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Spot Vital Signs Monitor |
Date: November 17, 2010 |
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Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, NY |
DISCLAIMER: THIS PROCEDURE PROVIDED "AS IS" |
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spot-vital-signs.doc |
AND WITH POSSIBLE FAULTS. USER MUST VERIFY |
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1.General
Applies to Spot Vital Signs monitors, ex: models 4200B, 420TB, 420M0B, 420N0B, 42MTB, 420NTB
2.Reference Documents
Service Manual available at http://www.welchallyn.com – Service Center -- Technical Library -- Patient Monitors & Systems -- Vital Signs Devices -- Spot Vital Signs Service Manual
See Appendix for control/button assignments.
3.Tools
Digital Manometer, Blood Pressure Simulator
4.Basic PM Procedure
4.1. Physical Inspection
If necessary, wipe down with a weak disinfectant or a 5 bleach solution.
Check case, power supply, accessory cords, and hoses for integrity.
Battery is adequately charged when charging icon no longer flashes.
4.2. Time and Date Check/Change
Initiate the Spot Vital Signs internal configuration settings menu by powering on the unit while pressing and and simultaneously holding the Blood Pressure Start/Stop button and the power on button.
Note: If the battery has been removed, to turn on the unit for setting up, it is necessary to first hold down both the “Arm” button and the “C” button before pressing On/Off.
The first message displayed is the revision level of the internal software. Press the Mode button to advance to the Date Set screen.
4.3. SpO2 Functional Check.
Use SpO2 simulator to check the SpO2 functionality (including heart rate). Otherwise, the average healthy person will normally measure in the high 90’s as a reference. Also, note that the heart rate display section indicates the correct rate from the subject.
4.4. Temperature Calibration Check
Use the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester to check the SureTemp thermometer accuracy. If this calibrator is not available, one may use a glass of lukewarm water with a known temperature as a reference.
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