Page 4 NOTE: In addition to software version RAK, the information in this manual also applies to the old Dash 2500 Patient Monitor software version. There are no user-apparent differences among these software versions. Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Parameters ........... . . 2-4 Mounting the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor ......2-4 Display .
Page 6 Turn the Dash 2500 Monitor off ........
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Page 9 Cascade ECG? ..........9-13 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 10 Description ........... . 11-3 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
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Page 12 Patents ..........13-14 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 13 3.6 V Backup Battery ......... . . 15-6 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 14 Dash 2500 network module ........
Page 15 Compliant Cables and Accessories ........E-7 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
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Page 17: Introduction
Introduction...
Page 18 Introduction: For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 19: Description
Indications for Use The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The intended use of this device is a portable (intra-hospital) multiparameter unit designed for monitoring adult, pediatric, and...
Page 20 Introduction: Contraindications WARNINGS Do not use the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor in the presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices. There have been reports of sensors causing patient burns when operating in an MRI environment. To help prevent burns caused by unintended current return...
Page 21: Product Compliance
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor are used. Product Compliance The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is classified in the following categories for compliance with IEC 60101-1: Class I, internally powered...
Page 22 The arrhythmia analysis algorithm is designed to factor the randomness of spikes into its rejection logic, and this randomness is not exercised in the above referenced testing. The algorithm does correctly reject pace signals as prescribed by EC13. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 23 IV or body fluids. The the intended use for the Dash 2500 does not include the operating room and it would not likely be expose to this environment.
Page 24 Introduction: Product Compliance Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 25: Product Overview
Product Overview...
Page 26 Product Overview: Front of Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 27: Description
Monitor is the mounting plate. On the side of the Monitor are all of the parameter connectors. The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor provides connections for information exchange to other devices/systems, remote alarm. The internal battery is capable of powering the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor for more than 180 minutes. Right Side of Monitor...
Page 28: Parameters
Product Overview: Parameters Back of Monitor Parameters Dash 2500 Patient Monitor measures the various parameters of a patient's vital signs and the Recorder/Printer provides a thermal paper strip recording. The waveforms and parameter measurements on the screen vary according to the parameters that are active in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor.
Page 29: Display
Display The color display can show a maximum of five waveforms and multiple parameter values and menus. You can use the Trim Knob, hardkeys, and information on the screen to interact with the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. Display Trim Knob The Trim Knob is a rotary knob with push-button action.
Page 30: Optional Components
NOTE: Interconnected equipment must be installed by a qualified service person. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for instructions. Symbols The following symbols are associated with the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 31 The paddles indicate the equipment is defibrillator proof. Potential Equalization Terminal: Terminal for providing a connection between the equipment and the potential equalization busbar of the electrical installation. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 32: Specifications
Monitor 8.7 in (H) x 6.7 in (D) x 14.1 in (W) 22.0 cm (H) x 17.0 cm (D) x 35.8cm (W) Weight Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 12 lb (5.5 kg) Environmental* Operating Temperature +41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C) Storage and Transportation -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Page 33 120 VA Internal Battery 8.4 V nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Power Supply The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor can be powered from the internal battery or AC power. Battery An internal, rechargeable battery pack powers the Monitor for greater than 180 minutes at a specified load. The battery typically charges to full capacity within 4 hours when power off.
Page 34 Product Overview: Specifications 2-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 35: Using The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 36 Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 37: Basic Operation
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Basic Operation Basic Operation You can turn on the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor by pushing either the Power button or the Trim Knob when it is plugged into AC power. If the Monitor is using battery power, it can be turned on only by the Power button on the front of the unit.
Page 38: Menus
Menus You can perform most functions on the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor by using menus, which appear on the left side of the screen. The Main Menu options and their major functions are shown in the following figure. When you choose...
Page 39: Menu Options
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Menus Hide menu and view entire waveform screen Display the large numeric vital signs Review or change alarm limits for all operating parameters Perform admission, enter patient information, change default patient type Turn sensors and alarms off but leave monitor on...
Page 40: Accessing And Using Menu Options
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Menus Relationship of Main Menu to Secondary Menus Accessing and Using Menu Options The Trim Knob lets you navigate through the menus and choose among the various options for patient monitoring and data management, as well as turning the Monitor on.
Page 41: Display Screen
Push the Trim Knob to confirm the new setting. Display Colors When using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor, a selection of eight colors are available for use on the display. You can choose from yellow, red, magenta, light green, green, light blue, blue, and white. You can choose a different color for each waveform and its associated values and labels.
Page 42: Screen
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Screen NOTES To have access to all available colors, the full color option must be chosen in the Select color format option. Since the HR/Pulse value can be derived from several sources (ECG, SpO and NIBP), you may want to display the HR/Pulse information in the same color as its current source.
Page 43: Waveform And Vital Signs Priority
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Screen Waveform and Vital Signs Priority Waveforms and vital signs appear on the screen in order of priority. Where they appear depends on which parameters are active and their respective priority. Parameters are prioritized based on their order of importance for the particular type of patient being monitored.
Page 44 Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Screen Main Screen Menu Screen 3-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 45: Popup Window
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Popup window Popup window The popup window provides information when a situation requires acknowledgment by the user. In most cases, the popup window remains on the screen until the Trim Knob is pushed. Menu options will not be accessible until the messages within the popup window are acknowledged.
Page 46: Helplines
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Helplines Screen with Active SelectBox The following table provides examples of conditions that cause messages to flash in the SelectBox. Cause of Message Acknowledgment of Resulting Action in SelectBox Message Freeze hardkey is choose SelectBox...
Page 47: Large Numeric Display
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Large Numeric Display Large Numeric Display Select the large numeric display option in the Main Menu. The large numeric display option is available only when the SelectBox is not activated. NOTES When any action causes an entry to be placed in the SelectBox, the large numeric display disappears from the screen.
Page 48: Nibp Go/Stop Hardkey
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Hardkeys NIBP Go/Stop Hardkey The NIBP Go/Stop hardkey initiates a noninvasive blood pressure determination. If the NIBP determination is in progress, pressing the hardkey again cancels the determination. If the NIBP Go/Stop hardkey is pressed while in an auto mode determination, only the determination in progress is canceled;...
Page 49 Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Hardkeys Choose appropriate cuff size. Squeeze all air from the cuff. Place the appropriate cuff snugly on the patient. Quick-push the NIBP Auto hardkey, a pop up window appears with the message, CAUTION! Cannot detect cuff type automatically! Please choose cuff type.
Page 50: Zero Hardkey
(in the menu options). Zero Hardkey This hardkey zeros the IBP determination. It is available for use only when IBP is configured. The IBP parameter is not configured in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. Silence Alarm Hardkey Once an alarm has been silenced and as long as no new crisis alarms occur, the allotted silence time (1 or 2 minutes, user-selectable under the Config settings menu) must expire before the alarm will sound again.
Page 51: Print Hardkey
Print hardkey to print to a central station if the record key printout in the setup recorder menu option is set to print at CS or if the recorder/printer is not connected to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. The recorder/printer provides thermal paper recordings of patient information such as waveforms and vital signs.
Page 52 Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Hardkeys When you push the Freeze hardkey and a waveform is available, a frozen waveform appears in a popup window. The caret displayed in the popup window along side the waveform indicates the point in time in which the hardkey was pressed.
Page 53: Trend Hardkey
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Hardkeys View Frozen Waveforms Message Trend Hardkey This hardkey can be configured in two ways: 1) to view mini trends or 2) to view full trends. (The Trend hardkey must be configured in password-protected configuration mode.) The trended information appears in either graphic or...
Page 54 Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Hardkeys the admit patient menu. All parameters are turned off-line and are ready when the appropriate patient connections are made. New patient values are separated from the previous patient in the trends information. NOTES The Standby hardkey is unavailable if: 1) the SelectBox is active, 2) the freeze feature is active, 3) an adjuster menu is open, or 4) a popup window is open.
Page 55: Main Hardkey
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Demo Mode Main Menu Choose the go to standby option from the . A popup window with the following message appears at the bottom of the screen: This will suspend all monitoring and alarms. Do you want to do this? Choose yes to switch the Monitor to standby.
Page 56: Led Displays
LED Displays Battery in Use An amber LED indicator on the front of the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor illuminates when the unit is operating from battery power. AC Operation A green LED indicator on the front of the Monitor illuminates when the unit is operating from external AC power.
Page 57: Other System Settings
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Other System Settings power. LED indicators: Battery In Use - ON AC power - OFF Other System Settings This option lets you access more system settings and is found in the Main Menu. turn off system This option lets you turn the Monitor off.
Page 58: Advanced Settings
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 59: Turn The Dash 2500 Monitor Off
Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Turn the Dash 2500 Monitor off Turn the Dash 2500 Monitor off How to turn the Dash 2500 Monitor off Push and briefly hold the Power button on the front of the Monitor once.
Page 60 Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor: Turn the Dash 2500 Monitor off 3-26 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 61: Alarms
Alarms...
Page 62 Alarms: Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 63: Description
A potential hazard can exist if different default alarm settings are used for the same or similar equipment in any single area, e.g., an intensive care unit or cardiac operating theater. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 64: Interruption Of Visible And/Or Audible Indications
Message alarms have no audible indications. NOTES The asystole and VFIB/VTACH alarms are set permanently at crisis priority. Artifact alarm will escalate from message to procedural after 20 seconds. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 65: Ecg
Over-pressure, Pump timeout, Total timeout, Level timeout. Limit alarms Lost pulse, priority Sensor disconnected, Sensor faulty, Sensor off RESP Resp Limit alarms Lead fail, approaching priority Saturation, Artifact TEMP Bad Probe, Too Hot, Disconnected 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 66: Crisis
NOT be occurs audible until silence time period has ended Message A message alarm has no audible indication. The visual indication will continue until the alarming condition has been corrected. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 67: Responding To Alarms
If the accuracy of any value is questioned, first check the patient, then the Monitor. When using a remote alarm, the Dash 2500 should be considered the primary alarm source; all alarms must be silenced at the Monitor, not through the central station.
Page 68: Alarm Limit Settings
This menu option lets you adjust the alarm volume. Alarm volume may be set from 0 to 5 for all alarms (0 is only available if the chosen set of user defaults was configured this way). Alarm volume applies to all alarms except system faults. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 69: Choose Autoset
How to set individual parameter alarms manually Choose Adjust alarms menu. Choose the desired parameter. To adjust an alarm limit, move the pointer to the appropriate limit and push the Trim Knob. A box appears around the limit. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 70: Config Settings
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 71: Choose Event History
This extended menu is available only when the Patient Event History window is chosen and there is at least one stored event and the freeze feature is not active. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 4-11...
Page 72: Choose Event To View
How to respond to a System Fault Alarm If the Monitor is alarming, turn it off. Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support at 1-800-558-7044 (USA) or contact your local representative. 4-12 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 73: Adult/Ped
Mean: 40 mmHg (ped) Mean: 100 mmHg (ped) 30 mmHg 70 mmHg % Saturation: 90 (adult) % Saturation: 100 (adult) % Saturation: 88 % Saturation: 100 % Saturation: 92 (ped) % Saturation: 100 (ped) 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 4-13...
Page 74 Alarms: System Fault Alarm 4-14 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 75: Admit Patient
Admit Patient...
Page 76 Admit Patient: Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 77: Description
(monitoring configurations) can be set in the password-protected configuration mode. Each default table should contain settings appropriate for a particular patient type (e.g., adult, neonate, etc.). In monitoring mode, you can choose the appropriate table for your patient through the choose patient settings option. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 78: Admit Patient Menu
Check that the settings are correct for the patient you are admitting. If the patient type is not correct, immediately select the appropriate option from choose patient settings. You can admit a patient without entering the name, bed number, or unit number. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 79: Discharge
(upper right corner of the screen) and on strip recordings until a new patient is admitted. NOTE: Entering the patient's name is not necessary for admission. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 80: Enter Bed Number
All active settings are being printed. To cancel, choose OK. If you choose OK, printing will stop. Otherwise, when all settings for the chosen default table have been printed, the popup window disappears. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 81: Trends
Trends...
Page 82 Trends: Current Patient Trends Screen Previous Patient Trends Screen Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 83: Description
The admit mark is visible at that place in the time record for 24 hours. Previous patient data can also be viewed in the 9-column group if your monitor has been 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 84: Trend Hardkey
An alarm bell icon in the scroll bar lets you know that at least one data point trended around that time was out of limits. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 85: Viewing Window
To set the mode in which trended information is displayed, select Display as. Select either numbers or graphs. To view additional trends page by page, select view older trends or view newer trends. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 86: View Patient Trends Menu: Numbers
Display as option is set to numbers. NOTE: To cancel a print request, push the Print hardkey once. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 87: Choose Graphs To Print
CURSOR column. This option is unavailable when no trend data is available, or NIBP or TEMP or 1 min is the confirmed selection of the View vitals every option. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 88: View Vitals Every
1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30min, 1 h, 1.5 h, 2 h, or 3 h intervals or as NIBP. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 89: View Vitals For
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 90: Print All Graphs
Turn the Trim Knob to move the cursor line across the trended data. As the cursor line touches a plotted point on the graphical trends, the corresponding time and values appear in the CURSOR column. This option is unavailable when no trend data is available. 6-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 91: View Vitals For
1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30min, 1 h, 1.5 h, 2 h, or 3 h intervals or as NIBP. Trends of parameters not continuously updated are displayed in the time interval when the measurement was taken (i.e., NIBP). These time intervals also include trends for other vital signs. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 6-11...
Page 92: View Vitals For
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 93: Recorder
Recorder...
Page 94 Recorder: For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 95: Description
Description Using the recorder/printer, you can obtain thermal-paper strip recordings from the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. The recorder/printer prints real-time data (e.g., waveforms) and non-real-time (static) data (e.g., trends). Real-time waveforms can be printed in three modes: continuous, timed, and alarm.
Page 96: Printing In Timed Mode
Continuous mode takes priority over all other printing. The alarm mode is next in priority and can override timed and static printouts. Timed mode and static printouts are equal in printing priority. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 97: Recorder/Printer Menu
Record hardkey printout option is set to at CS, you can also quick-push the Print hardkey to start a central station recording. After quick-pushing the hardkey, a helpline appears momentarily at the bottom of the screen stating, Print command sent to central station. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 98: Print On Alarm
(the ECG waveform is automatically chosen as long as the parameter is available). If you do not specify a waveform, the waveform with the highest priority will be printed. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 99: Setup Timed
Sample Printout Accessories The Recorder/Printer requires thermal paper in 50 mm wide. Storage Store thermal paper in a cool, dry place. The printed strip (thermal paper recording) should not be exposed to direct sunlight, 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 100: Loading The Printer Paper
(6 to 8 cm) of paper; then close the door completely. You should hear a snap as the door latch is engaged. Ensure that the paper is properly aligned in the paper slot. The recorder will automatically print out a short, annotated strip. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 101: Alarms
SelectBox and alarm message field Recorder Cannot Print recorder is trying to trace an abnormally message appears in the noisy waveform or recorder has an error SelectBox and alarm message field 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 102 Recorder: Alarms 7-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 103: Heart Rate/Pulse
Heart Rate/Pulse...
Page 104 Heart Rate/Pulse: Procedure Checklist Prepare patient. Connect monitoring lines. Select HR/Pulse from the Setup parameters option in the Main Menu. Set up monitoring parameters. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 105: Description
Heart Rate/Pulse: Description Description Heart rate/pulse (HR/Pulse) in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor can be derived from one of several sources. In descending order of priority, they are ECG, pulse oximetry (SpO ), and noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP). Instead of choosing a single source of HR/Pulse, you can activate the auto feature to choose the best available source.
Page 106: Procedures
The current source is shown in this field, and the other options are in an extended menu. The options are auto and the sources that are available from the active parameters. If you choose auto, the HR/Pulse parameter will choose the best available source. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 107: Adjust Qrs Volume
Choose no to select individual HR/Pulse color. Select HR/Pulse’s color This option lets you change the color of this parameter’s vital signs that appear on the Monitor screen. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 108: Specifications
With Motion normal physiologic range 25 to 240 bpm ±5 digits Noninvasive Blood Pressure Range Adult/ped 30 - 200 bpm Neonate 30 - 220 bpm Accuracy ± 3.5% Alarm Limits Range 30 - 250 bpm Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 109: Alarms
HR Low value is less than “lo” alarm limit message appears in alarm message field; parameter label, violated limit (if limits set to display), and value in violation flash in vital signs field 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 110 Heart Rate/Pulse: Alarms Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 112 Connect lead wires to electrodes. Choose electrode sites. Prepare patient’s skin. Apply electrodes to patient. Provide support for cable and block. Select ECG from the Setup parameters option in the Main Menu. Set up monitoring parameters. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 113: Description
Indications and Contraindications The ECG parameter is indicated for use in obtaining electrocardiographic waveforms and heart rate as a component of the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. This device is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated. WARNINGS Make sure that equipment using high-intensity radio frequencies (e.g., an electrosurgical unit) is properly grounded...
Page 114 Lethal Arrhythmia alarms are not displayed if disabled by user or if a lethal arrhythmia is present during the learning phase. To display Lethal Arrhythmias, ensure that a normal rhythm is present when the learning phase is active. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 115 QRS complex will cause that QRS not to be counted in the heart rate. Use only electrodes, lead wires, and cables recommended by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies. Failure to use recommended accessories may result in inaccurate readings, damage to equipment, or loss of defibrillator protection.
Page 116 II = LL - RA, LA reference III = LL - LA, RA reference AHA Color Coding IEC Color Coding United States, Patient Connection Patient Connection Latin America, International Identifier (3 leads) Identifier (3 leads) Canada white black yellow green Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 117 V = VA - (LL + LA + RA)/3 AHA Color Coding IEC Color Coding United States, Patient Connection Patient Connection Latin America, International Identifier (5 leads) Identifier (5 leads) Canada brown white white black yellow green green black 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 118 Choose ECG from the Setup parameters option in the Main Menu and set up the desired monitoring parameters. 10. Discard the single-use electrode after monitoring. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 119: Stress Loop Stabilization
You can choose lead I, II, or III as the selected lead. The ECG waveform derived from this lead is at the top of the screen, and the lead designation appears above the waveform. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 120: Primary Lead
Size 2X will lower the QRS detection threshold. This may be helpful for low amplitude QRS waveforms. Use with caution since baseline artifact may be detected as a QRS. Waveforms are recorded or printed the same size as displayed. Size Bar 9-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 121: Pacer Detection
(transcutaneous) pacing may result in an inability to display ECG waveforms. Reducing the ECG size to X/2 may allow these waveforms to be displayed. Monitoring ECG with an external ECG monitoring device may be necessary when using non-invasive transcutaneous pacemakers. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 9-11...
Page 122: Arrhythmia Detection
This option is active in 5-electrode configuration. You can choose the label of VA lead from among V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6 or None. The default label is LEAD VA and reverts to the default setting if discharging or admitting a patient. 9-12 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 123: Advanced Settings
NOTE: Mini trends window disables the cascading feature. calibration pulse When you push the Trim Knob to choose this option, one cycle of a ± 0.5 mV square wave appears in the primary waveform. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 9-13...
Page 124: Display Filter
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 125: Calibration
> 2.5 MΩ at 10 Hz Differential > 2.5 MΩ from DC to 60 Hz 60 Hz tolerance up to 10 mV Pacemaker detection/rejection Input voltage range ± 2 mV to ± 700 mV 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 9-15...
Page 126 2X size setting: 60 + 3 bpm For figure 3c 1X size setting: 120 + 3 bpm 2X size setting: 120 + 3 bpm For figure 3d 1X size setting: not detect 2X size setting: 90 + 9bpm 9-16 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 127: Poor Signal Troubleshooting
It is best to attempt to find the source of the interference and remove it. To determine if there is line interference present in the signal, it may be necessary to change the Display filter option to 0.05 to 100 Hz. Noise in the 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 9-17...
Page 128: Baseline Wandering
Procedures earlier in this section. Most clinical applications use the default of 0.5 to 40 Hz for the Display filter setting. The diagnostic mode (0.05 to 100 Hz) is mainly used for observing ST 9-18 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 129: Alarms
Enabled audible alarm sounds ASYSTOLE ventricular asystole occurs whenever the message appears in waveform area displayed Heart Rate drops to zero. Lethal message appears in alarm message field Arrhythmia Enabled audible alarm sounds 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 9-19...
Page 130 ECG: Alarms 9-20 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 131: Resp
RESP...
Page 132 RESP: Procedure Checklist Make sure electrodes are positioned properly. Select RESP from the Setup parameters option in the Main Menu. Set up monitoring parameters. 10-2 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 133: Description
RESP: Description Description Respirations are monitored in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor by the RESP parameter. Respiration rate using the ECG electrodes is designated RESP. As long as patient data is being collected and analyzed by the ECG parameter, and the RESP parameter is not off-line, a respiration rate value appears in the vital signs area of the screen.
Page 134: Resp Menu
The selections are X/4, X/2, 1X, 2X, 4X, and 8X. The chosen waveform size appears next to the RESP label in the waveform area when it is a setting other than 1X. 10-4 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 135: Adjust Limits
This option, which appears in all menus associated with respiratory waveforms, lets you change the speed of all respiratory waveforms to 6.25 mm/s, 12.5 mm/ s, or 25.0 mm/s. The chosen sweep speed appears next to the RESP label in the waveform area. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 10-5...
Page 136: Cardiogenic Filter
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 137: Specifications
Resolution 1 breath/min 100 to 2000 Ω Base Impedance 0.2 Ω @ 30 breath/min with 500 Ω baseline impedance Detection Sensitivity Excitation Frequency 65.5 kHz µ A Amplitude < 300 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 10-7...
Page 138: Alarms
Resp Artifact invalid signal due to excessive message appears in waveform noise (patient movement or and alarm message field; loose electrode) parameter label flashes in vital signs field; alarm forces value to dashes 10-8 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 139: Nibp
NIBP...
Page 140 Auto mode: quick-push the NIBP Auto hardkey to begin auto BP determinations. Stat mode: push-and-hold the NIBP Auto hardkey to obtain continuous determinations for 5 minutes. 11-2 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 141: Description
Indications and Contraindications The NIBP parameter is indicated for use in noninvasive monitoring of blood pressure and pulse rate as a component of the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. This device is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated.
Page 142 (120 seconds for adult/pediatric and 85 seconds for neonate). The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor displays the results of the last blood pressure determination for 120 minutes or until another determination is completed. If a patient’s condition changes between one determination and the next, the NIBP parameter may not detect the change or indicate an alarm condition.
Page 143: Procedures
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor in planning patient care management. NIBP values in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor are based on the oscillometric method of noninvasive blood pressure measurement taken with a cuff on the arms of Adults/Pediatrics and a cuff on the calf of the neonates and correspond to comparisons with intra-arterial values within ANSI/AAMI SP10 Standards for accuracy (a mean difference of ±...
Page 144 Precaution: Accuracy depends on use of proper size cuff. Inspect cuff for damage. Replace cuff when aging, tearing or weak closure is apparent. Do not inflate cuff when unwrapped. CAUTION Do not use cuff if structural integrity is suspect. 11-6 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 145 13. Choose NIBP from the Setup parameters option in the Main Menu, and set up the desired monitoring parameters. 14. The Monitor beeps once to signal the completion of the determination and values are posted in the vital signs area. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-7...
Page 146: Nibp Menu
1 to 25 times. For example, if your clinical situation calls for a stair stepping of NIBP determinations, you might configure your custom setup as follows. 11-8 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 147: Auto Bp
Auto BP extended menu. Because determinations are synchronized with the system clock, you may receive one extra determination when in auto mode. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-9...
Page 148: Adjust Limits
5 Diastolic neonatal 10 - 105 15 - 110 > 25 current reading minus current reading plus chosen percentage chosen percentage < 25 current reading minus 5 current reading minus 5 11-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 149: Advanced Settings
Limit alarms priority This option lets you choose the priority of the limit alarms. other alarm priorities This option lets you choose priorities for No determination, Over-pressure, Pump timeout, Total timeout, and Level timeout alarms. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-11...
Page 150: Select Nibp's Color
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 151: Nibp Auto Hardkey
To start the series of auto NIBP determinations, choose a time interval. The first determination starts, and auto: XX min (the time you have selected) appears in the vital signs field. Subsequent determinations will start automatically at the specified time interval. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-13...
Page 152: Manual Mode
Auto hardkey until you hear a confirmation tone. Stat mode takes precedence over all other NIBP modes. If you push-and-hold the NIBP Auto hardkey when a manual determination is not in progress, a 5-minute series of determinations 11-14 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 153: Service
An "early" systolic appears in the NIBP field when possible. When mean or MAP, pulse, and diastolic pressure values are determined, the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor sounds a short tone and the updated values appear. Another determination begins once the pressure falls below 5...
Page 154: Materials
Allow 2 hours for drying. The user has the responsibility to validate any deviations from the recommended method of cleaning and disinfection. NOTE: For additional information on infection control procedures, contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support. 11-16 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 155: Specifications
Neonate Range: 30 to 220 bpm (± 3.5% or 3 bpm) GE Healthcare Patents 4,638,810; 5,052,397; 4,754,761; 5,170,795; 6,188,407; 5,357,970; 5,704,362; 5,680,870; 5,518,000; 6,893,403; 6,423,010; 6,358,213; 5,704,362; 5,579,776 and international equivalents. US patents pending. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-17...
Page 156: Principles Of Superstat Noninvasive Blood Pressure Determination
At each step the microprocessor stores cuff pressure, the matched pulse amplitude, and the time between successive pulses. The stepped deflation and matched pulse detection continues until diastolic pressure is determined or total 11-18 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 157: Systolic Search
In order to ensure adequate artifact rejection capability and optimal SuperSTAT NIBP performance, several criteria used to match and qualify the oscillometric pulses at each pressure step are relaxed while supplementing the criteria with additional information from ECG. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-19...
Page 158 NIBP parameter method detects all three values. WARNING Arrhythmias will increase the time required by the NIBP parameter to determine a blood pressure. 11-20 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 159: Alarms
* Alarm message appears in SelectBox. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-21...
Page 160 NIBP: Alarms 11-22 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 161: Nellcor Oximax Spo
NELLCOR OXIMAX ® ®...
Page 162 NELLCOR® OXIMAX® SpO2: Procedure Checklist Select sensor. Plug sensor connector into SpO port. Apply sensor. Select SpO2 from the Setup parameters option in the Main Menu. Set up monitoring parameters. 12-2 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 163: Description
NELLCOR® OXIMAX® SpO2: Description Description The SpO parameter in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is available in two ® ® different leading technologies: NELLCOR and MASIMO SET . Please refer to the side of your Monitor to see which SpO technology your Monitor contains.
Page 164: Indications And Contraindications
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. This device is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated.
Page 165: Procedures
A patient’s vital signs may vary dramatically during the use of cardiovascular agents such as those that raise or lower blood pressure or those that increase or decrease pulse rate. The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor that is labeled with NELLCOR ® Technology is compatible only with NELLCOR ® OxiM ®...
Page 166 The user should check the sensor connection and, if necessary, replace the sensor, NELL1 GE cable, or both. Observe the sensor site to assure adequate distal circulation. Sensor sites should be checked at least every 2 hours and rotated at least every 4 hours.
Page 167: Spo2 Menu
PR are shown in the following tables. Select hi to change the high alarm limit and lo to change the low alarm limit. The system maintains appropriate separation between the high and low limits. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 12-7...
Page 168: Advanced Settings
The size of the signal strength bar is proportional to strength of the peripheral pulsations. It does not show changes in percentage of oxygen saturation. 12-8 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 169: View Spo2 Pr
This option lets you choose the priority of crisis or warning for the limit alarms. The default limit alarms priority is warning. other alarm priorities This option lets you choose priorities for Lost pulse, Sensor disconnected, Sensor faulty, and Sensor off alarms. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 12-9...
Page 170: Select Spo2'S Color
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 171: Specifications
Specifications: NELLCOR Sensor Accuracy AX ® NOTE: All NELLCOR ® sensors must be used with the NELL1 GE cable; the SCP-10 cable. RS-10 and ® Oxisensor II sensors are not compatible with the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. Range Sensor Model 70% - 100% ®...
Page 172: Nellcor ® Puritan Bennett, Inc. Patents
The accuracy specification has been determined between saturations of 80%-100%. ® NELLCOR Puritan Bennett, Inc. Patents 4,621,643; 4,653,498; Re.35,122; 4,700,708; 4,770,179; 4,802,486; 4,869,254; 4,928,692; 4,934,372; 5,078,136; 5,351,685; 5,421,329; 5,485,847; 5,533,507; 5,577,500; 5,803,910; 5,853,364; 5,865,736; 6,083,172 and international equivalents. 12-12 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 173: Principle Of Satseconds
Using SatSeconds The SatSeconds option is located in the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 174: Troubleshooting
This section discusses potential difficulties and suggestions for resolving them. If the difficulty persists, contact a qualified service person or contact your local representative. The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001), which is for use by qualified service personnel, provides additional troubleshooting information.
Page 175 If possible, keep the patient still; check whether the sensor is applied securely and properly and replace it if necessary; move the sensor to a new site; use a sensor that tolerates more motion. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 12-15...
Page 176 The length of time before the alarm is generated depends both upon how far it is out of limits and for long it has been out of limits. 12-16 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 177: Alarms
SelectBox removed from the patient when Enable spot check is set to yes; parameter label flashes in vital signs field * Not active when the View SpO2 PR? option is set to no. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 12-17...
Page 178 NELLCOR® OXIMAX® SpO2: Alarms 12-18 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 179: Masimo Set Spo
MASIMO SET ®...
Page 180 MASIMO SET® SpO2: Procedure Checklist Select sensor. Plug sensor cable into SpO port. Apply sensor. Select SpO2 from the Setup parameters option in Main Menu. Set up monitoring parameters. 13-2 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 181: Description
MASIMO SET® SpO2: Description Description ® The SpO parameter in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is available in two ® ® different leading technologies: NELLCOR and MASIMO SET . The SpO technology logo will be on the side of the Monitor next to the SpO connector.
Page 182: Indications And Contraindications
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. This device is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated.
Page 183 Sensors: ® Before use, carefully read the MASIMO sensor directions for use. ® Use only MASIMO oximetry sensors for SpO measurements. Other oxygen transducers (sensors) may cause improper SpO performance. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 13-5...
Page 184 Bright light sources (e.g., infrared heat lamps, bilirubin lights, direct sunlight, operating room lights) may interfere with the performance of the SpO function. To prevent such interference, cover the sensor with opaque material. 13-6 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 185 The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor that is labeled with MASIMO SET ® Technology is compatible only with MASIMO SET ® sensors.
Page 186 Place the sensor so that the LEDs (light emitting diode) and the photodiode are opposite each other. Select SpO2 from Setup parameters in the Main Menu and set up the desired monitoring parameters. 13-8 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 187: Spo 2 Menu
PR are shown in the following tables. Select hi to change the high alarm limit and lo to change the low alarm limit. The system maintains appropriate separation between the high and low limits. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 13-9...
Page 188: Advanced Settings
HR/Pulse or the View SpO2 PR? option is set to Yes. Advanced settings View signal strength bar? This option lets you view the signal strength bar, which is an indication of the strength of the electronic signal produced by the photodiode. 13-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 189: View Spo2 Pr
This option lets you choose priorities for sensor disconnected, lost pulse, sensor off, signal quality and sensor faulty alarms. Select SpO2’s color This option lets you change the color of this parameter’s vital signs that appear on the Monitor screen. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 13-11...
Page 190: Config Settings
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 191: Specifications
NOTE: LNCS sensors using LNCS cable technology offer nearly the same performance as the LNOP flex-circuit design. The LNOP single patient sensor line is still the industry “gold standard”, while LNCS is the best cabled sensor alternative. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 13-13...
Page 192: Masimo ® Patents
Infrared: 905 nm (nominal) Red: 660 nm (nominal) Power Dissipation Infrared: 22.5 mW (max) Red: 27.5 mW (max) MASIMO Patents ® 5,482,036; 5,490,505; 5,632,272; 5,685,299; 5,758,644; 5,769,785; 6,002,952; 6,036,642; 6,067,462; 6,157,850; 6,206,830; 6,263,222 and international equivalents. 13-14 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 193: Troubleshooting
This section discusses potential difficulties and suggestions for resolving them. If the difficulty persists, contact a qualified service person or your local representative. The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001), which is for use by qualified service personnel, provides additional troubleshooting information.
Page 194 If possible, keep the patient still; check whether the sensor is applied securely and properly and replace it if necessary; move the sensor to a new site; use a sensor that tolerates more motion. 13-16 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 195 Monitor, but there is no SpO activity. CAUSE: An incorrect sensor may have been chosen. Sensors made by other manufacturers will not be recognized. SOLUTION: Check that the sensor is one of the approved MASIMO sensors. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 13-17...
Page 196: Alarms
* Not active when the View SpO2 PR? option is set to no. 13-18 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 197: Alaris ® Turbo Temp
Alaris Turbo Temp ® ®...
Page 198 Connect probe cable to monitor. Insert temperature probe in the appropriate place of the patient. Select TEMP from the Setup parameters option in Main Menu. Make sure correct determination mode is chosen. Set up monitoring parameters. 14-2 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 199: Description
Alaris® Turbo Temp®: Description Description The temperature parameter in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor uses Alaris Turbo ® Temp ® technology and can be used with both oral (blue) and rectal (red) temperature probes. While a determination is in progress, all information in the vital signs area appears either red or blue, respective to the type of temperature probes being used.
Page 200: Predictive Mode
The final temperature value remains in the vital signs area until a new determination begins or until 120 minutes have lapsed. After that time, dashes replace the old determination value, and last:xxx is no longer displayed. 14-4 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 201: Monitor Mode
To take an accurate oral temperature reading, place the the thermometer tip in either the right or left posterior pocket (heat pocket) at the base of the tongue. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 14-5...
Page 202: Procedures For Rectal Predictive Mode Determinations
Remove the probe. Discard the disposable cover by holding the probe as you would a syringe and pushing the button on the probe handle. Place the probe in the probe holster (the Monitor beeps once). 14-6 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 203: Procedures For Monitor Mode Determinations
A correct final temperature reading may require 3 minutes or longer. The Monitor will not beep at final temperature. It will continue to monitor the patient’s temperature until the probe is removed from the patient and returned to the probe holster. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 14-7...
Page 204: Temp Menu
If a monitor mode determination is in progress, this option is not available. 14-8 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 205: Trend Monitor Temp Now
This option allows you to view, but not change, the various configuration options. To change any config option, you must go into the password-protected Configuration Mode. Refer to the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001) for more information.
Page 206: Probe Cleaning And Disinfection
Inaccurate readings or retention ® problems may occur unless Alaris probes and probe covers are used. Determination Time Approx. 10 seconds, typical ® Alaris Patents U.S. D300,728, D300,909. Other pending patents. 14-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 207: Alarms
TEMP Too Hot the measured temp value is message appears in alarm message determined to be above the field; parameter label flashes in vital upper limit signs field; alarm forces value to dashes 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 14-11...
Page 208 Alaris® Turbo Temp®: Alarms 14-12 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 209: Battery
Battery...
Page 210 Battery: Procedure Checklist Only use batteries recommended by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies. Make sure the battery has been fully charged before using Monitor. (See instructions for new batteries.) Check the battery icon for the state of charge indication. 15-2...
Page 211: Description
Battery: Description Description The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor uses an internal battery pack. The battery pack is nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) that can be charged at any time without fear of reducing its charge capacity. Battery connectors are keyed to prevent incorrect installation.
Page 212: Battery Charging
Battery: Battery Charging Battery Charging The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor automatically senses if the battery pack needs charging. The battery icon displays the battery condition when the Monitor is operating on battery or if the Always display battery icon? option (in the other system settings option) is set to yes.
Page 213: Battery State Of Charge
The alarm sounds for approximately 5 minutes. The Monitor saves all status and trend information, as well as current configuration data before shutdown. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 15-5...
Page 214: 3.6 V Backup Battery
In the absence of regulations or guidelines, the following is recommended for recycling and disposing of used nickel-metal hydride batteries: Recycling: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies encourages the recycling of nickel-metal hydride batteries. As recycling programs are implemented for nickel-metal hydride batteries, your GE Medical Systems Information Technologies representative will be informed of such programs and will have further information.
Page 215: Specifications
Printer: printing 2 waveforms for 1 min every 20 min at 25 mm/sec.) Charge time 4 hours maximum with the Monitor switched off 8 hours maximum with the Monitor switched on 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 15-7...
Page 216: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section discusses potential difficulties and suggestions for resolving them. If the difficulty persists, contact a qualified service person or your local GE Medical Systems Information Technologies representative. The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001), which is for use by qualified service personnel, provides additional troubleshooting information.
Page 217: Alarms
BATTERY LOW remaining life in battery has message appears in the alarm reached 15% message field; once alarm is acknowledged, the Monitor re-arms for the detection of this condition after 10 minutes have elapsed 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 15-9...
Page 218 Battery: Alarms 15-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 219: Connections
Connections...
Page 220 Connections: For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 221: Data Connections
Dash 2500 patient monitors and the nurse’s central station. This allows the patient’s vital signs to be monitored from the CIC. The Dash 2500 network module is installed inside the interface cover. The left connector provides a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection. The right RJ-45 connector provides isolated RS-232/422 communication for software downloading;...
Page 222: Displayed Data
In all cases, the alarm settings listed in the table below are in addition to the settings described in the former chapters. The alarm levels and limits can only be set in the Dash 2500 patient monitor. Alarm levels viewed at the CIC are displayed as in the following table:...
Page 223: Alarm Mapping
Connections: Data Connections Alarm Mapping The alarm mapping table that follows describes how alarm conditions appear respectively on the Dash 2500 monitor, parameter area at the CIC, broadcast alarm at the CIC, waveform area at the CIC. Alarm Mapping Parameter...
Page 224 No Message Resp Artifact ARTIFACT ARTIFACT No Message Resp Baseline ARTIFACT ARTIFACT No Message Saturation Resp Lead Fail LD X FAIL LD X FAIL No Message Resp Rate ARTIFACT ARTIFACT No Message Approaching HR Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 225 Resp No Alarm Normal No Alarm No Message Temp eT T1 SENSOR Disconnected Temp Bad Probe eT T1 SENSOR Temp Too Hot eT T1 SENSOR Temp Parameter Removed Fatal Temp No Alarm Normal No Alarm 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 226: Faqs
Connections: Data Connections FAQs How does the patient information from the Dash 2500 screen look on the CIC screen? How does the CIC allow me to interact with the Dash 2500? When viewing the Dash 2500 monitor from the CIC, you can perform the...
Page 227 What does a flashing red MAP value on the float display mean? A flashing red MAP # in the parameter area at the float display can indicate either a NIBP MAP limit alarm or an NIBP HR limit alarm. Refer to the Dash 2500 monitor to determine which alarm condition exists.
Page 228: Communication Adaptor Connector
Why don’t I see each stat NIBP value trended? The CIC only trends one NIBP determination value per minute; therefore, when the Dash 2500 monitor is in stat mode, multiple determinations will not be recorded on the CIC in vital signs or graphic trends.
Page 229: Auxiliary Output
0.05 Hz - 100 Hz +1/-6 dB Delay** 22 + 5 ms * Maximum load of 50 k Ω necessary to maintain scale factor. ** Internal pacemaker pulses are not represented in the auxiliary output. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor A-11...
Page 230 Connections: Auxiliary Output A-12 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 231 Accessories...
Page 232 For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 233: Accessories
Accessories: Accessories Accessories Use only accessories recommended by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies. Failure to use recommended accessories may result in inaccurate readings, damage to equipment, or even accidents. Perform regular functional testing of each of the parameters, using the accessories supplied with the Dash 2500 Monitor.
Page 234 AIR HOSE, NIBP, ADULT, 3.6 M, Sub-Miniature Connectors 2017008-001 AIR HOSE, NIBP, ADULT, 1.2 M, Sub-Miniature Connectors 2017008-002 2017008-003 AIR HOSE, NIBP, ADULT, 3.6 M, Screw Connectors 2017008-004 AIR HOSE, NIBP, ADULT, 1.2M, Screw Connectors Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 235 NIBP STARTER KIT, ADULT, 3.6 M 2032308-003 NIBP STARTER KIT, NEO-CLASSIC, 2.4 M 2032308-004 SPO2, Masimo Interface Cables CABLE, MASIMO, LNC-10 GE CONNECTOR 2027263-002 CABLE ASSY SPO2 MASIMO, 2.4 M 2017002-003 SPO2, Masimo Reusable Sensors SENSOR LNCS DC-1 ADULT REUSABLE EA...
Page 236: Accessories
SOFT-CUF CUFF, LARGE ADULT LONG, 2-TUBE SUB-MINIATURE, ROSE/WHITE, 20/BX 2406 SOFT-CUF CUFF, THIGH, 2-TUBE SUB-MINIATURE, BROWN/WHITE, 20/BX 2298 SOFT-CUF CUFF, ASSORTED, 2-TUBE SUB-MINIATURE, ASS'TD COLORS, 10/BX 2500 SOFT-CUF CUFF, INFANT, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, ORANGE/WHIT 2501 SOFT-CUF CUFF, CHILD, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, GREEN/WHITE Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 237 SENSA-CUF CUFF, LARGE ADULT LONG, 2-TUBE SUB-MINIATURE 5/BOX 2492 SENSA-CUF CUFF, THIGH, 2-TUBE SUB-MINIATURE, BROWN/GREY, 5/BOX 2458 SENSA-CUF CUFF, INFANT, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, ORANGE/GREY, 5/BOX 2460 SENSA-CUF CUFF, CHILD, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, GREEN/GREY, 5/BOX 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 238 CLASSIC-CUF CUFF, SMALL ADULT, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, YELLOW, 20/BOX 2602 CLASSIC-CUF CUFF, ADULT, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, YELLOW, 20/BOX 2642 CLASSIC-CUF CUFF, LARGE ADULT, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, YELLOW, 20/BOX 2652 CLASSIC-CUF CUFF, THIGH, 2-TUBE SCREW CONNECTOR, YELLOW, 20/BOX Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 239 Three-electrode cables that internally connect LL to RL or LA to RL should not be used. Such a cable would connect the LL or LA signal to the RL circuitry, interfering with normal operation. 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 240 Accessories: Accessories B-10 Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 241: Emi Considerations
EMI Considerations...
Page 242 For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 243: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Considerations
Monitor more susceptible to interference from radio waves. When servicing the Monitor, use only replacement components authorized by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies and be sure to replace all shields, screws, and gaskets, in their exact locations as described in the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001).
Page 244 EMI Considerations: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Considerations Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 245: Maintenance
Maintenance...
Page 246 For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 247: Assistance And Parts
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Calibration Discard single-use accessories after use. For maintenance and cleaning instructions, please refer to individual parameter sections in this manual. For calibration instructions, please refer to Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001). Cleaning the Monitor WARNING Unplug the monitor before cleaning and disinfection.
Page 248: Monitor Exterior
Maintenance: Maintenance, Cleaning, and Calibration Monitor Exterior The exterior surfaces of the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor may be cleaned with a dampened, lint-free cloth. Use one of the following approved solutions: Mild soap (diluted) ® Commercial diluted bleach solution or bleach wipe, such as Dispatch...
Page 249: Repairs
Disposal of Product Waste As you use the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor, you will accumulate solid wastes that require proper disposal or recycling. These include batteries, patient applied parts, and packaging material. Dispose of these materials according to local or national regulations.
Page 250: Patient Applied Parts
Other patient applied parts, such as blood pressure cuffs should be cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions. Inspect reusable applied parts for wear, replace as necessary, and dispose of used parts as medical waste. Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 251: Emc Compliance
EMC Compliance 2042480-001 C Dash 2500 Patient Monitor...
Page 252 For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
Page 253: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc
The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to assure that the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment –...
Page 254 The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to assure that the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is used in such an environment. Immunity Test...
Page 255 The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to assure that the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is used in such an environment. Compliance Immunity Test EN 60601 Test Level Electromagnetic Environment –...
Page 256: Recommended Separation Distances
RF communications equipment and the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor. The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment on which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor can help prevent electromagnetic...
Page 257: Compliant Cables And Accessories
The table below lists cables, transducers, and other applicable accessories with which GE Medical Systems claims EMC compliance. NOTE: Any supplied accessories that do not affect EMC compliance are not included.
Page 258 EMC Compliance: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) For your notes Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C...
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