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Directions for use
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  • Page 1 Welch Allyn 1500 ® Patient Monitor Directions for use Software version 1.3.X...
  • Page 2 Welch Allyn. Welch Allyn assumes no responsibility for any injury to anyone, or for any illegal or improper use of the product, that may result from failure to use this product in accordance with the instructions, precautions, warnings, or statement of intended use published in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor ....... 10 Function buttons ..........12 Setup menu overview.
  • Page 4 Contents Welch Allyn 1500 patient monitor 5 - Monitoring and Measurements ......39 General .

  • Page 5: Safety

    Intended use • The Welch Allyn® 1500 Patient Monitor patient monitoring unit is designed for the monitoring of vital parameters such as ECG, SpO , etCO , non invasive blood pressure (NIBP), invasive blood pressure (IBP), temperature and respiration of a patient.

  • Page 6: Organizational Measures

    Caution Ensure the monitor is always mounted on a Welch Allyn approved bracket or stand. The monitor is unstable when the unit is not secured to an...

  • Page 7: Safety Equipment

    Directions for use Safety Safety equipment Operating the monitor without the correctly rated fuse, or with defective cables, constitutes a danger to patient safety. Therefore: Caution Do not operate the monitor if the ground connection is suspect or if the mains lead is damaged or suspected of being damaged.

  • Page 8: Operation With Other Devices

    Caution Do not use the monitor in or near an MRI suite. • Only use accessories and other parts recommended or supplied by Welch Allyn. Use of other than recommended or supplied parts may result in injury, inaccurate information or damage to the monitor.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    WARNING Danger of electric shock. Do not open the monitor case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Servicing may only be performed by a qualified technician authorized by Welch Allyn. WARNING Before cleaning and to isolate the mains power supply, switch the monitor off and disconnect it from the mains by removing the plug.
  • Page 10 Safety Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor The following symbols appear on the monitor, or accessories. Symbol Definition Symbol Definition © Potential equalization (earth ground) CF symbol. This monitor is classified safe for internal and external use. However, it is only...

  • Page 11: Additional Terms

    In case of a defect, send the apparatus to your dealer or an authorized Welch Allyn service center. The manufacturer can only be held responsible for the safety, reliability, and performance of the apparatus if: •...
  • Page 12 Safety Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction The monitor is designed for adult, pediatric and neonatal use. It has a 15-inch screen for comprehensive vital data monitoring. The monitor can be used with mains power (100 – 240 VAC) or with an internal battery. Standard features •...

  • Page 14: The Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor

    Introduction Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor The Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor ® Front panel Visual alarm indicator Patient connection panel Function button panel Trim knob Back panel Ethernet (RJ45) connector Potential equalization (ground) Nurse call connector* Mains connector (100-240 VAC)
  • Page 15 Directions for use Introduction Connection panel Temperature 1 Cardiac Output Temperature 2 etCO sampling input etCO sampling exhaust (service only) NIBP IBP 4 IBP 1 IBP 3 IBP 2 Note The connection panel layout will vary according to the options installed.

  • Page 16: Function Buttons

    Introduction Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Function buttons Print Printout of three waveforms and all parameters. The waveforms and print settings are defined in the printer menu (see “Recorder” on page 103). Note that an auto printout can also be obtained when a limit is violated. This is also defined in system setup.

  • Page 17: Setup Menu Overview

    Directions for use Introduction Setup menu overview Press to enter the setup menu and adjust the following settings and options: The following is an overview of the setup menu options. Further details are given Note in section 8 (see “Settings” on page 101).
  • Page 18 Introduction Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Parameter Settings/Submenus Administrator Configuration Display of monitor ID, network settings, options, etc. This is for information only. Alarms Alarm settings - silence time, suspend time, etc. This requires a password to enter (see “Settings” on page 101).

  • Page 19: Display Overview

    Directions for use Introduction Display overview Waveform fields Parameter fields Time of last Alarm and system Information field messages See“Information blood pressure field” following measurement Blood pressure Temperature Note The waveform display is changed in setup menu see “Defining display waveforms”...
  • Page 20 Introduction Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Information field Top line The left box on the top line (a) displays the patient’s room number (entered in the patient information screen). The middle box (b) displays the patient mode (Neonatal, Pediatric, or Adult) indicated by the highlighted icon.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Startup and initial preparation WARNING Danger of electrical shock. Do not operate the monitor if the ground connection is suspect or if the mains lead is damaged or suspected of being damaged. WARNING Network the monitor to an Acuity Central Station only. Connecting to other networks could damage the monitor or injure the patient.

  • Page 22: Inserting Recorder Paper

    Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Inserting recorder paper Note The monitor is delivered without printing paper installed. Only use original Welch Allyn printing paper. The thermal paper is sensitive to heat, humidity, and chemical vapors. Store the paper in a cool, dry and chemical free area.

  • Page 23: Switching The Monitor On Or Off

    Directions for use Operation Switching the monitor on or off Switching the monitor on To turn the monitor on, press the On/Off button Switching the monitor off To turn the monitor off, press the On/Off button for approximately 4 seconds. The following message is displayed when the monitor is shutting down.

  • Page 24: Initial Settings

    Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Initial settings Caution Only authorized personnel, trained in the operation of this monitor, are qualified to do the setups in the following menu. Alarm and general settings are given in the setup menu. Initial monitor settings may include general alarm settings (alarm silence time, alarm delay time, etc.), and general...

  • Page 25: Saving The User-Defined Settings As Default

    Directions for use Operation Saving the user-defined settings as default All monitor settings, including alarms settings, are stored until the monitor is switched off. To save the user defined settings as default, Press the Setup button 2. Select Administrator > System > Save User Defaults. The system menu is password protected.

  • Page 26: Power Supply

    Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Power supply Mains connected When the mains supply is connected, the mains LED is illuminated (a). When the mains supply is connected, and the battery is recharging both mains LED (a) and the battery LED (b) are illuminated.

  • Page 27: Battery Operation

    Directions for use Operation Battery operation Two batteries are available for the monitor: • Lithium-Ion battery: This type of battery will provide power for approximately two hours when fully charged. • Lead acid battery: This type of battery will provide power for approximately one hour when fully charged.

  • Page 28: Standby Mode

    Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Standby mode WARNING In standby mode, vital signs data and alarms are no longer displayed or collected. In standby mode, patient monitoring is temporarily interrupted. Confirmed patient information is saved. Patient information that has not been confirmed is lost when standby mode is Note entered.

  • Page 29: Defining Parameter Fields

    Directions for use Operation Defining parameter fields Press the Setup button 2. Select Parameters. The screen will vary according to the licensed options: • etCO , ST and CO are only displayed when the options are licensed. • The Masimo settings enabled (yes / no), gives extra settings for SpO2 measurement (see “SpO2 monitoring”...
  • Page 30 Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Parameter field display RR or when enabled, etCO measurement, ST measurement, or both ST and etCO measurements. Two or four IBP measurements (or this area is left blank when no IBP measurement are selected).

  • Page 31: Defining Display Waveforms

    Directions for use Operation Defining display waveforms Press the Setup button 2. Select Waveform Area. 3. The waveforms are configured through the pull-down menus. 4. Set the amplitude for each waveform according to preference and signal strength. Set the sweep speed (for all waveforms) according to preference and patient. The RESP and SpO sweep speed values are not configurable.

  • Page 32: Waveform Display

    Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Waveform display The waveforms that can be configured are as follows: Waveform RESP Trend SpO2 position • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Page 33: Trend Data

    Directions for use Operation Trend data The monitor records up to 24 hours of trend data at one-minute intervals. The trend values are displayed at the user defined interval (see below) and additionally after every manual NIBP measurement. • Trend data is deleted when a new patient is entered. •...
  • Page 34 Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Displaying trend data in the measurements screen The HR trend can also be displayed in the waveforms: Press the Setup button . and select Waveforms. Scroll down for more options. The trend data can be displayed in waveform 2 or 3 (or 4 if ST is enabled): Trend data can be displayed for any of the following: •...

  • Page 35: Settings Via A Parameter Field

    Directions for use Operation Settings via a parameter field Select the desired parameter measurement field using the trim knob. A white frame appears around the selected field. 2. Press the trim knob to display the menu. The following example is displayed when the heart rate settings screen is selected.
  • Page 36 Operation Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor...

  • Page 37: Alarms

    Alarms Display of alarms During initial powerup No alarms are displayed if no patient is being monitored. During monitoring There are three alarm priorities: Alarm type Priority LED visual alarm Audible signal Display indicator Technical Blue Single deep tone Text display in the alarm status field at the every 2 seconds bottom.

  • Page 38: Silencing An Alarm

    Alarms Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Silencing an alarm Acknowledging an alarm Alarm Limit Press the Alarm button to silence the alarm. The audible alarm is silenced for 1, 1.5 or 2 minutes. The visual parameter alarm continues to be displayed.

  • Page 39: Turning Off An Individual Parameter Alarm

    Directions for use Alarms Turning off an individual parameter alarm WARNING The audible alarm is silenced permanently. The settings are not reset. Physiological alarms of the patient are silenced. Use this function only if disconnecting a sensor from the patient for a long period of time. Individual alarms can be inhibited via the Alarms menu (see below) and in any parameter measurement field by using the trim knob to select a parameter (a white frame appears around the selected field) and pressing the trim knob to display the...

  • Page 40: Alarm Limit Setting

    Alarms Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Alarm limit setting Note All alarm limits are reset to the default settings after confirming a new patient (see “Standby mode” on page 24). Press the Setup button 2. Select the menu item Alarms.

  • Page 41: Physiological Alarms

    Directions for use Alarms Physiological alarms Alarm abbreviation Description Priority low/high Oxygen saturation of the blood Medium PP low/high Peripheral pulse of SpO Medium RRECG low/high Respiration rate impedance Medium Apnea limit Apnea time limit exceeded Medium low/high Inspiratory CO Medium RRCO low/high...
  • Page 42 Alarms Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor...

  • Page 43: Monitoring And Measurements

    Monitoring and Measurements Caution The guidelines in this section are given as an overview only. They are not a substitute for, nor do they overrule manufacturer documentation and instructions or departmental procedures. Note Values are only displayed when the ECG cable or at least one sensor is connected.

  • Page 44: Ecg

    Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor WARNING In order to minimize interference and the danger of burns to the patient, only use Welch Allyn ECG cables. Keep the ECG cable as far away as possible from any electrosurgical cables. Make sure that the electrosurgical return conductor (neutral) is properly attached to the patient and that good contact is made.
  • Page 45 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements 3-lead 5-lead...
  • Page 46 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor 12-lead Note This graphic shows the IEC color configuration. The AHA (U.S.) color configuration is shown in “Electrode identification and color code IEC/AHA” on page 43.
  • Page 47 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Electrode identification and color code IEC/AHA The electrode placements shown in this manual are labelled with the colors according to IEC requirements. The equivalent AHA colors are given below. IEC (Europe) AHA (U.S.) System Electrode Color Electrode...
  • Page 48 Ensure that only shielded lead wire ECG cables are used when monitoring patients that have a pacemaker. WARNING Welch Allyn recommends using an SpO sensor in addition to the ECG measurement and to set the alarm range for the peripheral pulse (PP) in the...
  • Page 49 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Activating the pacer display Select the HR measurement field using the trim knob. A white frame appears around the measurement field. 2. Press the trim knob to display the menu. 3. Scroll down to the pacer display option and select yes. Pacemaker spikes are presented as vertical lines (a) on the ECG trace.
  • Page 50 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor ECG display ECG traces can be displayed in waveforms 1, 2 and 3. The waveform lead and size is defined in the waveform display menu (see “Settings via a parameter field” on page 31).
  • Page 51 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements 12-lead resting ECG (option) With this option it is possible to record a 12-lead resting ECG. One resting ECG can be stored at a time. The resting ECG cannot be viewed on the monitor but can be printed on the internal printer.
  • Page 52 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor ECG menu settings Note The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob. (See “Settings via a parameter field” on page 31). The default settings are in bold. Main menu Parameter Description...
  • Page 53 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements ECG alarms and messages Message Possible cause Suggested action HR – asystole/ASY No QRS detected for 4 seconds. Check the patient. ECG signal lower than 0.5 mV. HR – ventricular No organized ventricular rhythm Check the patient.

  • Page 54: Arrhythmia

    Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Arrhythmia Arrhythmia settings The full arrhythmia menu is only displayed when the full arrhythmia option is Note licensed. When the full arrhythmia option has not been enabled, settings are made for VFib, Asystol and Vtach only.
  • Page 55 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Main menu Parameter Description Setup Arrhythmia Trigeminy Alarm Level (High, Medium, Low, Off), Print on (continued) alarm Yes/No. Tachycardia Tachycardia 150 to 250 (180) Alarm Level (High, Medium, Low, Off), Print on alarm Yes/No. Bradycardia Bradycardia 20 to 100 (45) Alarm Level (High, Medium, Low, Off), Print on alarm Yes/No.

  • Page 56: St Measurement (Option)

    Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor ST measurement (option) The ST segment represents the period from the end of ventricular depolarization to the beginning of ventricular repolarization. The ST segment lies between the end of the QRS complex and the initial deflection of the T-wave. It is normally isoelectric.
  • Page 57 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements ST settings Note ST measurements can only be displayed when the full arrhythmia and ST option is licensed, and when ST is enabled in setup parameters (See “Defining parameter fields” on page 25). The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob, described previously (see “Settings via a parameter field”...

  • Page 58: Respiration Rate

    Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Respiration rate Note The RR measurement field is not displayed if the etCO field is enabled. If the RR should be measured via the ECG instead of etCO , the etCO measurement...
  • Page 59 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Respiration rate alarms and messages Message Possible cause Suggested action RR out of range (too The patient's RR is too high for Check the patient. high) accurate measurement. Electrical interferences from Remove source of the interference. other devices.

  • Page 60: Capnography

    Press the Setup button , enter the menu Setup/Parameters and activate etCO Safety Only use Welch Allyn approved accessories for etCO monitoring. WARNING Carefully route the sampling line to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
  • Page 61 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements WARNING If too much moisture enters the sampling line (i.e., from ambient humidity or breathing of unusually humid air), and the sampling line cannot be cleared, the message Blockage appears in the message area. Replace the sampling line once the sampling line blockage message appears.
  • Page 62 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Preparing the Oridion sensor Basic principles for choosing microstream sampling lines When choosing Microstream CO sampling lines, the following should be considered • The condition of the patient (ventilated or not ventilated) •...
  • Page 63 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements etCO settings The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob, described previously (see “Settings via a parameter field” on page 31). The default settings are in bold. Parameter Description Size 0 to 40 mmHg, 0 to 60mmHg, 0 to 80mmHg. Units mmHg/kPa.
  • Page 64 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) settings and measurement The capnography module provides the clinician with an integrated pulmonary index (IPI). The IPI is based on end tidal carbon dioxide, respiration rate, oxygen saturation and heart rate.
  • Page 65 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Assessing the IPI value IPI can provide an early indication of a change in ventilatory status which may not be shown by the current value of any of the four parameters individually. The IPI is designed to summarize information regarding patient status, possibly before etCO , RR, SpO , or...
  • Page 66 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor etCO alarms and messages Message Possible cause Suggested action etCO > [upper limit] etCO is higher / lower than Check the patient. etCO < [lower limit] alarm limit. RR > [upper limit] RR is higher / lower than alarm Check the patient.

  • Page 67: Nibp Monitoring

    Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements NIBP monitoring Safety WARNING To prevent extensive pressure on the extremity, it is very important • Choose the correct cuff size. • Check the initial pressure in the NIBP menu. The correct initial pressure for adults is 160 mmHg, for pediatric patients 120 mmHg, and for neonates 90 mmHg.
  • Page 68 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Taking a single NIBP measurement Press the NIBP start/stop button 2. The measurement can be stopped at any time by pressing the button again. Automatic blood pressure measurement Press the NIBP measurement interval button 2.
  • Page 69 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements NIBP settings The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob, described previously (see “Settings via a parameter field” on page 31). The default settings are in bold. Parameter Description NIBP Interval Off, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 Format Sys/Dia or Mean.
  • Page 70 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor NIBP alarms and messages Message Possible cause Suggested action NIBP needs service No NIBP module detected. Switch off and restart. Replace monitor. NIBP artifact Patient has moved. Calm the patient. cannot measure Max.

  • Page 71: Spo 2 Monitoring

    Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements monitoring Two SpO2 modules are available with the monitor - Masimo or Nellcor. The two modules are distinguished by the connectors. The display data and waveform are similar for both modules. The Masimo module has extra clinical settings for signal processing (see “Masimo settings”...
  • Page 72 Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Safety WARNING Only use sensors recommended from Welch Allyn for SpO measurement with the monitor. Only use Masimo sensors when the monitor has a Masimo module. Only use Nellcor sensors when the monitor has a Nellcor module.
  • Page 73 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements settings The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob, described previously (see “Settings via a parameter field” on page 31). The default settings are in bold. Parameter Description alarm pause When the alarm is paused the message SpO Alarms Paused appears in the message line.
  • Page 74 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Masimo settings When the monitor has a Masimo module installed, the following settings are additionally available: The extra settings for masimo modules are only available when Masimo settings Note enabled in the parameter settings (see “Defining parameter fields”...
  • Page 75 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements messages Message Possible cause Suggested action – check sensor Defective SpO sensor Replace the sensor. Incorrect settings in the monitor Check the monitor settings. – check sensor Poor sensor contact or the Check the contact between the sensor and placement sensor has fallen off the patient.

  • Page 76: Ibp Monitoring

    Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor IBP monitoring Safety WARNING Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions before using the invasive blood pressure kit. WARNING When applying the kit to the patient, make sure that absolutely no air penetrates the system.
  • Page 77 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Preparing IBP measurement Refer to the manufacturer’s directions for use for operating information for the IBP sensor. IBP settings The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob, described previously (see “Settings via a parameter field” on page 31).
  • Page 78 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor IBP alarm defaults Label / Parameter Adult Adult Pediatric Pediatric Neonate Neonate Lower Limit Upper Limit Lower Limit Upper Limit Lower Limit Upper Limit P1, P2, P3, P4 SYS P1, P2, P3, P4 DIA...
  • Page 79 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements IBP zero set • Zero Set must be carried out before every application. • To prevent incorrect measurement readings due to the sensor's physical null drift, calibrate the sensor every 24 hours. Note Ensure the sensor is kept still during zero set. If the pressure sensor's position is moved during zero set, this can lead to incorrect values.

  • Page 80: Temperature Monitoring

    Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Temperature monitoring • Depending on the sensor type, the sensor can be applied to the ear, the skin or the rectum. • To achieve a reliable measured value, independent of the measuring site, the measurement duration must be at least 2 minutes.

  • Page 81: Cardiac Output (Option)

    Cardiac output (option) Introduction The WA 1500 patient monitor uses the thermodilution method of measuring cardiac output. A pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is inserted into the right side of the heart. The PAC is balloon tipped and is inflated to help it through the right ventricle to occlude a smaller branch of the pulmonary artery system.
  • Page 82 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Safety WARNING Carefully read the manufacturer's catheter instructions before carrying out measurements. WARNING When an invasive catheter is introduced into an arterial vessel, the circulation in the terminal vessels must be checked at regular intervals.
  • Page 83 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Approved catheters and injectate sensor type Catheters The monitor will work with any blood temperature sensor that is Edwards-compatible. Injectate Sensor The injectate sensor must be a Baxter/Edwards/Abbott "in-line" thermistor. Note The monitor does not support bath probe or arrow flow-through sensor. Preparing for cardiac output measurement Note The CO is only displayed when the CO option is enabled.
  • Page 84 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Taking a CO measurement Cardiac output settings Use the trim knob to select and highlight the CO measurement field. Press the trim knob to display the settings. Parameter selection with the trim knob is described previously (see “Settings via...
  • Page 85 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements The default settings are in bold. Parameter Description Mode Auto, manual. In auto mode the unit monitors the blood temperature and indicates that a measurement can be commenced only when the temperature is stable. In manual mode, the user monitors starts the measurement at any time.
  • Page 86 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Taking a CO measurement Insert the catheter and prepare injectate solution in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. 2. On the monitor make the settings and enter the computation constant (see previous page).
  • Page 87 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements 4. Inject the solution. The temperature waveform is displayed and the CO value given in measurement 1. Follow you facility’s guidelines for injecting the solution. Note 5. Repeat to obtain 3- 5 measurements. Temperature waveform CO Measurements 1 to 5 Averaged value of all measurements...
  • Page 88 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Saving a measurement When three or more consistent measurements have been obtained, Save Average can be selected to save the measurement. You are prompted to confirm. When confirmed the averaged measurement is entered in the CO field at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 89 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements CO messages The following self-clearing alert messages may be displayed during the CO measurement process: Message Message trigger and when displayed Suggested action BT out of range (too Blood temperature out of range (High or Low), Verify correct catheter position.
  • Page 90 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Hemodynamic calculations Press the Setup button 2. Select Hemodynamic Calculations. Entered Calculated Values Values Enter the following parameters to calculate the hemodynamic calculations (see next page). As soon as the calculated values have sufficient data to for the entered parameters, the calculated values are shown.
  • Page 91 Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements Calculations Parameter Units Description Time Time when the calculations were made Body surface area in m calculated as follows: ½ • BSA = ([Height(cm) x Weight(kg)] / 3600 ) Stroke volume (milliliters / stroke): •...
  • Page 92 Monitoring and Measurements Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Parameter Units Description SVRI dyne-sec/cm Systemic Vascular Resistance Index: • SVRI = SRV * BSA PVRI dyne-sec/cm Pulmonary Vascular Resistance Index: • PVRI = PVR * BSA LCWI kg-m/m Left Cardiac Work Index: •...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance interval This software controlled monitor has undergone a software risk analysis to minimize any hazards associated with software defects. The regular system maintenance must include a functional test according to the manufacturer's instructions. The test results should be recorded (see “Inspection and checklist report”...

  • Page 94: Visual Inspection

    Maintenance Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Visual inspection Defective monitors or damaged cables must be removed from service until repaired or replaced. Visually inspect the monitor and cables for the following: • Monitor casing damaged or cracked, excessively scratched, etc.

  • Page 95: Battery Maintenance

    WARNING Flammability and chemical danger. Do not open the battery. WARNING Protect the contacts from shorting when disposing of the battery. Apply non-conducting tape to the contacts. Batteries must be disposed of in municipally approved areas or sent back to Welch Allyn. “Recycling monitor components” on page 99.

  • Page 96: Inspecting And Cleaning The Monitor And Accessories

    Caution Use only a cleaning solution recommended by Welch Allyn for this equipment. Use of any other cleaning solutions can cause damage to the equipment, including cracking and deterioration of the plastic case.
  • Page 97 Directions for use Maintenance Cleaning instructions and cleaning solutions Equipment Cleaning instructions Approved cleaning solutions Monitor Wipe with a nearly dry cloth moistened with 70 % solution isopropyl alcohol; cleaning solution. neutral mild detergent solution; Thoroughly wipe off any excess cleaning all products designed for cleaning solution.

  • Page 98: Inspection And Checklist Report

    Maintenance Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Inspection and checklist report In accordance with the maintenance interval detailed previously, the following check list should be copied and followed. Monitor Serial Number: _________________________________ Every six months Inspection Result Checked General examination Visual inspection of the Monitor casing not broken or monitor.
  • Page 99 Directions for use Maintenance Every 2 to 5 years Inspection Result Checked Internal battery Replace battery if operation falls substantially under two Replace battery hours (Lithium ion battery), or one hour (lead acid battery). Date of Inspection: Inspector:...

  • Page 100: Replacing The Fuses

    Maintenance Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Replacing the fuses WARNING Disconnect the monitor from the mains before changing the fuses. WARNING Blown fuses must only be replaced with the fuse types indicated in the below table. Fuse types Voltage range...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Directions for use Maintenance Troubleshooting General Alarm/Condition Possible cause Suggested action Recorder out of paper Paper tray empty Insert new paper Check paper Paper jammed Check paper Recorder needs Printer error; paper not Check printer; check paper; wrong paper; service transported correctly;...

  • Page 102: Emc Compliance

    Maintenance Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor EMC compliance The monitor is designed for use in an electromagnetic environment in accordance with IEC/EN 60601-1-2, tables 201, 202 and 204. If the monitor is used in the vicinity of equipment labelled with the symbol “Non-ionic electromagnetic radiation"...

  • Page 103: Mounting On A Wall Or Stand

    “Mounting” on page 113). WARNING Always use Welch Allyn replacement parts and disposables, or products approved by Welch Allyn. Failure to do so may cause patient injury and invalidate the warranty. Recycling monitor components This monitor must be disposed of in a municipally approved collection point or recycling center when no longer used.
  • Page 104 Maintenance Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor...

  • Page 105: Settings

    Settings Setup menu overview The setup menu contains the view, and alarm settings, along with patient information entry, patient mode, hemodynamic and drug calculations, and other general settings for the monitor. Many of these settings are also found in the individual parameter settings (see “Monitoring and Measurements”...
  • Page 106 Settings Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Alarm suspend Suspend all alarms for the period specified under the Alarm settings in the Administrator menu (see “Administrator” on page 108). Arrhythmia Sets the Arrhythmia alarm settings, print on alarm and other options (see “Arrhythmia”...
  • Page 107 Directions for use Settings Recorder Note This is only available when the recorder option is installed. This defines the information to be printed. The waveforms that can be printed will depend on the options enabled and the configuration of the monitor. The default settings are in bold. Main menu Parameter Description...
  • Page 108 Settings Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor 12-lead resting ECG Note This menu entry is only available when the resting ECG option is enabled. This option allows you to take and print a resting ECG (see “12-lead resting ECG (option)” on page 47).
  • Page 109 Directions for use Settings Drug calculations The drug calculation menu calculates the dose / rate of drug delivery for a specific patient from entered drug parameters. Entries are given for dose, rate, amount, and volume. Entry of any three enables the fourth value to be calculated. A titration table can also be calculated and displayed when the relevant parameters are entered.
  • Page 110 Settings Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Calculation After the drug parameters have been entered, select Calculate (b) to calculate the concentration and rate: The concentration and rate values are calculated from the entered values and shown (a). Titration table A titration table is calculated when the dose increment, and number of doses is entered.
  • Page 111 Directions for use Settings Patient information This screen allows the entry of the patient name and ID, including gender, date of birth, ethnicity, height, weight, and drug categories. Patient mode Define the patient; select adult, pediatric, or neonatal as follows: •...
  • Page 112 The other menu options on this menu are for Welch Allyn service personnel. Options are enabled in the service menu; please contact Welch Allyn. The passwords for the alarms and system sub-menus are as follows: •...
  • Page 113 Directions for use Settings Sub menu Parameter Description System Height units Select Inches (in) or centimeters (cm)- sets the monitor’s (password measurement units. protected - see Weight units Select pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg)- sets the monitor’s previous page) measurement units. In neonate mode the units are automatically switched to grams.
  • Page 114 Settings Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Event log screen and CO calibration The event log screen provides software versions, module status and provides an event log. Full details are provided in the service handbook. This screen also provides a counter for CO calibration.

  • Page 115: Parameter Settings

    Directions for use Settings Parameter settings Move to the desired parameter measurement field using the trim knob. A white frame appears around the selected measurement field. 2. The selected menu is displayed by pressing the trim knob. The settings available and default settings are given in the Monitoring section (see “Monitoring and Measurements”...
  • Page 116 Settings Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor...

  • Page 117: Accessories

    Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor flush to wall mount 103442 Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor rollstand 103443 Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor drop on Mfg. plate (included in all mounting kits) 104019 Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor table mount Batteries...

  • Page 118: Cables

    Accessories Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Cables Part number Description 103460 Ground cable, 6 mm MC PLUG 715316 Ethernet cable, 3 ft 715317 Ethernet cable, 7 ft 715318 Ethernet cable, 14 ft 104384 Ethernet cable, 25 ft 103632 Mains cable, TYPE G...

  • Page 119: Ibp

    Directions for use Accessories Part number Description 008-0226-01 IBP cable F/MX900 & MX860 008-0233-00 IBP transducer, DISP. MX950(5) 008-0224-00 IBP domes, MX848 Temperature Part number Description 008-0230-00 Temperature sensor NIBP Part number Description 008-0238-00 Adult/Ped NIBP hose for bladderless cuff REUSE-11-1MQ CUFF Reusable, 11-1MQ, ADULT, 1 TUBE, MQ REUSE-12L- CUFF Reusable, LG AD LONG 1-TUBE MQ...
  • Page 120 Accessories Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor...

  • Page 121: A - Technical Data

    Technical data System data Manufacturer SCHILLER AG for Welch Allyn ® Monitor name Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Dimensions 396 x 284 x 81 mm (15.6 x 11.2 x 3.2 inches) Weight 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (with lead acid battery) 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) (with Li-Ion battery)
  • Page 122 Technical data Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Printer High-resolution thermal printer Resolution 8 dots/mm (amplitude-axis), 40 dots/mm (time-axis) at 25 mm/s Paper Thermoreactive, Z-folded Width: 80 mm Length 20 m (approx.) Print speed 25 mm/s Printout length 10 second ECG recording on 4 pages...
  • Page 123 Directions for use Technical data Trend Entries All recorded parameters are saved Up to 1728 trend records can be saved (updated every minute) NIBP trends entered after each reading Format The values displayed in tabular numeric format in intervals of 1, 5, 15, 60, and 240 minutes Page up/down trend view Alarms...

  • Page 124: Safety Standards

    Technical data Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Safety standards Safety standard IEC 60601-1/A2: 1995: Delta -consideration related to IEC60601-1:2005 incl. corrections 1:2006 and 2:2007:General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Protection Class I Type CF. IEC 60601-1-4/A1: 1999: General requirements for collateral standard: programmable electrical medical systems.

  • Page 125: Measured Values

    Directions for use Technical data Measured values Patient cable 3-lead, 5-lead, 12-lead cable Automatic 3, 5 and 12 lead detection Lead fault detection AAMI 6 pin and 12 pin connectors Leads Simultaneous, synchronous recording of up to nine active electrodes giving 12 leads Filters Mains...
  • Page 126 Technical data Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor ECG amplifier Sampling frequency 1000 Hz Pacemaker detection ± 2 to ± 700 mV / 0.1 to 2 ms Pacemaker rejection ± 2 to ± 700 mV / 0.1 to 2 ms Note: Pacemaker signals can differ from one pacemaker to the next. Rate...
  • Page 127 Directions for use Technical data NIBP Measurement Quick action start / stop button Automatic or manual Measuring intervals 3 to 60 minutes Measuring method Oscillometric Measurement range 15 to 270mmHg Deflation rate 3 to 9 mmHg / second Cuff Adult, Pediatric and Neonate Pulse rate measurement 25 to 300 bpm range...
  • Page 128 Technical data Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Nellcor Module Sensors Nellcor OxiMax sensors ® ® Amplifier Fully isolated, defibrillation protected >5kV Sampling Frequency 62.5 Hz Display update interval 1 second Measurement range 1 to 100 % 20 to 250 /min Accuracy (Probe 70%, to 100 %, 28°C to 42°C)
  • Page 129 Directions for use Technical data Masimo Module ® ® Sensors Masimo LNCS Amplifier Fully isolated, defibrillation protected >5kV Sampling frequency 62.5 Hz Display update interval 1 second Signal IQ waveform A waveform that indicates pulse detection confidence. Values range from 0 to 127 where 0 is low confidence and 127 is high confidence.
  • Page 130 Technical data Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Capnography Module Mini Medi CO Measuring method Non dispersive Infrared Spectroscopy units mmHg or kPa , etCO , fiCO , range 0 to 99 mmHg (CO [mmHg] / Environment pressure) x 100 = CO Curve Resolution 0.1 mmHg...
  • Page 131 Directions for use Technical data Cardiac output Module Schiller Amplifier Fully isolated, defibrillation protected >5kV Measuring method Thermodilution Sampling frequency 250 Hz Measuring method Thermodilution Parameters: Cardiac output Injectate temperature Catheter temperature Measuring range Cardiac output: 0 to 20 l/min Injectate temperature: 0°...
  • Page 132 Technical data Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor...

  • Page 133: Index

    Index Accessories, 113 Function buttons, 12 Activating the pacer display, 45 Alarm limit setting, 36 Alarms, 33 Arrhythmia, 50 Hemodynamic calculations, 86 Back panel, 10 IBP settings, 73, 75 Battery disposal, 91 IBP zero set, 75 Battery Operation, 23 Inspecting and cleaning the monitor and Button test, 90 accessories, 92 Integrated Pulmonary Index, 9, 60, 107...
  • Page 134 Index Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor Recharging the battery, 91 Replacing the fuses, 96 Respiration, 54 Respiration rate alarms, 55 Restoring user defaults, 108 Safety standards, 120 Saving the user defined settings as default, 21 Settings, 101 Setting via a parameter field, 31...

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