG cable connectors, or electrodes.

9. If an electrosurgical unit will be used, place the ECG cable and electrode wires as far as possible from the surgical site and from the electrosurgical return electrode and its cables. This minimizes interference.

Although the ECG channel contains electrosurgical interference suppression (ESIS) circuitry, noise artifact may be displayed on the ECG trace while an electrosurgical device is in use. Choose electrode placement to minimize interference.

10. Look for an ECG waveform and heart rate on the monitor. Depending on how your monitor is programmed, a beep tone may occur with each detected QRS.

If there is no waveform, check the electrodes, wires, cable, and the monitor for a possible misconnection or lead fault.

11. To set up the ECG/RESP display, from the Main Menu press ECG/RESP to display the first ECG/RESP menu:

ECG1 lead selected

ECG1 size selected

ECG2 lead

The ECG2 lead is always V, except when

the ECG1 lead is V (in that case the

ECG2 lead is II).

RESP waveform is displayed (with RESP

option)

RESP lead selected

RESP size selected

BR indicates respiration rate is derived from active CO2channel. RR indicates CO

ADULT

NET OFF

ON NETWORK

MON

RESP

ECG

SIZE

is not monitored and respiration rate is derived from ECG/RESP.

17:05:10

ALLEN KIM

ECG

LEAD

PRINT FAULT

ECG

SIZE

RESP SIZE

BPM

112

(M)

mmHg

( 96)

(M)

( 15)

mmHg

NIBP

(M)

( 85)

mmHg

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

121

S D

122

100.4

T1 T2 ΔT

Br/m

98.6

1.8

12. Press buttons as desired to adjust the display:

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121

ECG1 SIZE Selects the ECG1 waveform size: 4, 2, 1, 0.5, or 0.2 mV/cm.

ECG1 LEAD Selects the ECG1 lead: I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, or V.

Selections aVR, aVL, aVF, and V are only available with a 5-lead ECG cable.

The ECG2 lead is always V, except when the ECG1 lead is V (in that case the ECG2 lead is II).

ECG2 SIZE Selects the ECG2 waveform size: 4, 2, 1, 0.5, or 0.2 mV/cm.

RESP SIZE Selects the RESP waveform size: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x.

The QRS detector sensitivity threshold is not affected by changing the ECG display size. Likewise, the RESP breath detector threshold is not affected by changing the RESP display size.

13. Press MORE to display the second ECG/RESP menu and status window:

(M)

ECG bandwidth selected:

MON = Monitor

EXT = Extended

MON

ECG/RESP

HR/PR TONE

PACER DISPLAY

ECG BANDWIDTH

RESP LEAD

RESP MONITORING : ON

: OFF

: ON

: MONITOR (0.5-40Hz)

: Ld2 (RA-LL)

CHANGE

( 96)

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

mmHg

(M)

mmHg

(M)

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

122

100.4

98.6

1.8

Br/m

14. Press NEXT and CHANGE as desired to adjust the display.

HR/PR TONE Sets heart tone loudness to LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, or OFF.

If SpO2is monitored, tone pitch varies with the SpO

value.

PACER DISPLAY Turns on and off the pacer indicator in the ECG waveform.

If the patient has a pacemaker, you may want to turn on the pacer indicator (see page 27).

ECG BANDWIDTH Selects the bandwidth for displayed and printed data.

MONITOR is 0.5 Hz to 40 Hz (Adult mode) or 0.5 Hz to 120 Hz (Pediatric and Neonatal mode).

Monitor Mode filters out extraneous noise and artifact to provide a more stable display.

EXTENDED is 0.05 Hz to 40 Hz (Adult mode) or 0.05 Hz to 120 Hz (Pediatric and Neonatal mode).

Extended Mode is a higher-resolution setting that allow more detailed analysis.

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Always use Extended Mode when observing ST segment morphology on the display or printer. Although Monitor Mode is useful to minimize baseline wander due to artifact, ST segments can be distorted in Monitor Mode. This can potentially cause underestimation of ST elevation and overestimation of ST depression. Although the monitor does not have automated ST segment monitoring, ST segments may be accurately displayed and printed in Extended Mode.

RESP LEAD Selects the RESP lead: Ld1 (RA-LA) or Ld2 (RA-LL). RESP lead

selection is independent of ECG lead selection.

Choose the RESP lead that gives you the best signal. If neither signal is adequate, experiment with nonstandard electrode placement such as placing the RA and LA electrodes on the respective mid-axillary lines just above the level of the nipples.

RESP MONITORING Turns RESP on or off.

15. Set alarms according to your facility’s standards.

Use the ECG filter to display a better waveform

If the ECG waveform appears unclear or distorted, make sure the monitor ECG filter is properly set to reduce interference from your facility’s ac power frequency. To check the filter:

1. Press SETUP, MORE, MORE, SERVICE, YES to access the Service Menu.

2. Press MORE, MORE, SETTINGS to display the Settings Menu.

3. If the FILTER setting does not match your ac power frequency (60 or 50 Hz), press NEXT to highlight FILTER, then press CHANGE to change settings.

Contact a qualified service person if you have questions.

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Using the Propaq CS monitor with pacemaker patients

WARNING Pacemaker signals can differ from one pacemaker to the next. The Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) cautions that “in some devices, rate meters may continue to count the pacemaker rate during occurrences of cardiac arrest or some arrhythmias. Do not rely entirely upon rate meter alarms. All pacemaker patients should be kept under close or constant observation.”

WARNING The presence of much pacer-like noise can cause the displayed heart rate to be erratic even though the ECG trace may look undistorted with the pacer indicator off. To help avoid this noise problem, use fresh ECG electrodes and make sure the ECG cable lead wires make good connections.

If the patient being monitored has a pacemaker, the Propaq CS monitor detects and can indicate the occurrence of pacemaker signals.

1. To access the monitor pacer indicator, from the Main Menu press ECG/RESP, MORE, and then NEXT to select the PACER DISPLAY.

2. Press CHANGE to set the PACER DISPLAY either ON or OFF.

When ON, the monitor displays (and prints on printouts) vertical dashed lines to indicate each time a pacemaker signal is detected. (If the pacemaker signal is strong enough, the monitor also displays it as a waveform “spike.”)

Pacemaker signal indicators

NET OFF

MON

ADULT ON NETWORK

17:05:10

ALLEN KIM

PRINT FAULT

BPM

(M)

mmHg

( 96)

(M)

121

When OFF, the vertical lines are not displayed (or printed), but the pacemaker signal waveform spike is still displayed if strong enough.

Note

Pacemaker pulses are not counted as heartbeats as defined by the Pacer Pulse Rejection specifications (“ECG specifications” on page 97).

Noise on the ECG signal may be detected as pacer signals, causing the pacer indicator to appear on the display. If you don't need to indicate pacemaker signals, turn off the pacemaker indicator for a better ECG waveform display.

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Perform Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) monitoring

WARNING If electrocautery is used, always avoid using any transducer with a conductive (metal) case that is electrically connected to its cable shield. Using a conductive transducer case with such a shield connection risks high-frequency burns at the ECG electrodes if the transducer case becomes earth grounded.

WARNING Although complete disconnections of invasive pressure transducers will be detected by the normal alarm functions, partial disconnection will not be detected, nor will the use of some incompatible transducers. The user must exercise reasonable measures to ensure that approved transducers are used and that pressure transducers are connected properly.

WARNING Before you use a Propaq CS monitor on a new patient, always turn it off for a few seconds, then turn it on again. This clears the prior patient’s trend values and alarm limit settings.

WARNING For best product performance and measurement accuracy, use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

WARNING Always use accessories according to the standards of your facility and according to the manufacturer's directions for use. Do not use light-sensitive disposable transducers.

1. Inspect the transducer cable and transducer dome for wear, breakage, or fraying. Replace any worn or broken accessory.

2. Set up the transducer according to your hospital's procedures. Always refer to the transducer manufacturer’s Directions for Use. If the transducer is a disposable unit with separate cable, connect the transducer to the transducer cable.

3. Plug the transducer (or transducer cable) into an invasive pressure connector on the monitor left side panel.

MON

RANGE

RESCALE

ZERO P

ZERO P2

NIBP

(M)

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

NOT

ZEROED

mmHg

122

100.4

T1 T2 DT

Br/m

98.6

1.8

The message NOT ZEROED immediately appears in the IBP numerics window for the invasive pressure channel being used.

4. To zero the transducer, open the transducer's stopcock to atmospheric air. Wait a few seconds for the transducer to settle.

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Before zeroing, make sure the transducer cable is properly connected to the monitor and the transducer is open to atmospheric air and positioned at the same level as the patient’s heart. The monitor will not zero the transducer if the pressure waveform is pulsatile, there is too much signal noise, or the transducer’s offset is too great.

5. If the ZERO menu is not displayed, from the Main Menu press INVASIVE PRESSURE, and then ZERO P1 (or ZERO P2). The word ZEROING appears in the numerics window during zeroing.

If you want to cancel the zeroing process, press CANCEL.

6. Wait for a brief tone to sound and the word ZEROED to appear in the blood pressure numerics window.

7. Close the transducer's stopcock. The monitor displays the pressure scale and numerics.

8. If the transducer will not zero, the monitor displays the words ZERO REJECTED in the numerics window. Press CANCEL and try zeroing again beginning at step 4. The monitor does not display numerics or scales until an acceptable zero reference is established.

You can rezero an IBP transducer at any time after you again open the transducer stopcock to atmospheric air. If the transducer has already produced pressure readings, rezeroing provides a new zero reference for the monitor.

If the zero value is not accepted, the monitor continues to use the previous zero reference and displays numerics and waveforms based on that value.

If the transducer still does not zero, try another transducer or another cable.

WARNING If you press ZERO after an invasive pressure channel has been successfully zeroed and the channel is currently monitoring a pressure waveform, the message ZERO REJECTED will display in the IBP numerics window. This message continues to display in place of the valid invasive pressure numerics until you press Home, INVASIVE PRESSURE, and then CANCEL in the IBP menu. If an IBP alarm occurs while ZERO REJECTED is displayed in place of IBP numerics, the IBP numerics will not flash to indicate invasive pressure is in alarm.

9. To set up the IBP display, from the Main Menu press INVASIVE PRESSSURE to display the first IBP menu:

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130

(M)

mmHg

122

(M)

mmHg

100.4

98.6

1.8

ΔT

Br/m

First IBP menu

IBP labels

are user-

selectable.

MON

130

100

RANGE

RESCALE

ZERO P1

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

ZERO P2

LABEL

FORMAT

LABEL

FORMAT

Second IBP menu

10. To display all invasive pressure waveforms on one scale (when two IBP channels are active), press RANGE to select the Range Mode.

Range Mode displays both

waveforms on one scale.

P R S

RANGE

RESCALE

ZERO P

Press RANGE again to select another scale. Five scales are available:

300/150/0 180/90/0 120/60/0 60/30/0 30/15/0

Choose the scale carefully to make sure both waveforms are displayed (if monitored).

11. To display each invasive waveform on its own scale, press RESCALE to select the Rescale Mode.

100

RANGE

RESCALE

ZERO P1

Rescale Mode displays each

waveform on its own scale.

Whenever you press RESCALE, the monitor automatically adjusts the scale for the best appearance based on the highest and lowest pressure levels.

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130

12. To change the displayed waveform label, press MORE to access the second IBP menu, then press LABEL P1 (or LABEL P2).

100

LABEL selects alternate labels.

R T

LABEL

FORMAT

LABEL

Selectable labels (and display colors) are:

P1 red default label P2 yellow default label ART red arterial PA yellow pulmonary artery CVP blue central venous pressure ICP white intracranial pressure UA red umbilical artery (NEO mode only) UV blue umbilical vein (NEO mode only)

13. To change the format of the IBP numerics, from the second IBP menu press FORMAT.

( 96)

(M)

mmHg

121

First format

To restore the first format, press FORMAT again.

(M)

( 96)

121

S / D

mmHg

Second format

14. Set alarms according to your facility’s standards.

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Take a Noninvasive Blood-Pressure (NIBP) reading

WARNING Periodically observe the patient’s limb to make sure that the circulation is not impaired for a prolonged period of time. Also make sure the cuff is properly placed according to the following instructions. Prolonged impairment of circulation or improper cuff placement can cause bruising.

WARNING The Propaq CS monitor should never be used to monitor NIBP on one patient while simultaneously monitoring ECG on another patient.

WARNING If a noninvasive blood pressure measurement is suspect, repeat the measurement. If you are still uncertain about the reading, use another method.

WARNING Do not attempt to take NIBP pressures on patients during cardiopulmonary bypass.

WARNING When monitoring NIBP, match the monitor patient mode to the NIBP cuff. For neonates, set the monitor to Neonatal Mode unless the circumference of the limb is too large for the cuff. In that case, use the Pediatric Mode. Be aware, however, that the maximum cuff inflation limits are based on the patient mode, not the cuff; the maximum cuff inflation limits for Pediatric Mode are greater than for Neonate Mode (see “NIBP specifications” on page 101 for values).

WARNING Before you use a Propaq CS monitor on a new patient, always turn it off for a few seconds, then turn it on again. This clears the prior patient’s NIBP cuff inflation target, trend values, and alarm limit settings.

At powerup, the Propaq CS monitor has an NIBP default inflation pressure (cuff inflation target) based on the patient mode (see “NIBP specifications” on page 101 for the values). After each NIBP measurement, the monitor adjusts the target inflation pressure to optimize the next NIBP measurement. To avoid possible patient discomfort, turn the monitor off and then on between different patients to reset the cuff inflation target to the default value.

NIBP measurements can be adversely affected by poorly fitting cuffs or improper cuff placement. Be sure to select the appropriate cuff and apply the cuff properly according to the directions in this manual.

Note

NIBP measurements are affected by normal physiological pressure variations from reading to reading.

Improve NIBP accuracy with Smartcuf

NIBP measurements can be adversely affected by many factors such as cardiac arrhythmias, sudden changes in blood pressure, body motions such as convulsions or shivering, bumping the cuff, vibration, vehicle motion, or weak pulses.

™

The patented Smartcuf software filtering technology greatly increases NIBP measurement accuracy in the presence of motion artifact or diminished pulses. Smartcuf synchronizes the NIBP reading with the R-wave of the patient’s ECG to eliminate noise created by external stimuli such as patient motion or vibration. The monitor must perform ECG monitoring while using Smartcuf.

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To enable the Smartcuf filter:

• Connect the ECG leads to the patient and perform ECG monitoring during NIBP.

• From the Main Menu, press NIBP to display the NIBP Menu (shown on page 34) and set Smartcuf to ON.

If artifact is so severe while Smartcuf is enabled that it affects the accuracy of an NIBP measurement, that measurement is marked with a special symbol on the display and on printouts:

This symbol indicates the NIBP reading was taken in the presence of high artifact while monitoring ECG with Smartcuf enabled. Artifact can affect accuracy. To help reduce artifact, see step 6 on page 35.

NIBP

112

(M)

( 85)

18:45

mmHg

Numeric

Display

There may be some situations where it is desirable to disable Smartcuf. This may include situations with very extreme motion artifact, certain types of arrhythmias, or other situations where it is not possible to obtain a good ECG signal. NIBP measurements can still be performed when Smartcuf is disabled.

To disable Smartcuf, from the Main Menu press NIBP to display the NIBP Menu and set Smartcuf to OFF.

Take the NIBP reading

Printout

TIME

HH:MM 10:01

9:46 9:31 9:20 9:08 8:52 8:47 8:41 8:35 8:30

NIBP TREND

HR/PR SpO

BPM % mmHg

80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

S D (M) RR/BR

122 58 ( 85)

126 62 ( 86)

127 62 ( 86)

134 66 ( 89)

124 57 ( 86)

127 58 ( 88)

124 56 ( 85)

126 57 ( 84)

127 58 ( 85)

132 61 ( 89)

Trend Display

Br/M

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

NEXT TREND

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

(M)

1. Select a cuff and hose appropriate for the patient. Select cuff size based on limb circumference.

WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit

www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate

patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

Neonate Mode Pediatric Mode Adult Mode

Typical hoses Neonate/Infant Adult Adult

Typical cuffs Neonate #1 to #5

(disposable); newborn,

Recommended limb

infant (reusable)

up to 15 cm 7.7 to 25 cm greater than 15 cm

Newborn, infant, small child, child, small adult

Child, small adult, adult, large adult, thigh

circumference

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Note

Be sure the patient mode selected is appropriate for the cuff you are using. For instructions about changing the patient mode, see “Change the current Patient

Mode” on page 18. Be aware that changing patient modes will cancel an NIBP

reading in progress.

2. Squeeze as much air from the cuff as you can before placing it on the patient.

3. Place the cuff on the limb.

Cuff applied evenly and snugly with bottom edge of cuff one inch above antecubital fossa.

Possiblecuffplacements for neonates

If possible, place it at the same level as the heart. If above the heart, add 1.9 mmHg to the NIBP measurement for every inch above the heart. If below the heart, subtract 1.9 mmHg for every inch.

The cuff should be snug, but not uncomfortable. The hose must not be kinked or pinched.

Make sure the cuff tubing is centered over the brachial artery.

If SpO

will also be monitored, place the NIBP cuff on a different limb than the SpO

sensor to help reduce unnecessary SpO2alarms.

4. Screw the hose connector onto the NIBP connector on the monitor's left side.

5. From the Main Menu, press NIBP to display the NIBP Menu:

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Measurement mode

Time remaining in

Turbocuf Mode or Auto

Mode interval

Smartcuf status

Manometer Bar:

Systolic, diastolic, and

mean values are

indicated as small

triangles.

START is displayed when

no measurement is

occurring.

ADULT

NET OFF

ON NETWORK

MON

NIBP ADULT

MODE : TURBOCUF

TIME : 4:21

SMARTCUF : ON

75 50 100 150 200

STOP

17:05:10

ALLEN KIM

AUTO/

MANUAL

PRINT FAULT

TIME OF READING:

17:05:01

INTERVAL SMARTCUF

(M)

( 85)

mmHg

122

TURBOCUF

BPM

112

(M)

mmHg

( 96)

(M)

( 15)

mmHg

NIBP

(M)

( 85)

mmHg

TEMP

T1 T2 ΔT

MCO

mmHg38Br/m

SpO

The last measurement

After 16 minutes, the NIBP

121

display changes as shown

below for 44 minutes.

122 58

100.4

98.6

1.8

NIBP

18:45

mmHg

This symbol indicates that the NIBP reading was taken in the presence of high artifact while monitoring ECG with

Smartcuf enabled. Artifact can affect accuracy. To help reduce artifact, see step 6 on page 35.

START/STOP Starts and stops NIBP measurements. During the measurement,

you can press STOP (or the Start/Stop NIBP key at the right side of the screen) to stop the measurement and vent the cuff.

If the Propaq CS monitor does not recognize a valid NIBP reading, it automatically attempts another measurement while displaying a retry message. The monitor attempts up to two retries (depending on patient mode and settings).

(M)

( 85)

112

AUTO/MANUAL Switches between Automatic and Manual Mode. In Automatic

Mode, the monitor automatically takes measurements at the selected interval.

INTERVAL Selects the measurement interval for Automatic Mode NIBP

measurements: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

For intervals 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60, measurements occur at corresponding intervals past the hour. For example, if 5 is selected at 10:47:20, the measurements occur at 10:50, 10:55, 11:00, etc.

For intervals 1, 2, or 3 minutes, measurements begin 1, 2, or 3 minutes after the interval is set. For example, if 1 is selected at 10:47:20, the next measurement starts at 10:48:20.

TURBOCUF Automatically starts NIBP measurements and takes as many as

possible within five minutes. To stop the Turbocuf Mode, press STOP or the Start/Stop NIBP key.

After you stop the Turbocuf Mode or the monitor completes the five-minute Turbocuf cycle, the monitor returns to the previous NIBP mode (Automatic or Manual).

SMARTCUF Enables or disables the Smartcuf motion artifact filter. NIBP

measurements can still be taken when Smartcuf is off. Artifact may interfere with the accuracy of NIBP measurements with Smartcuf off.

6. If motion artifact such as shivering, coughing, or other motion interferes with NIBP readings, do the following:

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Position the patient’s limb away from the body so the applied cuff is not in contact with the patient’s body or any other object such as a bed rail. Try to keep the cuff at the same level as the heart.

Make sure the Smartcuf filter is ON. Make sure ECG leads are properly connected to the patient and perform ECG monitoring during NIBP. (ECG monitoring is required for Smartcuf.)

7. Set alarm limits according to your facility’s standards.

Note

When the SEARCH message appears in an NIBP TREND display or printout, it indicates that the monitor was not able to complete an NIBP measurement during that time period.

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Perform temperature monitoring

1. Place the temperature probe on the patient.

WARNING Application and use of metal-jacketed temperature probes that come in contact with conductive objects or clinical personnel during electrocautery may cause burns at the patient-probe/electrode contact points. Do not touch conductive temperature sensors during defibrillation or cautery.

WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit

www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate

patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

2. Plug the probe cable into one of the temperature connectors on the monitor side panel. Within a few seconds, the monitor displays the temperature:

If you connect a second temperature probe, the monitor displays the temperature for T1, T2, and T.

3. To set alarm limits:

a. From the Main Menu press SETUP, ALARMS, LIMITS to access the Alarms

b. Press NEXT PARAMETER as needed to highlight the desired temperature

c. Use NEXT SETTING, UP, DOWN, and ON/OFF to set the alarm limits according

4. To change the temperature units (°C or °F):

a. From the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, MORE, SERVICE, YES (to access the

b. Use NEXT and CHANGE to change the temperature units.

Changing units does not clear temperature trends.

98.8

Limits Menu.

parameter.

to your facility's standards.

Service Menu), MORE, MORE, SETTINGS.

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Perform SpO2monitoring

WARNING Oxygen saturation measurements using pulse oximetry are highly dependent on proper placement of the sensor and patient conditions. Patient conditions such as shivering and smoke inhalation may result in erroneous oxygen saturation readings. If pulse oximetry measurements are suspect, verify the reading using another clinically accepted measurement method, such as arterial blood gas measurements on a co-oximeter.

WARNING Tissue damage can be caused by incorrect application or use of a sensor (e.g., wrapping the sensor too tightly, applying supplemental tape, failing to periodically inspect the sensor site, leaving a sensor on too long in one place). Refer to the Directions for Use provided with each sensor for specific instructions on application and use, and for description, warnings, cautions, and specifications.

WARNING Sensors exposed to ambient light while not applied to a patient can exhibit semi-normal saturation readings. Be sure the sensor is securely placed on the patient and check its application often to ensure accurate readings.

WARNING The pulse oximetry channel must NOT be used as an apnea monitor.

WARNING Inaccurate measurements may be caused by venous pulsations.

WARNING The pulse oximetry option can be used during defibrillation, but the

readings may be inaccurate for a short time.

WARNING A very sudden and substantial change in pulse rate can result in erroneous pulse rate readings. Be sure to validate the patient data and patient condition before intervention or change in patient care.

WARNING Interfering Substances: Carboxyhemoglobin may erroneously increase readings; the level of increase is approximately equal to the amount of carboxyhemoglobin present. Methemoglobin may also cause erroneous readings. Dyes, or any substances containing dyes, that change usual arterial pigmentation may cause erroneous readings.

Each SpO2sensor is designed for application to a specific site on the patient within a certain size range. To obtain optimal performance, use an appropriate sensor and apply it as described in the sensor’s directions for use.

If excessive ambient light is present, cover the sensor site with opaque material to block the light. Failure to do so may result in inaccurate measurements. Light sources that can affect performance include surgical lights (especially those with a xenon light source), bilirubin lamps, fluorescent lights, infrared heating lamps, and direct sunlight.

If NIBP will be monitored while using SpO2, place the NIBP cuff on a different limb than the SpO2sensor to help reduce unnecessary SpO2alarms. For optimal measurements, avoid placing the SpO2sensor on the same limb as an arterial catheter or intravascular line.

Loss of pulse signal can occur if the sensor is too tight, there is excessive ambient light, an NIBP cuff is inflated on the same limb as the sensor, there is arterial occlusion proximal

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to the sensor, the patient is in cardiac arrest or shock, or the patient has hypotension, severe vasoconstriction, severe anemia, or hypothermia.

Perform SpO2monitoring with Masimo option

1. Attach the sensor to the patient according to the sensor manufacturer's instructions, observing all warnings and cautions.

WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit

www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate

patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

2. Inspect the Masimo SpO2cable. Replace it if it shows any signs of wear, breakage, or fraying. Plug the sensor into the cable and plug the cable into the Propaq monitor.

The monitor displays STANDBY in the SpO2numeric window until it measures and displays the SpO2value.

As oxygen saturation increases and decreases, the pitch of the heart tone rises and falls.

The monitor self-calibrates the SpO2channel whenever the monitor is first turned on or a sensor is first connected to the SpO2channel.

3. From the Main Menu, press SpO2(or SpO2/CO2and then SpO2) to display the SpO menu similar to the following:

S p

2 X

SIZE PREVIOUS

SpO

Oxygen saturation percentage

Pulse amplitude indicator (not proportional to pulse volume)

4. Press SIZE to adjust the waveform size for best viewing (1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x).

5. Adjust the placement of the sensor until a good SpO2waveform is displayed. A waveform with artifact may cause erroneous oxygen saturation readings.

6. Set alarm limits according to your hospital’s standards.

Note

To help minimize false alarms, the Propaq monitor briefly delays or "holds off" triggering both audible and visual alarms for limit violations for SpO2% and Pulse Rate for 10 seconds. After the alarm hold-off period begins, if the monitor detects that the patient’s vital sign has returned to acceptable limits, the monitor cancels the alarm hold-off. The next time a vital sign limit is violated, the monitor starts a new hold-off period.

The “averaging time” for SpO2measurements is fixed at eight seconds.

7. If patient movement interferes with measurements, consider the following possible solutions:

• Be sure the sensor is secure and properly applied.

• Use a new sensor with fresh adhesive backing.

• Select a different type of sensor.

• Move the sensor to a less active site.

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Perform SpO2monitoring with Nellcor option

1. Attach the sensor to the patient according to the sensor manufacturer's instructions, observing all warnings and cautions.

WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit

www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate

patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

2. When using a Nellcor SpO2sensor extension cable, inspect the cable before use. Replace it if it shows any signs of wear, breakage, or fraying. Plug the sensor into the cable and plug the cable into the Propaq monitor, or plug the sensor directly into the monitor.

3. If the monitor SpO2receptacle has a locking ring, lock the connector in place by turning the locking ring clockwise until it stops. For other connectors, make sure the plug is all the way in.

Caution If you see the error message DEFECTIVE SpO2SENSOR, either the sensor is not compatible with the monitor or the sensor is not working properly. Visit www.welchallyn.com to be sure the sensor is compatible. If compatibility is not a problem, try another sensor.

Note

The monitor displays STANDBY in the SpO2numeric window until it measures and displays the SpO2value. As oxygen saturation increases and decreases, the pitch of the heart tone rises and falls.

The Nellcor SpO2option periodically performs an internal adjustment which causes the SpO2waveform to appear flat for a brief period.

4. From the Main Menu, press SpO2(or SpO2/CO2and then SpO2) to display the first SpO2menu similar to the following:

S p

2 X

SIZE

mmHg

SpO

Br/m

Oxygen saturation percentage

Pulse amplitude indicator (not proportional to pulse volume)

5. Press SIZE to adjust the waveform size for best viewing (1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x).

At high magnification (4x, 8x), some waveforms may appear truncated. To view these waveforms, reduce the size until the complete waveform appears.

6. Adjust the placement of the sensor until a good SpO2waveform is displayed. A waveform with artifact may cause erroneous oxygen saturation readings.

7. Press MORE to display the second SpO2menu:

RESPONSE

C-LOCK

8. Press RESPONSE to select the appropriate time required to measure SpO2:

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Response (Seconds) Indications for use

NORMAL 5-7 Use for relatively stable patients.

FAST 2-3 Use when patient movement is minimal.

SLOW 10-15 Use when patients exhibiting movement are preventing accurate measurement at

NORMAL setting.

9. If the C-LOCK function is desired, press C-LOCK to set it to ON.

C-LOCK synchronizes the pulse oximeter's systole determination to the R-wave to reduce the effects artifact may have on SpO2measurements. Under some conditions you may find more stable SpO2readings with C-LOCK set to ON. SYNC appears next to the waveform when synchronization to the ECG has been obtained. Synchronization takes a few seconds to establish the first time. If C-LOCK is on and the HR source is SpO2, the heart rate source is automatically changed to ECG. An ECG signal must be present or C-LOCK does not activate.

If you get false SpO2alarms with patients with low perfusion states or multiple arrhythmias, try turning off C-LOCK.

10. Set alarm limits according to your hospital’s standards.

Note

11. If patient movement interferes with measurements, consider the following possible solutions:

• Be sure the sensor is secure and properly applied.

• Use a new sensor with fresh adhesive backing.

• Select a different type of sensor.

• Move the sensor to a less active site.

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Perform SpO2“spot-check” monitoring

The SpO2Standby Mode allows you to remove the SpO2sensor from a patient without having to disable all alarms or disconnect the SpO2sensor cable from the Propaq CS monitor. You can therefore perform intermittent or “spot-check” SpO2monitoring.

1. While monitoring SpO2, remove the SpO2sensor from the patient, but leave it connected to the monitor. When the monitor detects the lack of a pulsatile waveform, it sounds a patient alarm and displays this menu:

SILENCE

2. Press STANDBY to place SpO2into the Standby Mode.

The monitor suspends the SpO2alarm tone indefinitely and displays STANDBY in place of SpO2numerics. SpO2remains in the Standby Mode until the SpO2sensor is reapplied to a patient. Other vital sign monitoring is not restricted. By contrast, if you press SILENCE instead of STANDBY, the monitor temporarily silences all alarm tones; however, the alarm tone resumes after 90 seconds if the SpO2sensor is still disconnected from the patient—see “Silence an active alarm or alert tone for 90

seconds” on page 51.

3. To resume SpO2monitoring, reapply the SpO2sensor to a patient.

The monitor exits the Standby Mode and resumes SpO2monitoring.

Note

The message STBY on the SpO2trend display and trend printouts indicates the monitor was in the SpO2Standby Mode.

STANDBY

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Perform Mainstream CO2monitoring

The capnography (CO2) option measures End-tidal CO

(ETCO2), Inspired CO

(INCO2),

Breath Rate, and Apnea. Patients using mainstream CO2must either be intubated or breathing through a tight-fitting face mask connected to a breathing system such as an anesthesia circle system. The mainstream CO2option requires the SpO2option.

WARNING Avoid exposing older mainstream CO2sensors to non-patient sources of CO2such as vehicle engine exhaust or smoke. Exposure to these CO sources can temporarily trap CO2within the monitor or mainstream CO2sensor housing, even when monitor power is off. This can temporarily cause an erroneous elevated CO2measurement baseline until the trapped CO2leaks out and the baseline returns to zero (which can require as long as 3-24 hours).

WARNING Do not attempt to verify operation of the CO2sensor by blowing through it directly. Always blow through an attached airway adapter. Otherwise, a small amount of CO2from your breath may enter the CO2sensor housing and cause a small shift in the measured CO2values. It may take 3 to 24 hours for the sensor to return to proper calibration.

WARNING Do not clean and/or reuse a single-patient-use airway adapter. When a single-patient-use airway adapter becomes occluded, replace it.

WARNING Always use accessories according to the standards of your facility and according to the manufacturer's directions for use.

WARNING Only sensors recommended by Welch Allyn provide calibrated waveforms and numerics.

Note

The mainstream CO2operating temperature range is 10° to 40° C. This is different than the range of 0° to 40° C for other Propaq CS monitor functions. CO monitoring outside the specified range can cause inaccurate CO2measurements.

1. Select the appropriate airway adapter.

2. Connect the adapter, ventilator circuit, and CO2sensor according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Adult airway adapter

Window

Low dead space airway adapter

Window

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WARNING Before using an airway adapter, always look through the window lumen and inspect the adapter for inadvertently lodged obstructions and for window integrity.

WARNING If the sensor does not easily slide onto the adapter, do not attempt to force these components together. They fit together in only one way. Take care not to damage the glass window.

WARNING After attaching the sensor to the adapter, check for proper placement. Check the sensor and adapter periodically during monitoring to make sure they are properly connected and the adapter is not clogged by obstructions or debris.

WARNING When attaching the airway adapter, position the adapter so the sensor is on top to avoid fluid collection in the sensor airway slot. Any concentration of fluids here can cause inaccurate CO

readings.

WARNING When connecting the adapter and sensor to the ventilator circuit, do not use the adapter and sensor as a wrench to twist the adapter into the ventilator circuit. Such action could damage the adapter and sensor.

WARNING Always check to make sure there are no leaks in the breathing circuit. Check all of the connections.

3. Plug in the CO2sensor cable to the mainstream CO2connector on the monitor left side panel.

WARNING When disconnecting the CO2sensor from the tracheal or endotracheal tube, check the sensor to determine how hot it is. If it is too hot for patient comfort, do not allow it to come into contact with the patient.

4. See page 47 and set up the CO2display and alarm limits.

Note

When disconnecting the airway adapter from the ventilator circuit, always detach the CO2sensor from the airway adapter before removing the airway adapter from the ventilator circuit.

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Perform sidestream CO2monitoring

The capnography (CO2) option measures End-tidal CO

(ETCO2), Inspired CO

(INCO2),

Breath Rate, and Apnea. Patients using sidestream CO2can either be intubated or nonintubated using a CO2Sampling cannula or a combination CO2Sampling/Oxygen Delivery nasal cannula. The sidestream CO2option requires the SpO2option.

WARNING Do not use sidestream CO2if flammable anesthetic gases are in use.

WARNING If the sidestream CO2option is connected to a ventilatory circuit, be sure to adjust appropriate ventilator or anesthesia system settings to compensate for the sampling flow volume (90 or 175 ml/min) that is aspirated from the ventilatory circuit by the sidestream CO2option.

WARNING Avoid exposing a Propaq CS monitor with the sidestream CO2option to non-patient sources of CO2such as vehicle engine exhaust or smoke. When such exposure is possible, avoid opening the printer door. Exposure to these CO sources can temporarily trap CO2within the monitor, even when monitor power is off. This can temporarily cause an erroneous elevated CO2measurement baseline until the trapped CO2leaks out and the baseline returns to zero (which can require as long as 24 hours).

WARNING Always use accessories according to the standards of your facility and according to the manufacturer's directions for use.

Note

The sidestream CO2operating temperature range is 5° to 40°C. This is different than the range of 0° to 40°C for other Propaq CS monitor functions. CO

monitoring outside the specified range can cause inaccurate CO2measurements.

• When monitoring a small child with a rapid respiratory rate, mainstream CO2can provide a more accurate representation of the expired CO2waveform than sidestream CO2.

• Breath rates greater than 50 breaths per minute may reduce the reported ETCO values. Select the 175 ml/min flow rate to minimize errors at higher breath rates.

• The 175 ml/min flow rate is recommended for intubated adult patients.

1. Firmly insert the sidestream CO2watertrap adapter into the sidestream CO

connector on the monitor left side panel.

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Sidestream CO2connector

watertrap adapter

WARNING - Do not connect sample line or patient input to exhaust port.

Exhaust port

2. See page 47 and set up the CO2display and alarm limits, and then continue this procedure with step 3.

3. A. For a non-intubated patient, position the cannula on the patient according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CO2watertrap adapter

Sample line

WARNING - Do not connect sample line or patient input to exhaust port

Exhaust port

To cannula

WARNING The cannula is disposable and should only be used for a single patient. Do not reuse the cannula for another patient.

WARNING If oxygen is being delivered while using sidestream CO2, be sure to useaCO2Sampling and O2Delivery Cannula. Using a different type of cannula could obstruct oxygen delivery.

B. For an intubated patient, connect the gas sampling elbow and elbow connector into the patient’s breathing circuit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CO2watertrap adapter

Sample line

WARNING - Do not connect sample line or patient input to exhaust port

Exhaust port

Elbow connector

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Note

If you are using a watertrap and sample line instead of the one-piece CO sampling system, perform steps 1 to 3 above with the following changes: attach the watertrap to the monitor, then attach the sample line to the watertrap.

WARNING The exhaust port for sidestream CO2is an output for the expired gases from the patient and any connected breathing apparatus. The exhaust port is intended only for connection to gas collection equipment such as gas scavenger devices (the device should comply with ISO 8835-3:1997 E). Do not allow any other connection to the exhaust port.

WARNING If using a watertrap, the watertrap is disposable and should only be used for a single patient. Do not reuse the watertrap for another patient.

Sidestream CO2accuracy decreases if additional tubing is connected to the sample line. Avoid connecting additional tubing to the standard sample line.

Set up the CO2display and alarm limits

Note

After you connect a mainstream CO2sensor or sidestream CO2watertrap, the Propaq CS monitor displays the waveform briefly without a scale. It displays WARM UP (for mainstream) or START UP (for sidestream) in the CO2numerics window. After about 30 seconds, the monitor displays the CO2measurement and waveform range.

gas

CO2monitoring is typically displayed as shown:

Measured CO

MCO2indicates mainstream CO2is active. SCO

is displayed when sidestream CO2is active.

is displayed if a mainstream sensor or sidestream watertrap is installed but not active.

NET OFF

MON

M C O 2

NIBP

levels are normally displayed as both a waveform and an ETCO2numeric value.

ADULT ON NETWORK

mV cm

17:05:10

ALLEN KIM

ECG/ RESP

PRINT FAULT

INVASIVE PRESSURE

BPM

NIBP

TEMP 100.4

MCO2

mmHg

SpO2

SpO2/

(M)

mmHg

( 96)

(M)

( 15)

mmHg

(M)

( 85)

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

SETUP

121

122

98.6

1.8

Br/m

ETCO

MCO

mmHg

35 10

INCO2appears here when displayed. The INCO numeric value is only

displayed if it isin alarm or if it is  7.5 mmHg (or1kPa or 1%).

Breath Rate is determined from the CO

sensor.

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1. To adjust the display, from the Main Menu press SpO2/CO2, CO2to access the first

menu:

RANGE

2. Press RANGE to select the CO

mm/s

waveform scale or range.

mmHg 0-100 0-60 (default) 0-30 kPa 0-14 0-8 0-4 % 0-14 0-8 0-4

To change CO2units (mmHg, kPa, or %) see “Change the date format, ECG filter, and

units” on page 94.

Note

If an inspired value is displayed indicating patient rebreathing (non-zero INCO2), check the patient breathing circuit for proper function. For mainstream CO2, also remove the sensor from the patient’s airway, hold it away from any source of breath, and confirm INCO2begins to go down to the baseline value. If the Propaq CS monitor continues to display inspired values, return the mainstream CO

sensor to Welch Allyn for service.

3. Press mm/s to set the display sweep speed for CO2and RESP (3.13, 6.25, or 12.5 mm/sec). The default is 6.25.

To view the sweep speed setting, press MORE to access the CO2status window.

4. Press MORE to access the second CO2menu and status window:

(M)

mmHg

S D

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

122 58

100.4

98.6

1.8

Br/m

FLOW RATE is displayed only for sidestream CO (not mainstream CO2).

CO2

GAS COMPENSATION: OFF

RESPONSE

2 SOURCE

SWEEP SPEED

BAROMETER

FLOW RATE

GAS

RESPONSE

COMP

( 15)

NIBP

NORMAL

SIDESTREAM

6.25 mm/s

756.8 mmHg

175 ml/min

SOURCE PREVIOUS

( 85)

TEMP

SCO

mmHg

SpO

FLOW RATE

5. If O2or N2O is being administered to the patient, press GAS COMP to set the proper gas compensation (for specifications, see “Capnography (CO2) specifications” on page 105). If no gas is being administered, choose OFF (the default).

Note

If ETCO2is displayed as+++,haveabiomedical technician check the CO

calibration against a known reference gas. If the sensor calibration is not accurate, return it to Welch Allyn for service.

6. Press RESPONSE to set CO2measurement response time (NORMAL, FAST, or SLOW).

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FAST is recommended where a sudden step change in ETCO2is of concern, such as that induced by an air embolus in certain neurosurgical procedures. SLOW is recommended to help reduce ETCO2false alarms when breath morphology varies considerably from one breath to the next. The default is NORMAL.

7. Press SOURCE to change between mainstream CO2and sidestream CO2monitoring (if both options are installed), or to disable CO2monitoring.

Choosing OFF allows you to disable CO2monitoring without removing the watertrap or sensor. When CO2is off, OFF is displayed for CO2numerics.

8. For sidestream CO2, press FLOW RATE to set the sampling flow rate (90 or 175 ml/ min).

You can change the flow rate while sidestream CO2is active.

9. To set alarm limits, from the Main Menu press SETUP, ALARMS, LIMITS. Then set alarm limits for RR/BR, ETCO2and INCO2.

INCO2has an upper alarm limit setting but no lower alarm limit setting.

WARNING For patient safety, it is recommended that the Breath Rate alarm limits always be turned on and set appropriately.

10. Set the Apnea Delay limit (the maximum time allowed between two consecutive breaths before an Apnea alarm occurs) in the Alarm Limits window.

After the first breath has been detected, the Apnea Delay limit setting is automatically turned on for as long as the CO2channel is active.

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Alarms & Alerts

Description of alarm and alert tone patterns

• Patient alarm tone pattern: one second on, two seconds off

• Apnea alarm tone pattern: one second on, one second off (fastest)

• Equipment alert tone pattern: one second on, four seconds off (slowest)

Note

Propaq monitors connected to an Acuity Central Monitoring System can sound distinct tone patterns for certain alarms, such as life-threatening Arrhythmia and ST alarms. For further information regarding Acuity System alarm tones, please consult the Acuity System Directions for Use.

Silence an active alarm or alert tone for 90 seconds

You can silence the tone of a patient alarm or equipment alert for a period of 90 seconds.

Silence an alarm or alert tone for 90 seconds

Silence/Reset key

Press either key to silence the alarm or

alert tone for 90 seconds.

1. Check the patient and provide appropriate care.

2. Press Silence/Reset or the SILENCE key.

3. After caring for the patient, make sure the appropriate alarm limits are set.

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Re-enable an alarm or alert tone before the 90-second silence period has elapsed

1. Press Silence/Reset.

Indications during a 90-second silence period

At the Propaq CS monitor At the Acuity Central Station

During the silence period, the usual visual alarm and alert indications are displayed.

If a new alarm or alert occurs, the new alarm or alert tone interrupts the silence period.

To re-enable an alarm or alert tone before the 90-seconds has elapsed, press Silence/Reset.

If an equipment alert occurs during the silence period, you can acknowledge (dismiss) all indications of the alert by pressing any key, as usual.

If the original alarm or alert condition still exists after 90 seconds, the alarm or alert tone sounds again.

Only life-threatening arrhythmia and apnea alarm tones interrupt the suspend period.

To resume an alarm or alert tone before the 90-seconds has elapsed, press RESUME.

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Inhibit alarm and alert tones for four minutes: 4 MIN SUSPND

As you perform patient care, there might be occasions when you want to suspend potential or current alarm and alert tones for a period of four minutes.

Initiate a four minute suspend period

1. Press Home, SETUP, ALARMS, 4 MIN SUSPND.

Resume alarm and alert tone capability before the four minute period has elapsed

1. Press Silence/Reset.

Indications during a four-minute suspend period

At the Propaq CS monitor At the Acuity Central Station

If an alarm or alert occurs during the suspend period, the usual visual alarm and alert indications are displayed.

Propaq monitors connected to Acuity Central Station:

Apnea or life-threatening arrhythmia alarm tones interrupt the suspend period.

Standalone Propaq monitors: Apnea alarms do not interrupt the suspend period, and arrhythmias are not detected.

To resume alarm and alert tone capability before the 4 minutes has elapsed, press Silence/Reset.

If an equipment alert occurs during the suspend period, you can acknowledge (dismiss) all indications of the alert by pressing any key, as usual.

Apnea or life-threateningarrhythmia alarm tones interrupt the suspend period.

To resume alarm and alert tone capability before the 4 minutes has elapsed, press RESUME.

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Inhibit alarm and alert tones indefinitely: ALL ALARMS

Note

You can suspend potential or current alarm and alert tones for an indefinite period of time. The tones are disabled until someone re-enables them.

This feature requires access to the Service Menu. The Service Menu features are not intended for use during ordinary, routine operation.

Indefinitely suspend all alarm and alert tones

1. Press Home, SETUP, MORE, MORE, SERVICE, YES, MORE, MORE, SETTINGS, ALL ALARMS, YES.

WARNING Whenever audible alarm tones are disabled, make sure the patient

is closely observed.

Resume all alarm and alert tone capability

1. Press Silence/Reset.

Indications during an all alarms suspended period

At the Propaq CS Monitor At the Acuity Central Station

If an alarm or alert occurs during the suspend period, the usual visual alarm and alert indications are displayed.

Propaq monitors connected to Acuity Central Station:

Apnea or life-threatening arrhythmia alarm tones interrupt the suspend period.

Standalone Propaq monitors: Apnea alarms do not interrupt the suspend period, and arrhythmias are not detected.

To resume alarm and alert tone capability, press Silence/Reset.

If an equipment alert occurs during the suspend period, you can acknowledge (dismiss) all indications of the alert by pressing any key, as usual.

Apnea or life-threateningarrhythmia alarm tones interrupt the suspend period.

To resume alarm and alert tone capability, press RESUME.

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Summary of alarm and alert keys and Acuity Central Station messages

The following table summarizes Silence and Suspend behaviors and Acuity Central Station messages for different combinations of current and previous Propaq monitor and Acuity software versions.

Note

When your facility uses both older and newer Propaq monitors and Acuity software versions, be aware that messages vary at the Acuity Central Station. Some Acuity Central Station messages do not identify specific alarm/alert tone silence or suspension states.

However, visual alarm indications still continue as usual at the Acuity Central Station and at the Propaq monitors.

Propaq monitor version

Propaq CS 3.6X SILENCE or

Propaq monitor

Silence/Reset

4 MIN SUSPND Inhibits alarm and alert tones

ALL ALARMS Indefinitely inhibits alarm and

key

Result of Propaq monitor

key press

Silences active alarm and alert tones for 90 seconds at the Propaq monitor and Acuity Central Station.

All new alarms and alerts interrupt the silence.

for 4 minutes at the Propaq monitor and Acuity Central

Station.

alert tones at the Propaq monitor and Acuity Central Station, until someone resumes tone capability.

At Acuity Central Station, result of Propaq

Acuity 6.30 and prior Acuity 6.31 and later

Alarms Suspended Message

Only life-threatening arrhythmia and apnea alarms interrupt the silence.

Alarms Suspended Message

monitor key press

Alarms Suspended Message

Only life-threatening arrhythmia and apnea alarms interrupt the silence.

Nurse Suspend 4 min Message

Nurse Suspend Always Message

Propaq CS 3.5X SUSPEND or

Silence/Reset

ALL ALARMS Turns off all patient vital sign

a. If connected to the Acuity Central Station, life-threatening arrhythmias and apnea alarms interrupt the suspension.

Suspends (for 90 seconds) the capability for patient alarm and equipment alert tones at the Propaq monitor and Acuity Central Station.

alarm limits at the Propaq monitor and Acuity Central Station.

No visual or auditory alarm indications occur until someone resumes the limits.

Alarms Suspended Message

Some Alarms Off, Set Alarm Limits Message

Alarms Suspended Message

Some Alarms Off, Set Alarm Limits Message

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Customize alarm limits based on patient’s current vital signs

To quickly set all alarm limits, from the Main Menu press SETUP, ALARMS, STAT SET. The monitor turns on all alarms and calculates new alarm limits based on the patient’s current vital sign values. Make sure that the new limits are appropriate for the patient.

STAT SET limit calculations

Vital sign If the patient’s

Heart Rate HR  99

Pulse Rate PR  99

Invasive Pressure

NIBP NIBP  25

Respiration Rate/Breath Rate

Temperature Temp  0°C Temp - 0.5 Temp + 0.5 SpO

ETCO

INCO

Apnea Delay Not affected by STAT SET

a. Newalarm limits calculated bySTAT SET cannot beoutside the allowable alarmlimit range. If anew limit is calculatedto be above

or below the allowable alarm limit range, it defaults to the maximum or minimum alarm limit allowed for that vital sign.

vital sign value is

100 - 250 HR  251

PR  100 Inv Prs  25

26-99 Inv Prs  100

26-99 NIBP  100

RR/BR  25 26-99 RR/BR  100

SpO2 0% SpO2-5

ETCO2 0 mmHg

ETCO

 2.0 (% or kPa)

INCO2 0 mmHg INCO

 0 (% or kPa)

Then the calculated

new lower limit is

HR x 0.8 HR-20 Unchanged

PR x 0.8 PR-20

Inv. Pressure - 5 Inv. Pressure x 0.8 Inv. Pressure - 20

NIBP - 5 NIBP x 0.8 NIBP - 20

RR/BR - 5 RR/BR x 0.8 RR/BR - 20

(min. limit 50%)

- 5 mmHg

ETCO

(min. 15 mmHg) ETCO

- 0.7 (% or kPa)

(min 2.0% or 2.0 kPa) Not affected by STAT SET INCO

Then the calculated

new upper limit is

HR x 1.2 HR+20 250

PR x 1.2 PR+20

Inv. Pressure + 5 Inv. Pressure x 1.2 Inv. Pressure + 20

NIBP + 5 NIBP x 1.2 NIBP + 20

RR/BR + 5 RR/BR x 1.2 RR/BR + 20

100% (adult and pediatric mode) SpO

+ 5 (neonate mode)

+ 10 mmHg

ETCO

+ 1.4 (% or kPa)

+ 5 mmHg

INCO

+ 0.7 (% or kPa)

WARNING If a patient’s vital sign value falls outside of the upper or lower alarm range limit, STAT SET turns off the alarm and the alarm limit except for the following:

1. The lower alarm limits for SpO2and ETCO2are not turned off by STAT SET.

2. If HR/PR ALARM LIMITS in the Settings window is set to CANNOT TURN

OFF, STAT SET affects HR/PR alarm limits as follows:

HR/PR PATIENT VALUE DISPLAY UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT

Overrange +++ Maximum Unchanged

Underrange - - - Unchanged Minimum

Indeterminate ??? Unchanged Unchanged

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Alarm holdoffs

To help minimize false alarms, the monitor briefly delays or “holds off” triggering alarms for limit violations for HR/PR, SpO2, and RR/BR. After the alarm holdoff period begins, if the monitor detects that the patient’s vital sign has returned to acceptable limits, the monitor cancels the alarm holdoff. The next time a vital sign limit is violated, the monitor starts a new holdoff period.

Vital Sign Alarm Holdoff Time Period

HR/PR 3 seconds (except NIBP PR)

SpO

RR/BR 5 seconds

10 seconds

Connect nurse call option

The Propaq CS monitor can be connected to a Nurse Call system through a customized cable that connects to the left-side Nurse Call connector. When connected, the monitor immediately notifies the Nurse Call system whenever a patient alarm occurs.

Nurse Call connector

To connect the monitor to the Nurse Call system, you need a cable (008-0634-XX) that has been customized for your Nurse Call system. If you do not have this cable, contact your biomedical engineering department for assistance. For specifications, see “Nurse Call

specifications” on page 108.

Note

When an apnea alarm or patient alarm occurs, pressing the Silence/Reset Alarm key or SILENCE silences the alarm tone and Nurse Call alarm for 90 seconds. However, the visual indicators on the monitor are not suspended during this time.

Even though the Nurse Call option allows remote alarm indication, it does not replace appropriate bedside surveillance by trained clinicians.

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Troubleshooting equipment alert messages

Simultaneous equipment alerts

MULTIPLE. If multiple equipment alerts occur simultaneously, the Propaq monitor displays this message. In this situation, the source of the alert may not be displayed (resulting in the message MULTIPLE). Look for blank numeric or waveform areas on the display, or status messages at the top of the display to identify the source(s) of multiple alerts.

Note

ECG messages

ECG FAULT. (This message is displayed in the status message area at the top of the display.) A problem occurred with ECG. If the problem is caused by a defective or disconnected lead, the monitor typically displays an additional message that indicates which lead failed (such as LL LEAD FAILED). Check the ECG lead for proper connection and operation.

ECG LEAD CHANGED. The Propaq CS monitor has automatically changed an ECG lead due to a lead wire or electrode problem.

LEAD FAIL: REPLACE ELECTRODES. The cable may not be properly connected to the electrodes or the electrodes may have failed. Check for proper connection; replace electrodes if needed.

MULTIPLE LEAD FAIL. The monitor displays this message if multiple ECG leads fail. Check all ECG leads for proper connection and operation.

RESP messages

The monitor can also display MULTIPLE LEAD FAIL if, for example, there is a problem with an ECG lead and RESP lead at the same time. In this case, the monitor will alternately display ECG FAULT and RESP FAULT. Check all ECG and RESP leads for proper connection and operation.

RESP FAULT. (This message is displayed in the status message area at the top of the display.) A problem occurred with RESP. The monitor typically displays an additional message indicating the cause of the problem, such as a problem with a RESP lead. Check for proper connection; replace electrodes if needed.

LEAD FAIL. One or more electrodes are making very poor or no contact. Check for proper connection; replace electrodes if needed.

INAPPROPRIATE ECG CABLE. ECG cable appears not to contain 1 kW current limiting resistors. These resistors are required for RESP operation and to protect the monitor from damage during defibrillation. Replace cable with proper type.

NOISY SIGNAL, CHECK ELECTRODES. Electrodes are making poor contact and may be dried out. Replace electrodes.

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IBP messages

TRANSDUCER NOT DETECTED. The transducer connection is broken.

TRANSDUCER SHORT CIRCUIT. This message appears when the Propaq CS monitor senses a short in the transducer. The transducer should be replaced.

INCOMPATIBLE TRANSDUCER. Visit www.welchallyn.com to confirm you are using a compatible transducer.

NIBP messages

If an error number (ERR# x) is listed in an NIBP trend printout or display, it indicates that the corresponding NIBP equipment alert occurred.

AIR LEAK, CHECK HOSE (ERR# 1). The Propaq CS monitor could not properly inflate cuff. Check the hose and cuff for obvious leaks, such as the O-rings in the hose connections.

CUFF NOT DETECTED (ERR# 2). During cuff inflation the detected pressure did not sufficiently rise. Check that the cuff connection is tight and take the measurement again.

KINKED HOSE, CHECK HOSE (ERR# 3). The Propaq CS monitor could not properly inflate cuff. Check for a kinked hose between the monitor and the patient.

OVERPRESSURE CONDITION (ERR# 4). The pressure in the cuff exceeded the acceptable limits for patient mode. Check the hose and try taking another measurement.

WEAK PULSES, CAN'T FIND SYS/DIA (ERR# 5). There are not enough pulses to determine the systolic or diastolic pressures, but a mean pressure is available. Try reapplying the cuff after squeezing as much air from it as you can.

ARTIFACT, CAN’T FIND SYS/DIA (ERR# 6). The systolic or diastolic pressures are unreliable due to artifact, but a mean pressure is available. May be caused by patient motion.

NO PULSES DETECTED (ERR# 7). The cuff may not be properly applied to the patient, or the patient may not have detectable pulses due to shock or arrhythmias.

WARNING The Propaq CS monitor cannot differentiate between physiologic and cuff application causes of the NO PULSES DETECTED message. Always evaluate the patient for presence of life threatening conditions whenever this message occurs.

CONNECT ECG TO REDUCE NIBP ARTIFACT (ERR# 8). NIBP artifact prevents a valid reading. Connect ECG electrodes to improve NIBP measurements.

NO VALID BLOOD PRESSURE FOUND (ERR# 9). This message can occur due to motion artifact, the Propaq CS monitor being set in the wrong patient mode, or the wrong hose or cuff being used in relation to the patient mode.

CALIBRATING, PLEASE WAIT (ERR# 10). The Propaq CS monitor periodically recalibrates the NIBP channel to ensure it can properly make NIBP determinations. Normal monitor operation continues while the NIBP channel is calibrating. If the NIBP channel has not updated its calibration in 15 minutes, the channel will briefly deactivate until a new calibration has occurred.

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LOW BATTERY, NIBP DISABLED (ERR# 11). The battery lacks sufficient voltage to be able to operate the NIBP channel. Connect the Propaq CS monitor to the ac power adapter.

SERVICE REQUIRED, NIBP DISABLED (ERR# 12). Have the monitor serviced.

CUFF TOO LARGE FOR PATIENT MODE (ERR# 13). The monitor detects a cuff too large for the current patient mode. First, verify the patient mode. If the patient mode is correct, confirm the cuff size is correct and make sure the cuff fits snugly. If this alert occurs in Neonatal Mode, change the patient mode to Pediatric Mode and check the alarm limits. If the alert occurs in Pediatric Mode, change to Adult Mode and check the alarm limits. Note that different pressures and retries are used for each mode as stated in “NIBP specifications” on page 101.

KINKED OR NEONATE HOSE (ERR# 14). This message occurs when a hose is kinked or when a neonate hose is detected in the adult patient mode. Check the hose or the patient mode selection.

ARTIFACT PRESENT, MINIMIZE ARTIFACT (ERR# 15). The monitor has detected too much artifact to allow accurate readings. Take steps to reduce artifact. Position the patient’s limb away from the body so the applied cuff is not in contact with the patient’s body or any other object such as a bed rail. If the Smartcuf motion artifact filter is on, make sure that the ECG leads are properly connected to perform ECG monitoring during NIBP. If the Smartcuf motion artifact filter is off, consider turning it on (and connect ECG if not already connected).

The following messages can appear in the NIBP status window.

CALIBRATING. The NIBP channel is running an internal calibration.

DISABLED, LOW BATT. See LOW BATTERY, NIBP DISABLED above.

NIBP DISABLED, SERVICE REQUIRED. See SERVICE REQUIRED, NIBP DISABLED above.

RETRY. Since the Propaq CS monitor did not receive a valid NIBP reading, it will automatically attempt to take another reading.

The following NIBP status message looks similar to an equipment alert, although it does not indicate a malfunction and does not cause an alert tone.

NIBP IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT, FILTERING ARTIFACT. Noise or artifact such as vehicle motion is causing a delay while measuring NIBP. To remove the message, press any key below the screen. To cancel the NIBP measurement, press the Start/ Stop NIBP key at the right of the screen.

The following message can be displayed if the monitor detects a system error.

REMOVE CUFF FROM PATIENT. See “Troubleshooting system error messages” on page 65.

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Temperature messages

PROBE NOT DETECTED. This message occurs when the Propaq CS monitor has successfully measured temperature and a probe is then disconnected. Reconnect the probe or acknowledge the equipment alert by pressing any menu key.

PROBE SHORT. Verify that the probe is properly inserted in the left side panel. If so, replace probe.

CALIBRATION ERROR, TEMP DISABLED. This message appears when the Propaq CS monitor has detected that it cannot accurately measure the temperature. The monitor should be serviced.

Malfunction of the temperature probes may result in inaccurate readings. Confirm suspect readings.

SpO2messages

SpO2messages can appear in the equipment alert window or in the SpO2numeric window.

DEFECTIVE SPO2 SENSOR. If you see the error message DEFECTIVE SpO2 SENSOR, either the sensor is not compatible with the monitor or the sensor is not working properly. Visit www.welchallyn.com to be sure the sensor is compatible. If compatibility is not a problem, try another sensor.

NO SENSOR DETECTED. Indicates an SpO2sensor has been disconnected from the monitor after being plugged in for more than a few seconds.

SEARCH: During this search time, the SpO2channel tries to detect blood pulsing through the measurement site. After the measurement has been established, the oxygen saturation value is displayed in the numeric window.

STANDBY is displayed in the numeric window when the SpO2sensor is disconnected from the patient, an alarm occurs, and you press the STANDBY key. STANDBY is also displayed if you first plug the SpO2sensor cable into the monitor connector before attaching the SpO2sensor to the patient.

Mainstream CO2messages

Messages for the mainstream CO2option can appear in the equipment alert window and in numeric zones. If a sensor is damaged, contact Welch Allyn Technical Services Department for information on sensor service options.

ALTIMETER FAILURE - RANGE. The Propaq CS monitor is operating at an altitude outside the mainstream CO2option’s operating altitude range of -2,000 to 15,000 feet. Returning the monitor to within this range automatically cancels this message and restores operation.

ALTIMETER FAILURE - RATE. The altimeter has detected that the ambient pressure is changing at a rate greater than 100 mmHg/minute. When the rate of change is back within the 100 mmHg/minute range, disconnect and reconnect the CO2sensor to the Propaq CS monitor.

DEGRADED WAVEFORM - CHECK ADAPTER (UNCAL appears in the numerics area). The mainstream CO2adapter is obstructed or the CO2sensor has failed. The CO

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waveform is displayed without range values. Replace the adapter or replace the sensor.

LACK OF WAVE - CHECK ADAPTER, SENSOR. Either the airway adapter is obstructed or the CO

sensor has failed. Replace the airway adapter if it is obstructed.

The sensor must be unplugged and plugged in again.

LOW BATTERY - HEATER DISABLED (UNCAL appears in the numerics area). The monitor’s battery voltage is too low. The CO2waveform is displayed without range values. To continue operation, supply ac power to the monitor.

NO MAINSTREAM SENSOR DETECTED (SRCH appears in the numerics area). The mainstream CO

sensor has been disconnected from the Propaq CS monitor after

providing CO2values. Disconnect and reconnect the sensor to the monitor if necessary.

NON-PROTOCOL SENSOR (UNCAL appears in the numerics area). A CO

sensor has

been connected that does not match Welch Allyn’s specifications. The CO2waveform is displayed without range values. Replace the sensor with a Welch Allyn CO2sensor.

SENSOR FAILURE - CALIBRATION ERROR. A sensor is defective or out of calibration and disabled. Replace the sensor.

SENSOR FAILURE - EEPROM. The sensor has failed. Replace the sensor.

SENSOR FAILURE - HEATER. The sensor’s temperature control circuit or the monitor’s CO2 circuitry has failed. Try replacing the sensor. If the message reappears, have the monitor serviced.

SENSOR FAILURE - MOTOR DRIVE. The sensor’s motor drive (in the sensor head) has failed. Replace the sensor.

SENSOR TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH. The sensor’s temperature is too high. The sensor’s ambient operating range is 10° to 46° C. When the ambient temperature returns to this range, this message is automatically removed and operation is restored.

The following messages can appear in the numerics display area.

OFF. No CO2 source is selected.

SRCH. The sensor is preparing for a measurement.

UNCAL. The monitor has detected a problem such as a lack of calibration, an obstruction, or a low battery.

WARM UP. The sensor heater is warming up. Wait 20 to 30 seconds for the sensor to heat. Values should appear in the numerics area when the sensor is sufficiently warm.

Sidestream CO2messages

ALTIMETER FAILURE - RANGE. The Propaq CS monitor is operating at an altitude outside the sidestream CO2 option’s operating altitude range of -2,000 to 15,000 feet. Returning the monitor to within this range automatically cancels this message and restores operation.

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ALTIMETER NOT CALIBRATED - EEPROM. The sidestream CO2option has not been calibrated. Refer the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for calibration.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH. The sensor temperature is too high. The sidestream CO2option is disabed until the ambient temperature is within the operating range specifications.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TOO LOW. The sensor temperature is too low. The sidestream CO2option is disabed until the ambient temperature is within the operating range specifications.

CALIBRATION ERROR - SERVICE REQUIRED. Send the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for service.

DEGRADED WAVEFORM - SERVICE REQUIRED. Send the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for service.

LACK OF WAVEFORM - SERVICE REQUIRED. Send the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for service.

MOTOR FAILURE - SERVICE REQUIRED. The sensor hardware has failed. Send the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for service.

NO WATERTRAP DETECTED. There is no sidestream CO2watertrap or CO watertrap adapter installed. Install a watertrap or CO2watertrap adapter.

OCCLUSION - CHECK EXHAUST PORT/TUBING. Blockage has been detected on the pneumatic exhaust port. Check the exhaust port and related tubing for occlusions. Make sure that the sampling line and any inputs to the patient breathing apparatus are not connected to the exhaust port.

OCCLUSION - CHECK WATERTRAP/TUBING. Blockage has been detected on the sidestream CO2input. Check the watertrap, sample line, and any connected tubing for occlusion.

PUMP FAILURE, SERVICE REQUIRED. The pump is not able to maintain the target flow rate. Send the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for service.

SIDESTREAM STICK EEPROM FAILURE. Send the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for service.

SSP BOARD EEPROM FAILURE. Send the Propaq CS monitor to a biomedical engineer for service.

The following messages can appear in the numerics display area.

OFF.NoCO2source is selected.

SRCH. The sensor is preparing for a measurement.

START UP. sidestream CO2has been activated and is preparing for operation. This typically requires 30 seconds at room temperature.

UNCAL. The monitor has detected a problem such as a lack of calibration, an obstruction, or a low battery.

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Network alert messages with Acuity

CHECK ACUITY/SERIAL CONNECTION. The Propaq CS detects a problem in the hardwired (serial) communication with Acuity. Check the Acuity network cable to be sure it is plugged into the side panel and the bedside Acuity jack. If the cable is damaged, replace the cable. If the cable appears undamaged and the Acuity system is operating normally, contact biomedical engineering for assistance.

CHECK ACUITY/NETWORK CONNECTION. The Wireless Propaq CS detects a problem with the wireless communication with Acuity. The monitor might be out of range of the network, or there might be a problem involving the monitor radio card, the access point, or the Acuity system. If the problem persists, contact biomedical engineering for assistance.

EQUIPMENT ALERT. The Propaq CS detected a download failure or an unauthorized download was attempted. Refer to the Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor Service Manual (part number 810-2692-00) for more information.

Program alert message

PROGRAM FAULT, SETTINGS LOST, TIME/DAY RESET. At powerup, the monitor cannot recall the programmed Custom patient mode settings and current time and date. This can occur if the battery is drained or after new software has been installed.

If this occurs, the monitor provides a special sequence of display windows to help you regain use of your monitor as quickly as possible. Do the following:

1. Connect an ac power adapter to recharge the battery (if the battery is drained).

2. Press any key below the equipment alert screen to acknowledge the alert. The monitor displays the Mode Setup window (shown on “Change the Powerup Patient

Mode” on page 19).

3. Press these keys to select one of the Factory patient modes for use:

• Factory Adult mode POWERUP*, YES.

• Factory Pediatric mode NEXT, POWERUP*, YES.

• Factory Neonatal mode NEXT, NEXT, POWERUP*, YES.

After you press YES, the monitor displays the Time/Day window.

4. Press NEXT, UP, and DOWN as needed to set the time and date. Then press ENTER to store the new time and date.

5. Turn off the monitor, then turn it on again so the settings will take effect.

The monitor is ready for use. To store customized patient mode settings, refer to

“Customize Patient Mode settings” on page 20.

If you follow these steps and the equipment alert reappears at powerup, the monitor may need to be serviced and the battery replaced. Contact a qualified service person.

Note

These display screens are only displayed in this order if the PROGRAM FAULT equipment alert occurs.

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Printer alert messages

CHECK DOOR. The door on the bottom of the printer is open. Close the door to remove this message.

LOW BATTERY, PRINTER DISABLED. The monitor’s battery voltage is too low to support printing. Connect the ac power adapter to recharge the battery (see “Connect

the AC power adapter to recharge the battery” on page 83).

OVERHEATING. The printer is overheating. Service may be required.

PAPER OUT. To add printer paper, see “Install printer paper” on page 87.

Defibrillator alert message

DEFIB FAULT, CHECK INTERFACE CABLE. The monitor detects a problem with the interface cable. Check the cable and defibrillator.

Very low battery alert message

VERY LOW BATTERY, PLUG IN EXTERNAL POWER ADAPTER. The monitor battery needs to be recharged. Connect the ac power adapter to recharge the battery (“Connect the AC power adapter to recharge the battery” on page 83).

If the battery is not recharged, the monitor will begin to disable monitor functions and eventually turn off completely.

Troubleshooting system error messages

If the monitor detects a system error, it will display a message similar to the following:

ERROR NUMBER: 1-123-4567 REMOVE CUFF FROM PATIENT

PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE OR WELCH ALLYN PROTOCOL, INC.

This type of message indicates that the monitor detected an internal system problem which may require service for the monitor. If the monitor displays this message, disconnect the monitor from the patient. Write down the error number for the service department, and send the monitor to your facility’s biomedical engineering department.

Note

The message REMOVE CUFF FROM PATIENT as shown above does not imply that the detected error is related to NIBP. It is simply a reminder to disconnect the NIBP cuff from the patient if a cuff is connected.

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Printing & trends

Print patient data

Print the displayed waveforms

Press SNAPSHOT or START/STOP. The Propaq CS monitor prints up to three of the displayed waveforms.

When four waveforms are displayed, the monitor prints the top three displayed waveforms (except for the ECG2 waveform which is never printed).

If you pressed START/STOP, the monitor continues to print until you press START/ STOP again.

START STOP

SNAP SHOT

PRINT TRENDS

Manually starts and stops a printout of patient information as it is monitored (continuous or real time).

Prints the last eight seconds of data for nonrespiration waveforms and 32 seconds of compressed waveform history for respiration waveforms.

The numerics across the top of the printout apply to the moment you press SNAPSHOT.

Prints all trends that are enabled in the Printer Setup Page (see page 69).

Note

Printer Buttons

The symbol indicates that the NIBP reading was taken in the presence of high artifact while monitoring ECG with the Smartcuf motion artifact filter on. Artifact can affect accuracy. To help reduce artifact, see Step 6 on page 35.

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112

BPM

( 96)

Display or print trends

Display or print a single trend

1. To display a patient data trend, press SETUP, TRENDS from the Main Menu. The monitor displays the Trend Menu:

The monitor stores trends every

2 minutes (except for NIBP) for

up to 5 hours. After 5 hours,

newly recorded trends replace

the oldest trends.

NIBP trends are stored when

measured. Up to 128 NIBP

trends can be stored (up to 8

hours).

The TIME, HR/PR, and SpO2 are

stored for all trends.

OFF indicates the vital sign was

MON

RESP TREND

HR/PR SpO

TIME

HH:MM 10:00

9:58 9:56 9:54 9:52 9:50 9:48 9:46 9:44 9:42

BPM %

101

112

PRINT PRINT

98 98 97 98

99 98 98 98

2 RR/BR

Br/M

97 971212

SRCH

OFF

ETCO

mmHg

38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38

2 INCO2

mmHg

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

TREND

( 96)

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

(M)

mmHg

OXYCRG

121

S D

122

100.4

T1 T2 ΔT

Br/m

98.6

1.8

not being monitored.

ERR#x in an NIBP TREND

display or printout indicates an

NIBP equipment alert occurred.

Press to print the displayed trend.

Press to scroll through the recorded trends.

Press to scroll to the next vital sign trend (IBP, TEMP, and NIBP).

Press to print OxyCRG (see page 71).

See “NIBP messages” on

page 59 for NIBP alert error

numbers and definitions.

Trends are also displayed on the Main Menu if all waveforms except ECG1 are turned off in the Wave Select Window.

2. Press NEXT TREND as needed to display the desired trend.

Numerics that have alarmed are highlighted.

3. Press PRINT to print the displayed trend.

Note

MON

HH:MM 10:01

9:46 9:31 9:20 9:08 8:52 8:47 8:41 8:35

TIME

NIBP TREND

HR/PR SpO

BPM % mmHg

80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

S D (M) RR/BR

122 58 ( 85)

126 62 ( 86)

127 62 ( 86)

134 66 ( 89)

124 57 ( 86)

127 58 ( 88)

124 56 ( 85)

126 57 ( 84)

127 58 ( 85)

Br/M

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

(M)

( 15)

NIBP

(M)

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

mmHg

S D

122

100.4

T1 T2 ΔT

Br/m

98.6

1.8

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Print multiple trends manually or automatically

1. Press SETUP, MORE, PRINTER from the Main Menu to display the Printer Setup Page:

(M)

mmHg

(M)

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

122

100.4

98.6

1.8

Br/m

Specifies what time the trends automatically print. Trends are

printed every 4 hours

beginning at either

01, 02, 03, or 04 hours.

(OFF=no printing.)

Select ON to include in trend

printing.

PRINTER

CONTINUOUS AUTO PRINT ALARM PRINT NIBP TICKET

APNEA TICKET

OXYCRG ON ALARM

AUTO TREND : 01 05 09 13 17 21

NIBP : ON

RESP : OFF

: ON

CHANGE PRINT

SETUP PAGE

: 25.0 mm/s : OFF : OFF : OFF : ON : OFF

TEMP : OFF

: OFF

TREND

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

2. Press NEXT as needed to scroll down to the parameters listed below AUTO TREND (NIBP, RESP, etc.).

3. Press NEXT and CHANGE to set desired trends to ON.

4. To manually print all selected trends, press PRINT TREND on this page or press PRINT TRENDS on the bottom front panel of the monitor.

You can print all selected trends at any time by pressing the PRINT TRENDS button.

5. To program the monitor to automatically print selected trends every four hours, press NEXT as needed to highlight AUTO TREND, then press CHANGE to select the hours for printing.

For example, if you select 01 05 09 13 17 21 at 4:27, the printer will automatically print selected trends first at 5:00, then 9:00, etc.

Delete all patient trends

To delete all trends recorded for a patient, turn off the monitor.

Press to scroll to the next selection.

Press to change the displayed value.

Press to print all selected trends.

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Set printer options and automatic printing

1. Press SETUP, MORE, PRINTER from the Main Menu to display the Printer Setup Page:

(M)

PRINTER

CONTINUOUS AUTO PRINT ALARM PRINT NIBP TICKET

APNEA TICKET

OXYCRG ON ALARM

AUTO TREND : 01 05 09 13 17 21

NIBP : ON

RESP : OFF

: ON

CHANGE PRINT

SETUP PAGE

: 25.0 mm/s : OFF : OFF : OFF : ON : OFF

TEMP : OFF

: OFF

TREND

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

mmHg

(M)

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

122

100.4

98.6

1.8

Br/m

Press to scroll to the next selection.

Press to change the displayed value.

Press to print all selected trends.

2. Press NEXT and CHANGE as desired to set printer options.

CONTINUOUS Set the speed for continuous printing: 6.25, 12.5, or 25.0 mm/s.

AUTO PRINT Automatically print a waveform snapshot at the specified interval:

15 or 30 minutes, or 1, 2, or 4 hours (or OFF).

ALARM PRINT If ON, automatically prints patient data whenever a patient alarm

occurs, beginning with 12 seconds of patient data history stored before the alarm occurred.

Printing continues for 20 seconds after you suspend the alarm. To immediately stop printing, press START/STOP.

Note

Because the Alarm Print begins with the 12 seconds of patient data stored before the alarm occurred, the monitor stores and prints all Alarm Print data 12 seconds after the patient data appears on the display. The time annotated on the Alarm Print indicates the time the data was recorded.

NIBP TICKET

APNEA TICKET

If ON, automatically prints an NIBP TICKET with NIBP data whenever NIBP is measured.

If ON, automatically prints an APNEA TICKET with apnea data after the patient resumes breathing and/or every minute the apnea alarm continues.

OXYCRG ON ALARM

If ON, automatically prints an OxyCRG whenever an SpO2, HR/PR, RR/

BR, or apnea patient alarm occurs (see page 71).

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If an SpO2or HR/PR alarm occurs, the OxyCRG prints 60 seconds later. If an Apnea or RR/BR alarm occurs, the OxyCRG prints 75 seconds later. Highlighted labels in the printout indicate which alarms occurred.

AUTO TREND

Print OxyCRG

The OxyCRG is a printout of two minutes of continuous HR/PR and SpO2numerics, and a compressed respiratory waveform.

1. To print OxyCRG, from the Main Menu press SETUP, TRENDS, PRINT OXYCRG.

If any of the parameters have been completely inactive for the two minutes prior to the printout, the associated band is empty.

Automatically print trends at the selected hours. Only the parameters set to ON (for NIBP, RESP, P1, P2, or TEMP) are included in trend printouts.

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Acuity

Understanding the Propaq CS, Acuity, and FlexNet network

This section describes the operation of the Propaq CS monitor (software version 3.5X) with the Acuity FlexNet network. It describes both the Acuity hardwired and wireless communication options for the Propaq CS monitor.

WARNING When connecting the Acuity hardwire connection, connect the Propaq CS monitor to an Acuity system only. Connecting to other networks could damage the monitor or injure the patient. If in doubt about the network jacks or devices, consult your facility’s Biomedical Engineering Department.

WARNING Make sure the Acuity network cable is not damaged. If the wireless connection is not an option or not available, the Acuity network cable is the sole link between the Propaq CS monitor and the Acuity Central Station.

WARNING When considering a treatment protocol that involves wireless communication of patient data, be sure to recognize some limitations inherent in wireless communications. When the Propaq CS monitor is not connected to the network by wireless (or hardwired) connection:

• There are no patient alarms or alerts at the Acuity Central Station.

• Acuity does not perform arrhythmia and ST analysis on the patient data and

does not generate related alarms.

If wireless communication is no longer available or is not functioning properly, consider using the hardwire connection to Acuity.

WARNING If you don’t set alarm limits, the Acuity system uses preset settings (for arrhythmia test limits), and the powerup default settings for the Propaq CS monitor.

WARNING The radio in this monitor has been authorized by the FCC for mobile use only. Mobile use as defined by the FCC is for operation 20 cm or more away from a person’s head or torso. The distance does not apply to transient exposure due to incidental passage closer than the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limit.

WARNING When the monitor moves out of range of the Acuity network, communication with Acuity is broken immediately, stopping the communication of patient vital-signs data. If the monitor is out of range of the Acuity network for several minutes, the radio enters a low-power state. When the monitor is again within range of the Acuity network, it can take as long as three minutes to restore communication with Acuity and resume the communication of patient vital-signs data.

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WARNING Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certified according to the respective IEC standards (e.g., EN 60950 for data processing equipment and EN 60601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore, all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 601-1-1. Anyone connecting additional equipment to the signal input or output connectors is configuring a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the system standard IEC 601-1-1. If in doubt, consult your Biomedical Engineering Department.

Note

WHEN USED IN CANADA: To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé à l’intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

The Propaq CS monitor can communicate with an Acuity Central Station as part of Welch Allyn’s FlexNet network. FlexNet allows multiple devices to communicate through hardwired Ethernet networks and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). The Acuity Central Station provides central patient monitoring for monitoring devices connected to the network.

As shown below, the Propaq CS can communicate through a hardwire Acuity connection. In addition, the Propaq CS can also be equipped with the Wireless option which allows two-way wireless communication with an Acuity Central Station through an access point in the FlexNet network. The access point is a digital radio transceiver that connects to the FlexNet network.

To Other

To Other Access Points

Access

Point

Alternative hardwire connection

To Other Acuity

Acuity Systems

Systems

Primary wireless

connection

Other wireless

devices

Wireless Propaq CS

(hardwire connection

available as alternative)

Primary hardwire connection

Acuity Central Station

Propaq CS

with hardwire Acuity

connection

FlexNet network

While connected to the network, the Propaq CS sends patient data to Acuity. Acuity continuously analyzes the data and provides appropriate alarm or alert messages at the Central Station and other network devices such as a hallway message panel or the Propaq CS itself. Acuity also stores the patient data for viewing or report printing.

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If the Wireless Propaq CS is moved out of range or loses communication with the FlexNet network and Acuity, it continues to monitor the patient and display patient data. While not communicating with Acuity, the Propaq CS continues to generate local patient alarms or alert messages. Acuity does not perform waveform analysis or generate arrhythmia or ST analysis messages while the Propaq CS is not communicating with Acuity. When the Wireless Propaq CS is returned to within range of the FlexNet network, it automatically reconnects to Acuity and uploads trend information.

A Propaq CS with the Acuity hardwire communication option can be identified by the Acuity connector on the right side panel.

A Wireless Propaq CS can be identified by the yellow antenna cap on the top right corner of the monitor in front of the carrying handle. Every Wireless Propaq CS includes the Acuity hardwire communication option.

Yellow antenna cap indicates Wireless Propaq CS

DEFIB SYNCHROMONITOR

Wireless Propaq CS

3A 2AG

12-28V, 3A

Right Side Panel

EKG x 1000

Acuity hardwire connector

If a Wireless Propaq CS monitor is communicating with the network via the wireless interface and then the Acuity hardwire cable is used to connect the bedside Acuity network jack and the monitor, the monitor disconnects from the wireless connection and communicates through the hardwire connection. There may be a short interruption in the display of patient waveforms at Acuity while this change occurs.

Note

The Wireless Propaq CS can not be used with the Modem-Propaq communication option, even when the Wireless Propaq CS is being used with a hardwire connection or is out-of-range of a FlexNet Network access point.

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The Acuity Menu

The Acuity Menu on the Propaq CS allows you to control some of the interaction with the Acuity network. The Acuity Menu is only accessible while the monitor is connected to the Acuity network.

The Acuity Menu for the Wireless Propaq CS provides additional functions that allow you to manage the patient assignment and patient location from the monitor. These functions are described later in this document.

ACUITY MENU (HARDWIRED CONNECTION)

NET OFF

ACUITY MENU (WIRELESS CONNECTION)

PATIENT

END TELE SNAPSHOT PREVIOUS

Press to access the Patient Menu with additional functions.

PATIENT MENU

NEW ROOM TRANSFER NEW PAT PAT INFO PREV MENU

SNAPSHOT PREVIOUS

Press to print a waveform displayed on the Propaq CS monitor screen at the Acuity printer.

Press to temporarily disconnect from the Acuity network.

Press to print a waveform displayed on the Propaq CS monitor screen at the Acuity printer.

Press to disconnect from the Acuity network prior to discharging the patient.

Press to display patient information such as ID, name, unit and room.

Press to assign the monitor to a new patient.

Press to transfer a patient to a new room in a new unit.

Press to reassign a patient to a new room in the same unit.

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Hardwired (Serial) connection to Acuity

Connect the monitor to the Acuity System

1. If the Propaq CS monitor has already been connected to the patient, save the patient’s Trends and Alarm Limit settings by keeping the monitor turned on.

The monitor transmits up to five hours of trend information when you connect it to the Acuity network.

If the monitor has not been connected to the patient, clear any prior patient’s trends and alarm limit settings by turning off the monitor, then turning it on after a few seconds.

2. If the monitor is not already connected to the patient, attach leads and sensors to the patient as described in this manual.

3. Plug in the Acuity network cable to the Acuity network jack on the monitor side panel as shown. Plug in the other end of the cable to the bedside Acuity network jack.

DEFIB SYNCHROMONITOR

Battery charging light

Power input connector

2AG

12-28V, 3A

EKG x 1000

Acuity connector

4. Connect the ac power adapter to the monitor and the wall outlet to charge the battery. Check to see that the green battery charging light on the monitor’s right side panel is on.

5. When the monitor completes the connection to Acuity, it displays the message ON NETWORK (or alternating messages ON NETWORK and SERIAL if the monitor has wireless capability). Confirm the patient identification at the bedside or enter the patient information at the Acuity Central Station using the Patient ID Setup Window.

6. If alarm limits have not been set, do so at the monitor or at the Acuity Central Station using the Alarms Setup Window.

Note

When a Propaq CS monitor in Adult or Pediatric Mode is connected to an Acuity System, the audible alarms at the bedside Propaq CS monitor can be delayed up to 4 minutes and 15 seconds. The delay time is selected in Acuity software at the time of Acuity installation. Visual alarm indications are not delayed.

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Disconnect the hardwired monitor from the Acuity System

Press to disconnect from Acuity

NET OFF

ADULT ON NETWORK

17:05:10

PRINT FAULT

1. To disconnect the Propaq CS monitor from the Acuity network, press the NET OFF key on the upper left corner of the monitor display. (From the Main Menu you can also press SETUP, ACUITY, NET OFF.)

2. Within 15 seconds, disconnect the Acuity network cable from the Propaq CS monitor side panel and the bedside jack. If the patient will no longer be monitored with this monitor, turn off the monitor to erase trend information.

Note

If the Propaq CS has the wireless option, be aware that after you disconnect the hardwire connection and disconnect the Acuity network cable, the Wireless Propaq CS will attempt to establish a wireless connection to Acuity as long as the power is on.

Switch from hardwired to wireless monitoring

1. Press the NET OFF key on the upper left corner of the monitor display. (From the Main Menu you can also press SETUP, ACUITY, NET OFF.)

2. Disconnect the Acuity network cable from the Wireless Propaq CS Acuity connector.

The Wireless Propaq CS automatically seeks to establish a wireless connection to the Acuity network.

Note

If you disconnect the Acuity network cable without first pressing NET OFF, this will cause a momentary equipment alert at the monitor and Acuity.

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Wireless connection to Acuity

Connect a new patient

1. Make sure the Acuity network cable is not plugged into the Acuity connector and an Acuity bedside network jack. Turn on power to the Wireless Propaq CS. The monitor displays the powerup screen for about 10 seconds, then displays the Main Menu. The monitor is in the powerup patient mode with the associated settings.

2. Confirm that within a few seconds the Wireless Propaq CS displays the flashing message WIRELESS in the upper left corner of the display, alternating with one of these messages:

SEARCHING indicates the monitor is searching for a connection with an access point.

CONNECTING indicates the monitor has associated with an access point, but is not fully connected to the Acuity network.

3. Confirm that within one minute the monitor displays these alternating messages:

ON NETWORK and WIRELESS

This indicates the Wireless Propaq CS is connected to the Acuity network.

4. After the network connection is established, the monitor may prompt you to select an Acuity Unit (if your facility has more than one Acuity unit). Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Acuity Unit, then press Select.

5. The Wireless Propaq CS displays a list of possible patients. If your patient has been pre-admitted to the selected Acuity unit, they will be included in the list.

If your patient is NOT in the list, highlight Select Patient at Central and press Select.

The patient name will need to be entered later at the Acuity Central Station.

WARNING If you do not select the patient name at the Wireless Propaq CS at this time, do not adjust any alarm limits until after the patient name and ID are confirmed at Acuity. When the patient name and ID are confirmed at Acuity, Acuity downloads the default settings and patient alarm limits for that Acuity unit to the Wireless Propaq CS, thereby overriding any previous settings and alarm limits.

If your patient is in the list, scroll to highlight your patient’s name, then press Select.

6. Within a few seconds the Wireless Propaq CS displays a list of unassigned rooms.

• If you want to assign the patient to a room, highlight the room and press Select.

• If you do not want to assign a room at this time, highlight Select Room at

Central and press Select.

The patient room will need to be entered later at the Wireless Propaq CS (see page 81) or at Acuity (see Acuity Directions For Use).

7. Customize alarm limits for your patient if needed.

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Monitor a patient out of range of Acuity

While out of range of Acuity, the Wireless Propaq CS continues to monitor the patient and provide local alarms or alerts at the Propaq CS as needed.

When the patient with the Wireless Propaq CS goes out of range of Acuity, do the following:

1. A DROPOUT equipment alert occurs at the Acuity Central Station. Acknowledge the alert at Acuity.

2. An equipment alert occurs at the Wireless Propaq CS with this message:

NETWORK FAULT CHECK ACUITY/NETWORK CONNECTION

Press a key on the Propaq CS to acknowledge the alert and silence the alert tones (if tones are enabled).

When the patient with the Wireless Propaq CS returns within range of Acuity, the Propaq CS automatically reconnects to Acuity.

Stop monitoring a patient with wireless prior to discharge

To discontinue monitoring the patient, follow these steps.

1. From the Main Menu, press SETUP, ACUITY, END TELE.

2. Disconnect the leads and sensors from the patient and turn off the power to the monitor.

If you do not turn off power to the monitor within about 30 seconds, the Wireless Propaq CS will automatically try to reconnect to the network.

If you do not use END TELE to disconnect from the network as described above, the Acuity Central Station generates a DROPOUT equipment alert at Acuity.

If you want to monitor this same patient at a later time, you will need to re-select the patient name from Wireless Propaq CS or confirm the patient ID at Acuity.

Reconnect a recently monitored patient

1. Turn on power to the Wireless Propaq CS and confirm that the monitor displays the powerup screen.

2. The Wireless Propaq CS will then present a series of menus and messages requesting you to provide information about the connection and patient. The actual screens presented depend on how long the patient has been disconnected.

Provide the information as requested. This may include:

• Select an Acuity unit.

• Select a patient from the patient list.

• Select a patient room from the room list.

If you do not select the patient name or room while connecting the patient, you will need to do that later at the Acuity Central Station. See the Acuity Directions For Use for more information.

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Reassign a monitored patient to a new room in the same unit

If a patient is being monitored and you want to assign them to a new room in the same unit, follow these steps.

1. From the Main Menu, press SETUP, ACUITY, PATIENT, NEW ROOM.

Within a few seconds the Wireless Propaq CS displays a list of all available rooms, including the patient’s current room.

• If you decide not to change the patient’s current room assignment, press Select

(the patient’s current room is the default selection in the list).

• To assign the patient to a new room, scroll up or down to highlight the room and

press Select.

• If you want to cancel the patient’s current room assignment, but do not want to

assign a new room at this time, you can highlight Select Room at Acuity and press Select. You can then assign the room later from the Acuity Central Station, or you can repeat this procedure and assign a new room from the Wireless Propaq CS.

Transfer a monitored patient to a new room in a different unit

If a patient is being monitored and you want to assign them to a new room in a different unit, follow these steps.

1. From the Main Menu, press SETUP, ACUITY, PATIENT, TRANSFER. Within a few seconds the Wireless Propaq CS displays a list of units.

2. Scroll up or down to highlight the new unit, then press Select.

The patient is not monitored at Acuity during the short time required by Acuity to process the transfer to the new unit (typically less than one minute). However, the patient continues to be monitored by the Wireless Propaq CS.

(If the selected unit is currently not available, the Wireless Propaq CS displays an appropriate message; press a key to acknowledge the message and cancel the transfer.)

3. After the patient is assigned to the new unit, the Wireless Propaq CS displays a list of unassigned rooms. (The patient’s previous unit and room assignment is cancelled.)

• To assign the patient to a new room, highlight the room and press Select.

• If you decide not to assign the patient to a new room at this time, you can

highlight Select Room at Acuity and press Select. You can then assign the room later from the Acuity Central Station, or you can assign a new room from the Wireless Propaq CS later using the procedure on page 81.

Switch from wireless to hardwired monitoring for the same patient

Plug the Acuity network cable into the Wireless Propaq CS Acuity connector and an Acuity bedside network jack.

The Wireless Propaq CS will switch to a hardwired Acuity network connection. No equipment alerts are generated.

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Reassign the Wireless Propaq CS to a new patient

If you want to discontinue monitoring a patient and connect the Wireless Propaq CS to a new patient, follow these steps.

1. From the Main Menu, press SETUP, ACUITY, END TELE.

2. Turn off the monitor power, then turn it on again after a few seconds.

As an alternative to Steps 1 and 2, from the Main Menu you can press SETUP, ACUITY, PATIENT, NEW PAT for the same result.

The monitor then presents a series of menus and messages requesting you to provide information about the connection and patient. The actual screens presented depend on how the Acuity System is configured.

Provide the information as requested. This may include:

• Select an Acuity unit.

• Select a patient from the patient list. (After you select a new patient, all monitor

operating settings are reset to the Acuity System default powerup settings.)

• Select a patient room from the room list.

If you do not select the patient name or room while connecting the patient, you will need to do that later at the Acuity Central Station. See Acuity Directions For Use for more information.

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Maintenance

Avoid electrostatic discharge

When humidity in the working environment decreases, the human body and other insulators can become charged with static electricity due to friction.

To prevent unwanted electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow these standard guidelines:

• Maintain the recommended humidity of 40% to 60% in the work environment.

• Dissipate electrostatic charge before performing routine operator maintenance.

Connect the AC power adapter to recharge the battery

WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit

www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate

patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

WARNING Use of other power adapters or power cords could cause a current leakage hazard or damage the Propaq CS monitor.

WARNING Place the power adapter where it cannot fall and harm someone.

Caution Leaving the monitor's lead-acid batteries in a completely discharged

state may result in permanent battery damage. The batteries should be kept fully charged.

When the Propaq CS monitor battery voltage is low, the monitor displays the message LOW BATTERY at the top of the screen or the equipment alert message VERY LOW BATTERY, PLUG IN EXTERNAL POWER ADAPTER. You should connect an ac power adapter as soon as possible to recharge the battery.

If the battery is not recharged, the monitor will begin to disable monitor functions and eventually turn off completely.

1. Before connecting the ac power adapter, check the adapter power setting in the small window next to the power cord connector. Make sure the setting matches your ac power source (either 100V-120V or 200V-240V).

Power setting

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If it does not match, send it to your service department.

2. Plug the ac adapter power cord into the ac power adapter and the ac power source outlet.

3. Plug the ac adapter cord into the power input connector on the right side of the monitor.

DEFIB SYNCHROMONITOR

Green battery charging light

2AG

EKG x 1000

Right Side Panel

Power input connector

12-28V, 3A

4. Confirm that the green battery charging light is on. The ac power adapter charges the battery even when monitor power is off. If monitor power is off, the battery charges to full capacity within 8 hours.

If the green light is not on, check all connections and make sure the ac power source is on.

If the green light is still not on, fuses may need replacement in the ac power adapter or the monitor. Contact your service department.

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Replace power adapter fuses

If the green battery charging light is off and the ac power adapter does not provide power to the monitor even when all connections are intact, the adapter fuses may need to be replaced. This procedure must be performed by a qualified service person. To change fuses:

1. Unplug the removable power cord from the ac power source and adapter.

Fuse

Fuse Module

Voltage Selector

and Indicator

Power

Adapter

Spare Fuse

2. Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry the fuse module away from the adapter.

3. Remove and replace both fuses with the correct type specified on the adapter. The fuse module can contain spare fuses.

Caution Spare fuses are contained in housings next to the fuses in the fuse module as shown in the illustration. Between the fuses is a small printed-circuit board (PCB) that sets the power adapter to the desired ac mains voltage. When handling the fuse module, the PCB may slide out.

Caution Make sure the voltage selector indicates the proper ac input voltage. If you change the adapter voltage setting, you must replace all fuses to match the appropriate type specified on the bottom of the power adapter. The only fuses contained in the power adapter when shipped from the factory are fuses specified for the original adapter input voltage setting.

Caution Replace each fuse only with the specified type (“Power Adapter

Specifications” on page 115).

Note

Replace both fuses at the same time, even if only one fuse has opened due to an overcurrent situation. The unopened fuse may be damaged and unreliable.

If the small PCB between the fuses has slipped out of place, slide it back into place in the fuse module, and verify that the voltage setting indicated in the window on the fuse module is correct. If the voltage setting is incorrect, simply slide the PCB out of the fuse module, rotate it 180° and slide it back into place.

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Replace monitor input power fuse

If the green battery charging light is off and the ac power adapter does not provide power to the monitor even when all connections are intact, the monitor’s input power fuse may need to be replaced. This procedure must be performed by a qualified service person. To change fuses:

1. Disconnect the monitor from the patient and turn off the monitor.

DEFIB SYNCHROMONITOR

Power input fuse

holder

Right Side Panel

Green battery

2AG

EKG x 1000

charging light

12-28V, 3A

2. Disconnect the ac power adapter from the monitor.

3. Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fuse carrier counterclockwise to release it.

4. Remove the fuse carrier and replace the fuse with the type 3A/250V, 2AG.

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Install printer paper

WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit

www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate

patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

Caution Use only low-debris printer paper approved by Welch Allyn. Use of other paper can cause unclear printing of patient data, printhead damage, and eventual printer failure. Store all paper (including a monitor loaded with paper) in compliance with paper storage specifications (“Printer specifications” on page 113).

1. Lay the monitor on its back to gain access to the bottom of the printer.

2. Squeeze the locks on the paper door and pull out to open it.

3. Lift the paper roll from the holder and pull out any paper remaining in the printer.

4. Place the new paper roll onto the spindle on the door as shown, and pull out several inches of paper.

5. Slide the end of the paper into the printer slot until it extends out the side.

6. Close the paper door and turn the monitor upright.

7. Simultaneously press the START/STOP and PRINT TRENDS button. Confirm the monitor prints a test print similar to the following:

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Inspect and clean the monitor and accessories

Before cleaning, thoroughly inspect the monitor and all accessories for any signs of damage, cracks, or improper mechanical function of keypads, switches, connectors, and printer paper door. While gently bending and flexing cables and tubing, inspect for damage, cracks, cuts, abrasions, extreme wear, exposed wires or bent connectors. Confirm connectors securely engage. Report damage or improper function to your service department.

Equipment Cleaning Instructions Approved Cleaning Solutions

Propaq CS Monitor

NIBP cuff Consult manufacturer’s instructions. Consult manufacturer’s instructions.

Cables, tubing, CO

Masimo Nellcor

SpO2cables

sensor

Wipe with a nearly-dry cloth moistened with cleaning solution. Thoroughly wipe off any excesscleaning

Warm water, Coverage, Liquid soap, Wex-

cide

, T.B.Q.b, Windex, Hydrogen peroxide

solution, Ovation solution. Do not let water or cleaning solution run into connector openings or

crevices.

Wipe gently with cloth dampened with cleaning solution. Do not immerse the CO

sensor in liquid.

Mild detergent solution; also consult

manufacturer’s instructions.

Consult manufacturer’s instructions. Consult manufacturer’s instructions.

Other accessories Consult manufacturer’s instructions. Consult manufacturer’s instructions.

a. Do not use these cleaning solutions (they may damage the monitor): Butyl alcohol, Denatured ethanol, Freon, Mild chlorine bleach

solution, Isopropyl alcohol, Trichloroethane, Trichloroethylene, Acetone, Vesphene II, Enviroquat, Staphene, Misty, Glutaraldehyde, Fantastik, Formula 409, Cidex.

b. Themonitor may be disinfected to comply with OSHA requirements for cleaning and decontaminating spills of blood and other body

fluids. (Federal OSHA Standard on bloodbornepathogens: 29 CFR 1910.1030, 12/6/91.) Wex-cide (Wexford Labs,Inc., Kirkwood, MO) and T.B.Q. (Calgon Vestal Lab., CalgonCorp., St. Louis, MO) are disinfectants that meet OSHA requirements, and are EPA approved. Wipe away disinfectants with a water-dampened cloth after the manufacturer’s recommended period of time.

c. If liquid gets into the right side panel connectors, it will drain out. If moisture gets into a leftside panel connector, drythe connector

with warm air, then check the monitoring functions for proper operation.

d. The mainstream CO2sensor may alsobe disinfected with Wex-cide. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions. Do not leave

Wex-cide on sensor longer than 30 minutes. Thoroughly clean off residue with water-dampened cloth. Prolongedexposureofthe sensor to Wex-cide will damagethe sensor.

Caution Do not autoclave the Propaq CS monitor or its accessories. Do not immerse the monitor in liquid when cleaning. Do not immerse accessories in liquid when cleaning unless the accessory manufacturer’s cleaning instructions explicitly instruct you to do so.

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Service interval recommendations

At the intervals recommended below, qualified biomedical service personnel should service the Propaq CS monitor. Service information is described in Propaq CS Service Manual (810-2708-XX).

Recommended Interval

Six months to two years Complete functional verification; see Propaq CS Service Manual

Minimum every three years Check battery capacity

a. More frequent service may be needed in extreme environments (heat, cold, dust, etc.). b. The leakage current should never exceed the 50µA limit. The data should be recorded in an equipment log. If the device is not

functioning properly or fails any of the above tests, do not attempt torepairthedevice.Pleasereturnthe device to the manufacturer or to your distributor for any required repairs.

Service Action

Inspect the monitor for mechanical and functional damage Inspect safety labels for legibility Inspect the side panel fuse for compliance to specified rating Verify that visual and acoustic alarms are functioning properly Test patient leakage current according to IEC 601-1/1988 Test patient leakage current with mains voltage on patient-applied parts according to IEC 601-1/1988: limit 50 A

Recycling monitor components

Within the European Union

Do not dispose of this product as ‘unsorted municipal waste’. Prepare it for reuse or separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE).

Note

For more specific disposal information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service.

If the monitor or the battery is contaminated, this directive does not apply.

Outside the European Union

When the monitor or the battery reaches end of life, recycle it locally according to national, state, and local regulations, or return it to Welch Allyn.

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Extended storage precautions

Caution If a Propaq CS monitor has a battery installed or ac power connected and is stored for an extended period of time without use, the printer paper can cause damage to the printhead. Before storing a Propaq CS monitor for more than two months without use, remove the roll of printer paper.

Caution Storing the Propaq CS monitor for extended periods (more than three months) without being connected to the ac power adapter can cause damage to the battery. Even when the monitor is turned off, a very small amount of current is drawn from the battery. For long-term storage, remove the battery from the monitor. Battery removal is described in Propaq CS Service Manual.

Removing the battery will erase all stored Custom patient mode settings. See “Customize

Patient Mode settings” on page 20 to reprogram Custom patient mode settings.

Change the Wireless Propaq CS network name

This procedure allows you to change the network name assigned to the Wireless Propaq CS (as long as the current network name is one of the pre-set names available in the Wireless Propaq CS Network Name Menu).

Note

To change the network name:

1. From the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, MORE, SERVICE, YES, MORE, MORE,

Changing the network name will cause the monitor to re-start and seek to connect with the FlexNet network corresponding to the new name. Do not attempt to change the network name unless you are a qualified biomedical service engineer or technician.

RADIO, CHANGE NET NAME to access the Change Net Name screen.

The current network name is highlighted.

CHANGE NET NAME

COM.PROTOCOL

DEMO.PROTOCOL COM1.PROTOCOL COM2.PROTOCOL COM3.PROTOCOL COM4.PROTOCOL COM5.PROTOCOL COM6.PROTOCOL COM7.PROTOCOL COM8.PROTOCOL

NEXT PREVIOUS

SELECT

Note

2. Press NEXT as needed to scroll down and highlight the desired network name, then

If the current Wireless Propaq CS network name is a custom (not pre-set) name, you cannot change the name from the Change Net Name screen (CHANGE NET NAME is not displayed). Contact Welch Allyn Technical Support for assistance.

press SELECT.

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The monitor displays a confirmation screen asking you to confirm that you want to change the network name.

• If you press YES, the monitor automatically turns itself off, then turns on and

seeks to connect to a FlexNet network with the new network name.

• If you press NO, the monitor displays the Change Net Name screen again.

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Reference

Set the time and date

1. From the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, MORE to display the Time/Day window:

TIME DAY

H:MIN:S

15:55:10

2. Press NEXT, UP, and DOWN as needed to set the time and date. Then press ENTER

to store the new time and date.

Time/Day settings and trends

WARNING Changing the hour/minute/second setting for the monitor in the Time/Day window can cause the monitor to erase previously stored patient trend data.

UP DOWN ENTER

MO/DA/YR

10/21/99

(M)

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

mmHg

SERVICE

100.4

98.6

T2 ΔT

Br/m

1.8

When you change the hour/minute/second setting for the monitor in the Time/Day window, the monitor deletes any patient trend data that is older than five hours for nonNIBP trends or older than eight hours for NIBP trends according to the new clock setting.

However, if the monitor has not yet stored the full capacity of trends and you change the hour/minute/second setting to a time that is within the stored trend period, previously stored trends are not erased.

Changing the day, month, or year setting does not affect the stored patient trends.

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Change the date format, ECG filter, and units

1. Make sure you are in the Adult patient mode (from the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, CHANGE, ADULT, YES).

2. From the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, MORE, SERVICE, YES (to access the Service Menu), MORE, MORE, SETTINGS. The monitor displays the Settings window:

(M)

SETTINGS

DATE

FILTER

TEMP F/C :

DECIMAL : .

HR/PR ALARM LIMITS: CAN TURN OFF

CO2 UNITS

: mmHg

CHANGE

BATTERY: 9.3 VOLTS

MO/DA/YR

60 Hz

( 15)

NIBP

( 85)

TEMP

MCO

mmHg

SpO

mmHg

(M)

mmHg

T1 T2 ΔT

122

100.4

98.6

1.8

Br/m

3. Press NEXT and CHANGE to select the desired settings.

DATE Sets the date format: Month/Day/Year, Day.Month.Year, orYear/Month/Day.

FILTER Sets the ECG filter frequency: 60 Hz, 50 Hz, or OFF. Make sure it is set to

your ac mains frequency.

TEMP F/C Sets the temperature display units: Fahrenheit or Celsius. Changing units

does not erase the TEMP trends.

DECIMAL Sets the decimal character as either a period (.) or a comma (,).

HR/PR ALARM LIMITS

UNITS Sets the CO2display units as mmHg, kPa, or percent (%).

Allows or prohibits turning off the HR/PR alarm limits. If CANNOT TURN OFF is selected, the ON/OFF key is not displayed for HR/PR in the Alarm Limits Menu.

Changing units erases the CO2trends and changes CO2alarm limit settings to the factory default settings for the currently-used patient mode.

Note

Any time you change the Date, Filter, Temp F/C, Decimal, HR/PR Alarm Limits (CAN or CANNOT TURN OFF), or CO2Units setting, the new setting also becomes the powerup default setting.

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Factory default settings

The monitor is shipped from the factory with these preset default settings. For information about how to customize your monitor settings, see “Change Powerup Patient

Mode or store customized settings” on page 19.

Setting Factory default

Date

Decimal

HR/PR Sweep 25 mm/s RR/BR Sweep 6.25 mm/s Alarm Tone MEDIUM HR/PR TONE LOW HR/PR SOURCE ECG RR/BR Source CO Patient Mode Adult Display Brightness Normal ECG Bandwidth Monitor ECG Size 1 mV/cm ECG1 Lead II ECG2 Lead V ECG Filter

ECG Pacer ON RESP size 2X RESP lead Ld2 RESP sweep 6.25 mm/s RESP monitoring ON RESP window ON IBP Range 0 to 180 mmHg IBP Rescale 0 to 140 mmHg (not programmable) IBP Mode RESCALE Invasive Pressure Formats Label dependent NIBP Mode MANUAL NIBP Auto Time 15 min NIBP Smartcuf ON SpO

SIZE 2x

SpO

C-LOCK OFF

SpO

Response NORMAL

TEMP F/C CO CO CO CO CO Sidestream CO

Range 0 to 60 mmHg

Sweep 6.25 mm/s

Response NORMAL

Units

Gas Compensation OFF

Flow Rate Adult: 90 ml/minute

Display Wave Select Adult and Pediatric Patient Mode: ECG1, ECG2, P1, P2, and CO

Trend Group NIBP Alarm Limits All are ON except P2 HR/PR Alarm Limits

MO/DA/YR. This setting is automatically updated whenever it is changed during use (continuously programmed).

. (Period) This setting is automatically updated whenever it is changed during use (continuously programmed).

if available or ECG (not programmable)

60 Hz. This setting is automatically updated whenever it is changed during use.

Celsius

mmHg

Ped: 90 ml/minute Neonate: 90 ml/minute (The flow rate cannot be programmed to a different value in a Custom Patient Mode, see

“Change Powerup Patient Mode or store customized settings” on page 19.)

= ON, and large NIBP numerics are displayed (in order of priority); SpO Neonatal Mode: all waveforms are ON and large NIBP numerics are displayed (in order of

and RESP = OFF.

priority).

CAN TURN OFF

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Setting Factory default

HR Limits Adult: 50, 120 beats per minute

Ped: 50, 150 beats per minute Neonate: 100, 200 beats per minute

NIBP Limits - Systolic Adult: 75, 220 mmHg

Ped: 75, 145 mmHg Neonate: 50, 100 mmHg

NIBP Limits - Diastolic Adult: 35, 110 mmHg

Ped: 35, 100 mmHg Neonate: 30, 70 mmHg

NIBP Limits - Mean Adult: 50, 120 mmHg

Ped: 50, 110 mmHg Neonate: 35, 80 mmHg

P1, P2 Limits - Systolic Adult: 75, 220 mmHg

Ped: 75, 145 mmHg Neonate: 50, 100 mmHg

P1, P2 Limits - Diastolic Adult: 35, 110 mmHg

Ped: 35, 100 mmHg Neonate: 30, 70 mmHg

P1, P2 Limits - Mean Adult: 50, 120 mmHg

Ped: 50, 110 mmHg Neonate: 35, 80 mmHg

SpO

Limits Adult: 90%, 100%

Ped: 90%, 100% Neonate: 85%, 95%

RR/BR Adult: 5, 30 Br/M

Ped: 10, 45 Br/M Neonate: 10, 75 Br/M

TEMP Limits 35.0°, 37.8° C T Limits 0.0°, 2.8° C ETCO

Limits 25, 60 mmHg (3.0 and 8.0 for % and kPa)

INCO

Limits N/A, 5 mmHg (0.7 for % and kPa)

Apnea Delay Adult/Ped: 20 seconds

Neonate: 15 seconds

Printer Settings

Printer Alarm Print OFF Printer Auto Print OFF Printer NIBP Ticket OFF Printer Apnea Ticket ON Printer Print Speed 25 mm/s Printer Auto Trend OFF Printer Trend Selections NIBP and P1 = ON; all others = OFF Printer OxyCRG on Alarm OFF

a. Anytime you change theDate, Filter, Temp F/C,Decimal, HR/PR Alarm Limits(Can or Cannot Turn Off) or CO2Units setting, the new

setting also becomes the powerup default setting.