Vital Signs Monitor Operator`s Manual

Pulse Rate Feature

The Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor is capable of determining pulse rate as an adjunct to the blood pressure measurement and the SpO

2

measurement.

The pulse rate, in beats per minute, will be determined primarily from the SpO

2

measurement methodology. In the case where SpO

2

is not available, or is disabled, the pulse rate display will be driven by data from the blood pressure measurement method.

There are two operator selectable alarm limits for the pulse rate. They are PULSE RATE HIGH

LIMIT and PULSE RATE LOW LIMIT. Pulse rates which activate alarm limits are indicated by a flashing display and a repetitive audible tone.

Should a pulse rate alarm occur when the pulse rate measurement is derived from the blood pressure measurement, no subsequent blood pressure or pulse rate measurements may be made until the alarm is reset. The alarm may be reset by pressing any button on the Monitor's display.

Should a pulse rate alarm occur when the pulse rate measurement is derived from the SpO

2

measurement, the monitor will indicate an alarm condition (flashing & beeping) while continuing to monitor and display the patient's current SpO

2

% and pulse rate. The alarm will automatically reset when the patient's condition returns to within the preset alarm parameters.

Should a patient alarm condition for pulse rate occur during SpO

2

monitoring, the operator may invoke "Silence Mode" by pressing the SILENCE button. This will silence the audible tone (display will continue to flash), while the practitioner attends to the patient and Monitor. Silence mode resets automatically after 30 seconds, or when the patient's condition returns to within the preset alarm parameters. If an alarm limit is violated, subsequent determinations of any type may only be made after the alarm condition is reset.

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Unpacking Checklist

After you have unpacked the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor and the components, identify each item with the checklist that follows and inspect for missing items. Retain the shipping materials in the event of shipping damage or for return, if necessary, to Welch Allyn/Tycos for repair or warranty service.

All Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitors include the following components (A-G):

A. Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor

This device is a portable, light weight device designed to automatically measure and display blood pressure and pulse rate. Options available include pulse oximetry, temperature and integrated printer.

B. Operator Manual (This manual)

To achieve satisfactory results, the operator should read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use the monitor. Save this manual for helpful product reference.

C. Instrument Warranty Card

Fill this out today and return to Welch Allyn. This card validates your warranty.

D. Blood Pressure Cuffs

Includes one (1) Adult and one (1) Large Adult blood pressure cuff.

NOTE:

A full range of cuff sizes are available (as accessory items) however, the Large Adult cuff will fit the majority of adults and give the most accurate blood pressure measurement.

E. Blood Pressure Hose

With connector, connects a variety of blood pressure cuffs to the monitor.

F. AC Power Transformer and Line Cord

Operates the monitor and charges the internal battery.

G. Cuff Clip

Attaches to the rear of the monitor to hold the blood pressure cuff. Not used if mobile stand, pole mount or wall mount accessories are purchased.

Certain Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitors will include the following items, based on the options purchased:

Printer Option

H. Box of Printer Paper

Six (6) rolls of thermal printer paper. One additional roll will be pre-loaded into the printer.

Pulse Oximetry (SpO

2

) Option

I.

Finger Clip SpO2 Sensor and Cord

Other sensors are available separately.

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