Printer Features And Use; Functions And Features; How The Tuffsat Stores Data - GE TuffSat User's Manual And Service Manual

A. PRINTER FEATURES AND USE
This chapter contains:
• Information about how the TuffSat pulse oximeter stores data for printing to the
• Instructions for using the printer.
• Sample printouts.
• A chart for troubleshooting situations that may occur while using the printer.
• Instructions for replacing the paper roll and cleaning the printer.
• Order numbers for the printer and printer accessories.
• Performance specifications for the printer.

Functions and features

You can use the optional Hewlett-Packard infrared printer with the TuffSat pulse
oximeter to do the following:
• Print real-time data while monitoring a patient (the printout is for archival or
• Print stored trend data after monitoring one or more patients.

How the TuffSat stores data

The TuffSat automatically stores SpO
after you begin monitoring a patient, then every 2 minutes. The oximeter can store
up to 32 data points (approximately 64 minutes of monitoring data). When the
stored trend data exceed 32 data points, the oldest data are overwritten.
The oximeter can store trend data for up to 32 patients, provided it remains
powered on between patients. The oximeter identifies a new patient and appends
new monitoring data to stored data when you do the following:
• Remove the sensor (stop monitoring) for at least 15 seconds.
• Start monitoring the new patient within 5 minutes.
optional Hewlett-Packard infrared printer and descriptions of the printer's
components.
record-keeping purposes only).
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Important: The TuffSat stores data only while the power is on.
and pulse rate trend data starting 15 seconds
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