Monitoring A Patient - Nonin LS1 Operator's Manual

Using the LifeSense II Monitor

Monitoring a Patient

1. Verify the system has been set up (see System Setup).
2. Apply the Nonin-branded sensor to the patient.
3. Attach the sample line to the patient, as described in Applying the Sample Line, or refer to the
individual sample line instructions for use.
4. Press On/Standby to turn the monitor on.
WARNING: When turning on the monitor, verify that a beep is heard. If a beep is not
heard, do not use the device. The speaker may not be functioning properly.
5. Monitor runs a self-test (see Start-up Sequence).
6. Select alarm limits. If alarm limits are locked, this screen does not display.
CAUTION: Each time the system is turned on, audible alarms are silenced for
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2 minutes unless the operator presses the Audio Pause button.
CAUTION: Capnography alarms are not active until the first breath is detected.
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CAUTION: Oximetry alarms are not active until the first pulse is detected.
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7. Verify the graphs and alarm limits display on the touch screen display.
8. If allowed, adjust the alarm limits for the patient. Refer to Alarm Limit Settings for instructions
on how to change alarm limits.
9. The audible alarm function activates approximately 2 minutes after start-up. The operator can
activate the audible alarm before the 2 minutes are up by pressing the Audio Pause button.
10. The monitor is ready to use.
WARNING: Inspect the pulse oximeter sensor application site at least every 4 hours to
ensure correct sensor alignment and skin integrity. Patient sensitivity to sensors and/
or adhesive strips may vary due to medical status or skin condition.
CAUTION: The patient's nasal passage may dry out if continuous monitoring is
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required. Check patient hourly for nasal comfort.
CAUTION: Set or adjust only one parameter at a time.
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11. When done monitoring, press On/Standby for 3 seconds to turn off the monitor.
12. Disconnect the patient.
NOTE: If the monitor is on and the patient is no longer connected, the alarm will activate.
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