Welch Allyn Micropaq 402, Micropaq 404 User manual

Micropaq

Monitor

Directions for Use

Model 402 and Model 404 Software version 1.5X

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, Acuity®, Micropaq®, FlexNet® and Flexible Monitoring® are registered trademarks of Welch

Allyn, Inc.

Nellcor

is a registered trademark of Nellcor Puritan Bennett. Masimo® and SET® are registered trademarks

of Masimo Corporation.

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Contents

1 - General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Summary of New Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

General Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introducing the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Model 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Model 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Understanding the Monitor and the FlexNet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monitor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operating Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Demonstration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 - Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connect a New Patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connect to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Perform ECG Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Perform SpO2 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Install the Carrying Pouch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Monitor a Patient Out of Range of Acuity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Stop Monitoring a Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Reconnect a Recently Monitored Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Reassign a Monitored Patient to a New Room in the Same Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Transfer a Monitored Patient to a New Room in a Different Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reassign the Monitor to a New Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3 - Alarms & Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

About Alarms and Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Alarm Holdoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Respond to a Patient Alarm at Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Customize Patient Alarm Limits at the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Respond to an Equipment Alert at the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Alert Messages and Display Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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4 - Monitor Patient at Acuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5 - Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Change the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Recharge a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Inspect and Clean the Monitor and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recycling Monitor Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Within the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Change the Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

6 - Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Operating Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Monitor Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

ECG Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Heart Rate and Arrhythmia Analysis Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Pulse Oximetry (SpO

Patient Alarm and Equipment Alert Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Display Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Environmental Specifications (with Battery Installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Battery Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Battery Charger Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

EMC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

) Specifications - Masimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

) Specifications - Nellcor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

General Information

Summary of New Features

The following table summarizes the new features that are implemented in this software version 1.5. The version previously released was 1.4.

Feature Reference

Patient alarm tones are now discontinuous, and life-threatening alarms beep at a faster pace than other patient alarms.

If you press to silence a patient alarm tone and a new patient vital sign alarm or equipment alert occurs, a tone for the new alarm or alert will break the silence period at the monitor.

Intended Use

The Micropaq™ monitor is intended to be used by clinicians for single or multiparameter vital signs monitoring of ambulatory and nonambulatory pediatric and adult patients in health care facilities. It is also intended for patient transport. The monitor is 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).

See “Respond to a Patient Alarm at

Monitor” on page 36.

The Micropaq monitor is intended to operate with an Acuity wireless communication over Welch Allyn’s FlexNet devices to the Acuity Central Station through hardwired Ethernet networks and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). If the Micropaq monitor is moved out of range or loses communication with the FlexNet network, it continues to monitor the patient, display patient data, and generate local patient alarms or alert messages.

• The ECG channel is intended primarily for five-lead ECG monitoring, although three-lead ECG monitoring is supported.

• The Pulse Oximetry channel is intended for continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO (measured by an SpO

sensor).

™

network. FlexNet connects multiple

Central Station through

) and pulse rate

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The most likely locations for patients monitored by this device are step-down units, telemetry departments, general medical/surgical floors, emergency departments, and inhospital transport.

This guide was written for clinicians. Although this guide may describe some monitoring techniques, Welch Allyn expects that the operator is a trained clinician who knows how to take and interpret a patient’s vital signs.

Federal USA law restricts sale of the device identified in this manual to, or on the order of, a licensed medical practitioner.

Symbols

Warning Warning statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury.

Caution Caution statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property.

The following symbols appear on the monitor or accessories.

Li++

Direct current Enclosure Protection Drip proof: Classification

IPX1

IPX1 per EN60529: 1991

Alternating current (battery charger) Fuse

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

Signifies the device has met all essential requirements of European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC for a Class 1 product

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

and Canadian medical safety standards. Patient connections are Type CF, isolated for direct cardiac application, and protected

against defibrillation (battery charger) Protective earth ground (battery charger) Protected during defibrillation

Lithium Ion battery Separate batteries from other disposables for

recycling

Li++

Caution: Refer to Directions For Use and

For indoor use only (battery charger) accompanying documentation

This way up Keep away from rain

Humidity limit Stacking limit (by number)

Fragile Altitude limit

Temperature limits IATA/ICAO Hazard Class 9 Package

(International Air Transport Association/

International Civil Aviation Organization) Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation Single use only

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Monitor Front Panel Keys

Select Key and Silence Patient Alarm/ Equipment Alert Key- Selects the choice highlighted on the menu. During patient alarms, silences the tone at the monitor and at Acuity (if connected) for 90 seconds. During equipment alerts, silences or acknowledges (dismisses) the alert.

Nurse Call Key - When connected to Acuity, pressing this key sends Acuity a Nurse Call message.

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Battery Charger Label and LEDs

Green LED on continuously Battery is fully charged.

Scroll Up Key and Reset Alarm Tone Key-

Scrolls up menus on the display. During patient

alarms, resets the tone at the monitor and at

Acuity (if connected).

Scroll Down Key and Main Menu Key- Pressing

this key scrolls down menus on the display, or

causes the Main Menu to appear if no menu is

displayed.

Green LED flashing

Green LED flashing very slowly Battery detected and waiting to be charged.

Yellow LED on continuously Something is wrong with the battery or the

General Warnings and Cautions

Familiarize yourself with all warnings and cautions before using the monitor.

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 monitor is not connected to the network:

• 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.

• Patient data is not saved.

• Pressing (Nurse Call) on the monitor does not cause any response

at Acuity.

Battery is charging.

charger. (See

Response”

“Battery Status and Possible

on page 44.)

WARNING Do not try to monitor neonatal patients with the monitor. The monitor is intended for adult or pediatric patients. It is not intended for use with pediatric patients (or infants) weighing less than 22 lbs (10 kg).

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WARNING Always check the patient mode at Acuity when monitoring a new patient. The patient mode determines default alarm limits 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 Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor. Do not connect more than one monitor to a patient.

WARNING During defibrillation, keep the discharge paddles away from ECG and other electrodes, as well as other conductive parts in contact with the patient.

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

WARNING Do not use the 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 Electronic equipment that emits strong electromagnetic or radio frequency signals can cause electrical interference with monitor operation. This interference may distort the ECG signal, thereby preventing accurate rhythm analysis. Avoid operating this device near equipment of this type.

WARNING Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) radiation. To comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure requirements, this device shall be used in accordance with the operating conditions and instructions provided in this manual, including the section “Install the Carrying Pouch” on page 28.

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.” See “ECG Specifications” on page 50 for disclosure of the pacemaker pulse rejection capability of this instrument.

WARNING For patients with a pacemaker, position the monitor to maintain a minimum 6-inch distance between the monitor and pacemaker. Immediately turn the monitor off and provide appropriate patient care if you have any reason to suspect that the monitor is interfering with the pacemaker. The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends this minimum 6-inch distance between a hand-held wireless radio and a pacemaker, which is consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology Research.

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

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 Use of ECG cables not specified by Welch Allyn may negate defibrillator protection and risk patient injury due to shock.

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 Motion artifact can affect the accuracy of patient vital sign measurements. Minimize patient motion whenever possible.

WARNING For best product performance and measurement accuracy, use only accessories supplied by Welch Allyn or recommended in the Welch Allyn Products and Accessories booklet (810-0409-XX). Use accessories according to your facility’s standards and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Always refer to the manufacturer’s Directions for Use.

WARNING As with all medical equipment, carefully route the patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation. Use the supplied garment clips to secure the cable properly.

WARNING When positioning the monitor pouch on the patient, make sure the straps do not entangle the patient’s neck or cause choking. Make sure the straps do not restrict the movement of the patient’s limbs or create a hazard when walking or moving.

WARNING If a product has been dropped or severely abused, send it to a qualified service person to confirm proper operation.

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

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 monitor should be serviced only by a Welch Allyn service technician while under warranty. Contact Welch Allyn for information about post-warranty period service.

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Introducing the Monitor

The monitor is a patient-worn vital signs monitor for use by adult or pediatric ambulatory patients.

• One or two ECG channels displayed

• Up to 2 ECG leads displayed at the monitor: I, II, III, V, aV

• Up to 7 ECG leads displayed at Acuity: I, II, III, V, aV

• One ECG lead displayed at the monitor and at Acuity: Fixed lead II with 3-lead cable, or 5-lead cable with only RA, LA and LL electrodes attached.

• Pulse oximetry (SpO 404 only)

• Two-way wireless communication within Welch Allyn’s FlexNet network

• LCD for display of ECG waveforms, SpO and heart rate/pulse rate data, and messages from Acuity

• Standalone operation with patient alarms when out of range of the network

• Patient alarm limits that can be set at the monitor or at Acuity

• Configurable formats for single- or dual-waveform ECG display

• Internal antenna

• Nurse call key

• Lightweight (slightly more than 1 pound with battery)

• Rugged and tolerant of brief water exposure

• Rechargeable battery

• Sleep mode to extend battery life

, aVL, or aVF with 5-lead cable

) monitoring (Model

Model 402

Model 404

ECG monitoring

ECG monitoring and either one of two pulse oximetry (SpO2) monitoring options:

•SpO

with Masimo® SET® technology

with NELLCOR® OxiMax™ technology

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Understanding the Monitor and the FlexNet Network

The monitor is intended to operate 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 the primary display and entry of patient data for a patient connected to the monitor.

To Other Acuity

Central Stations

Acuity Central Station

Access Points

H R

S p

O 2

H R

S p O

H R

S p

O 2

Micropaq monitors

H R

S p

O 2

To Other Access Points

FlexNet Network

Each patient-worn monitor supports two-way 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. During monitoring, the monitor sends the patient data to Acuity. Acuity and the monitor continuously analyze the data. Acuity provides appropriate alarm or alert messages at the Central Station and other network devices such as a hallway message panel and the monitor itself. Acuity also stores the patient data for viewing or report printing.

If the monitor 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 monitor continues to generate local patient alarms or alert messages. Patient data is not stored and Acuity does not perform waveform analysis or generate arrhythmia messages while the monitor is not communicating with Acuity.

When the monitor is returned to within range of the FlexNet network, it automatically reconnects to Acuity.

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Monitor Features

Controls and Connectors

SpO2 Connector

ECG Connector

Visual Alarm Indicator

Liquid Crystal Display

Select Key and Silence Patient Alarm/ Equipment Alert Key

Scroll Up Key and Reset Patient Alarm Tone Key

Scroll Down Key and Main Menu Key

Nurse Call

Key

Battery pack latch

Battery

Back

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Visual Alarm Indicator

Green Flashes slowly during normal operation.

Red Flashes during patient alarm, remains on continuously when alarms

are silenced or suspended.

Yellow Flashes during an equipment alert or while not connected to the

network.

Remains on continuously if the operator suspends an alert at Acuity for 90 seconds or acknowledges (dismisses) a low battery alert from the monitor or Acuity.

Note

The flashing green LED indicates that the monitor is connected to the network but not necessarily connected to a patient. If the monitor is actively monitoring a patient, the green LED indicates no alarms or alerts are detected.

Audible Alarm Indicator

Beeps to indicate a patient alarm, and beeps faster for life-threatening arrhythmia alarms (see “Patient Alarm and Equipment Alert Specifications” on page 55).

Beeps to indicate when the equipment needs attention. This beep tone is slower than patient alarm tones (see “Patient Alarm and Equipment Alert Specifications” on page 55).

Volume can be configured as high, low, or off (configured at Acuity).

Volume can be configured differently for network connection or stand-alone operation (configured at Acuity).

Nurse Call Key

When connected to Acuity, pressing this key sends a Nurse Call message to Acuity. Depending on how Acuity is configured, this will cause Acuity to:

Generate a Nurse Call Alert at the Acuity Central Station.

Print a “snapshot” of the patient waveform at the Acuity Central Station.

Scroll Up Key and Reset Patient Alarm Tone Key

Scrolls up menus on the display.

Resets a silenced patient alarm tone.

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Scroll Down Key and Main Menu Key

Scrolls down menus on the display.

Displays the Main Menu.

Select Key and Silence Patient Alarm/Equipment Alert Key

Selects the choice highlighted on the menu.

During patient alarms, silences the tone at the monitor and Acuity (if connected) for 90 seconds. During equipment alerts, silences or acknowledges (dismisses) the alert at the monitor and Acuity.

Battery

Insert the battery to turn on power. Remove the battery to turn off power. (While the battery is removed, the monitor does not perform patient monitoring.)

Recharge the battery while it is removed from the monitor. (See “Recharge a Battery” on page 43.)

To order a new battery, see “Battery Status and Possible Response” on page 44.

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Display

Although the Acuity Central Station is the primary location for viewing patient data, the monitor provides information to support patient care.

Dashed lines indicate the monitor detects a pacemaker

Waveform scale is

selectable

ECG lead is selectable

HR indicates the heart

rate is from ECG.

PR (pulse rate) is

displayed if SpO

and ECG is not (pulse rate

is derived from SpO

If the monitor detects

a vital sign outside

the measurable range,

- - - (below the range)

+ + + (above the range).

Indicates the monitor

is connected to

This symbol indicates the monitor is not communicating with Acuity: Flashing indicates the monitor is associated with an access point, but not communicating with Acuity. Continuous on indicates the monitor is not communicating with an access point or Acuity.

is active

it displays:

Acuity.

signal (display of pacer detection can be enabled or disabled at Acuity)

Indicates one or more patient alarms are disabled (off).

Patient name as entered at Acuity. If the patient name has not been entered, the monitor displays the last four digits of the monitor serial number, such as:

ID:6472

Symbol is displayed at the monitor whenever the Nurse Call key is pressed.

ECG waveform is displayed when active.

SpO2 numeric data is a percentage value.

SpO2 pulse amplitude indicator (not proportional to pulse volume)

Low battery icon flashes to indicate monitor will shut off in 30 minutes or less.

Display Sleep Mode

In order to extend battery life, the display becomes blank after two minutes if no keys are pressed. The display becomes active again if an alarm or alert occurs, a key is pressed, the initial Acuity connection occurs, a cable is inserted, or an electrode is attached.

The display will not become blank if a patient alarm is occurring, an Acuity message is displayed, or the monitor is in Demo mode or Service mode.

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Main Menu

When you first press , the Main Menu appears:

Press to move through the menu.

Press to select or change the highlighted choice.

EXIT Exit the Main Menu (the menu disappears).

ACUITY... Access the Acuity Menu with network options. The Acuity Menu

is only accessible while connected to Acuity.

EXIT Exit all menus and return to the monitoring

screen.

END TELE Discontinue monitoring a patient.

NEW ROOM Reassign a patient to a new room in the same

unit.

TRANSFER Transfer a patient to a new room in a new unit.

NEW PATIENT Assign the monitor to a new patient.

PATIENT INFO Display patient information such as ID, name,

unit and room.

Whenever the monitor is connected to Acuity and you select ACUITY... from the Main Menu, the monitor displays the message ACUITY CONTACTED to confirm that Acuity has been contacted. The monitor continues to display this message until Acuity responds, or you press to acknowledge the message and clear the screen. If the monitor detects an alarm or alert, it clears the screen to display the appropriate alarm or alert message. The length of time required for Acuity to respond to your selection at the monitor can vary widely depending on the amount of network traffic and other conditions.

ECG LEAD... Access a menu to change the ECG 1 or ECG 2 lead selection (I, II,

III, aV

, aVL, aVF, or V). Available vectors depend on the

connected electrodes.

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ECG SCALE... Change the scale of the ECG waveform. If two waveforms are

displayed, both have the same scale.

1 WAVEFORM There are four possible ECG waveform display selections:

1 WAVEFORM the default selection

2 WAVEFORMS

5 SECONDS

FULL SCREEN

Pressing changes to the next selection. This change does not take effect until after you exit the Main Menu. See “Display” on page 11 for descriptions.

LIMITS... Enter the Alarm Limits Menu (“Customize Patient Alarm Limits at

the Monitor” on page 37) and change alarm limits.

SYSTEM INFORMATION

Display information about the network connection and SpO module.

SERVICE MENU Enter Service Mode for a demonstration mode (Demo, see

“Demonstration Mode” on page 16) or service functions for

technicians. Service Mode is not available if any cables are plugged in.

Note

To restrict access to the Main Menu, a Menu Lock option can be configured for the monitor at the Acuity Central Station. When the Menu Lock is enabled, the operator must press and hold down and for two seconds to gain access to the Main Menu. The Menu Lock is disabled if the monitor loses communication with Acuity.

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Waveform Options

There are four ECG waveform options as shown:

1 Waveform

The single ECG 1 (lead II)

waveform is displayed.

5 Seconds

ECG 1 (lead II) cascades from

one line to the other.

The single ECG 1 (lead II) waveform is

allowed to occupy most of the screen.

2 Waveforms

ECG 1 (lead II) and ECG 2

(lead V) are both displayed.

Full Screen

To change the waveform selection during operation:

1. Press to display the Main Menu.

2. Press as needed to highlight the current waveform selection. Then press as needed to select the desired display.

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Messages from Acuity

The monitor displays messages sent from Acuity as needed, including patient alarms and equipment alerts. When Acuity messages are displayed, they temporarily override information displayed on the lower half of the monitor screen.

Accessories

5-lead ECG cable Battery

ECG electrodes Battery charger (8-battery)

3-lead ECG cable (optional) ECG extension cable (optional)

SpO

cable (Masimo or Nellcor) Carrying pouch

SpO

sensors (Masimo or Nellcor) Micropaq Directions For Use

Operating Settings

The following monitor operating settings can be set at the monitor or at the Acuity Central Station:

• Patient alarm limit settings (ECG and SpO

• ECG lead and scale selection

• ECG display format

Many other monitor operating settings (such as patient mode and alarms volume) can only be set at the Acuity Central Station. See “Operating Settings” on page 49 for a list of all settings and where they are set.

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Default Settings

When the monitor connects to Acuity for a new patient, the Acuity Central Station downloads the appropriate default settings stored at Acuity. While the monitor is connected to Acuity, settings can be changed either at the monitor or at the Acuity Central Station.

If the monitor is temporarily disconnected from Acuity and the operator changes settings at the monitor, those settings are transmitted to and stored at Acuity when the monitor reconnects.

Demonstration Mode

You can practice using the monitor with the Demo mode of operation, including connection to Acuity.

The Demo mode cannot be activated while you are monitoring a patient or if any cables have been plugged into the monitor. During the Demo mode, the monitor and Acuity display the message SIMULATION.

To practice with the monitor in Demo mode:

1. Disconnect all patient cables connected to the monitor.

2. Remove the battery (if installed).

3. Insert the battery and watch for the Power-Up screen.

Power-Up Screen

4. After the Power-Up screen disappears, press to display the Main Menu.

Main Menu

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5. Press to highlight SERVICE MENU, then press to display the Service Menu.

Service Menu

6. Press to highlight DEMO MENU, then press to display the Demo Menu.

7. Press to highlight DEMO 1 or DEMO 2, then press to start.

SIMULATION indicates the Demo mode is active.

A simulated waveform and numerics are displayed.

Demonstration Mode

Demo Mode Display Values and Alarm Limits

Display Demo 1 Demo 2

ECG Waveform Normal sinus rhythm,

normal ST

ECG Heart Rate SpO2 Pulse Rate

Saturation% 97 88 Lower 90

SpO

a. Demo 2 will cause patient alarms.

80 125 Lower 50

Normal sinus rhythm, normal ST

Alarm Limits (On)

(not applicable)

Upper 120

Upper 100

8. While in Demo mode you can practice changing settings such as ECG lead selection and alarm limit adjustment. (These changes only affect the Demo mode and are erased when you exit the Demo mode.)

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9. To change to the other Demo selection, press to display the menu, then scroll down to highlight TOG GLE DE MO MOD E and press .

10. To exit the Demo mode, either insert a patient cable or remove and insert the battery. The monitor restarts and enters the normal monitoring mode.

Monitoring

Connect a New Patient

Connect to the Network

1. Insert a battery into the monitor to turn it on. After a few seconds the monitor PowerUp Screen is replaced by an initial monitoring screen.

The monitor is

searching for a

network

connection.

2. 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):

If any patient cables are connected, there will be some patient data displayed. The format depends on the monitor default settings.

Example of Initial Monitor Screen

Possible Acuity Unit

selections.

Press to view more.

Example of Acuity Unit Selection

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