Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series Directions For Use Manual page 266

Features and Definitions (Continued)
8220 Series
Fast SAT
PI
Saturation Averaging Time
Sensitivity Mode
SET Technology
®
Signal I.Q. Feature
™
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General Information
Features and Displays (Continued)
When Fast
significantly different from a previous data point, averaging is
disregarded and most recent data point is displayed. For example, if
readings were
would be
Perfusion Index (
magnitude of pulsations displayed on plethysmographic (pleth)
waveform. It is calculated as a percentage of pulsatile signal to
nonpulsatile signal.
placement (larger the
to
0.02 20
Averaging time can be set to
Sensitivity mode, normal or maximum, of current monitoring
configuration is displayed in options mode. Normal setting is used for
normal patient monitoring purposes. Maximum setting is used for
improved low perfusion performance.
Signal Extraction Technology
arterial signal from nonarterial noise.
readings under extreme conditions; such as, low perfusion and
motion.
A visual indication of pulsation at sensor site. Vertical bar height
indicates quality of measured signal. Signal
proper sensor application, adequate arterial signal and intensity of
motion. Use Signal
(8220)
is enabled and there is
SAT
, ,
97% 96% 95%
.
85%
) is a scaled numeric value derived from
PI
is used to find best perfused site for sensor
PI
, stronger the perfusion). Operating range is
PI
. Desired number is greater than
2
®
. . feature to verify optimal sensor placement.
I Q
™
data point that is
1
and , displayed saturation level
85%
or as large as possible.
1
, , , , , or
4 8 10 12 14 16
( ) uses adaptive filters to separate
SET ®
provides for accurate
SET ®
. . feature is related to
I Q ™
Alaris System Directions for Use
®
SpO Modules Section
2
seconds.