Verifying Avant 9700 Operation; Displays, Indicators, And Controls - Nonin Avant 9700 Operator's Manual

Using the Avant 9700

Verifying Avant 9700 Operation

Press the ON/STANDBY button. When the unit is first turned on, the Avant 9700
performs a brief startup (initialization) sequence. Verify that all displays and LEDs
illuminate and the unit beeps three times during the first phase of the startup
sequence. If any LED or display is not lit (except the AC Power Adapter LED), do
not use the Avant 9700. Contact your distributor or NONIN Customer Support for
assistance.
In order to verify that the Avant 9700 is functioning properly, it is important to
monitor SpO and pulse rate readings. Use the following procedure to verify that
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the pulse oximeter sensor is functioning properly.
1. Ensure that the Avant 9700 is on, with the finger-clip sensor connected.
2. Apply the finger-clip sensor to a finger.
3. Verify that a good SpO
and that the pulse strength bargraph LED is active.
4. Verify that the plethysmographic waveform is displayed on the LCD screen.

Displays, Indicators, and Controls

Avant 9700 Parameter Displays
%SpO Display
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The %SpO display is located on the upper left-hand corner of the Avant 9700 and
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is identified by the %SpO
percent.
Pulse Rate Display
The pulse rate display is located on the upper right-hand corner of the Avant 9700
and is identified by the
minute.
Numeric Indicators
Numeric LEDs display %SpO
conditions, these LEDs display in green. For high priority (patient)
alarms, the corresponding values are displayed in red, blinking fast.
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reading is displayed, that a pulse rate value appears,
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symbol. This display shows blood oxygen saturation in
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symbol. This display shows the pulse rate in beats per
and pulse rate values. Under normal
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