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Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Directions for Use Software version 1.2X...
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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, cautions, warnings, or statement of intended use published in this manual.
General Information About This Manual This manual contains information about the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor. The series includes the following models: Model Features Model Features 53000 Standard (NIBP, Pulse Rate, and MAP) 53N00 Standard + Nellcor SpO...
Chapter 1 General Information Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Symbols The symbols illustrated on the following pages appear on the monitor or in this document. Table 1. Symbols: Certification and Operation This device has been tested and certified by...
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Directions for Use Chapter 1 General Information Table 3. Symbols: Connectors Temperature Probe Cable Connector SpO2 SpO Sensor Cable Connector RS232 Cable Connector AC Power Adapter Cable Connector Nurse Call Cable Connector NIBP Hose Connector Table 4. Symbols: Printer Door Press to open the printer door Load paper this direction The functions of the monitor front panel controls illustrated here are described in detail...
WARNING For the safety of patients, and to ensure the best product performance and accuracy, use only accessories and supplies recommended or supplied by Welch Allyn for the monitor, as listed in Products and Accessories (810-0409-XX). Always use accessories with strict adherence to the manufacturer’s directions for use.
Chapter 1 General Information Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series WARNING Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor. WARNING If the monitor is dropped or damaged, it must be thoroughly tested by a qualified service person before it is returned to service.
Directions for Use Chapter 1 General Information Displays, Indicators, Controls, and Connections This section describes the measurement displays, status indicators, function controls, and connections of the monitor. Numeric Measurement and Message Displays SYS, DIA, and SpO2. Displays systolic and diastolic Displays pulse rate and blood pressure and SpO , or...
Chapter 1 General Information Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Status Indicators Temperature Units NIBP Measurement Units Pulse ºF ºF kilopascals Amplitude Indicator degrees Fahrenheit ºC ºC millimeters of mmHg degrees Celsius mercury Temperature Type monitored Patient type neonate...
Directions for Use Chapter 1 General Information Function Controls Print Menu Up/Down Power On/Off Alarms Power Power Review Set NIBP Start/Stop NIBP Set Alarm Silence Silenced is on is off Data Interval (AUTO button) Limits Alarms...
Chapter 1 General Information Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Connections Temperature Probe Nurse Call Cable Cable Connector Connector Sensor Cable Connector RS232 Cable Connector DC Power Cable Connector For information on the connections, refer to the following: AC Power Adapter “Connecting AC Power”...
When the AC power adapter is not connected, the monitor operates on the internal battery. Caution Use only the medical-grade AC power adapter approved by Welch Allyn. (Refer to the Welch Allyn Parts and Accessories Guide (810-0409-XX) for ordering information.) Using an unqualified power adapter can have the following results:...
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Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series To use the AC power adapter: Plug the power adapter into the AC power source. 2. Plug the power adapter connector into the monitor DC port. AC Power Adapter Port Use the AC power adapter to fully charge the battery before using the monitor.
Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the NIBP Cuff Hose Attach the hose to the monitor and the cuff as follows, referring to the illustration below: Screw the hose connector onto the NIBP connector on the monitor. 2. Connect the monitor hose connector to the mating connector on the cuff. Threaded NIBP Hose Connector For information on NIBP measurements, see...
Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Connecting the Temperature Probe Cable Follow these steps to connect the temperature probe cable to the monitor. Locate the temperature probe connector port on the back of the monitor. 2. Holding the temperature probe cable connector with the spring tab on the right, carefully insert it into the monitor temperature probe connector port.
Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Connecting and Disconnecting the SpO Sensor Cable To connect the SpO2 sensor cable: Locate the SpO sensor cable connector (labeled SpO2) on the side of the monitor. 2. Note the hole patterns of the connector halves, and align the cable connector accordingly.
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Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series To disconnect the SpO cable, refer to the instructions shown in the illustration below. Note Always grasp the cable by the connector shoulder. Do not pull on the cable itself.
Caution Always observe the monitor during power-up. If any display fails to illuminate properly, or if an error code appears in the systolic window, inform your biomedical engineering department immediately, or call your nearest Welch Allyn Customer Service or Technical Support facility. Do not use the monitor until the problem is corrected.
Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Configuring Operating Parameters You can change several monitor operating parameters. When changed, these settings become the default power-up settings. How to Use the Menu System The monitor menu system contains three sets of menus—settings, configuration, and service.
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Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Use the settings menu to select and set the following parameters: Patient Type Neonate Term birth through 28 days, or up to 44 gestational weeks Pediatric 29 days through 12 years Adult 13 years and older Target Pressure The initial cuff inflation pressure (set individually for each patient type) Temp Modes...
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Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Configuration Menu The configuration menu is accessed by pressing and keeping it depressed for three seconds. You then press repeatedly until you reach the setting of interest. Configuration Menu Set Time and Date 3 7 .
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Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Use the configuration menu to select and set the following parameters: Time and Date hour minute year month MAP Measurement Enabled Disabled Blood Pressure mmHg (millimeters of mercury) Measurement Units kPa (kilopascals) Print Mode Batch Stream To change a configuration parameter:...
Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the Time and Date Follow these steps to change the time and date settings of the monitor internal clock. Press and hold for 3 seconds. SET HOUR XX appears in the message window.
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Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup 11. To save the displayed time and date settings, either do nothing for 10 seconds or press any button other than . If you press a function button (such as ), the monitor returns to normal operation with that function ( ) activated.
Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the Patient Type The age range for each patient type is defined as follows: Neonatal Term birth through 28 days, or up to 44 gestational weeks Pediatric 29 days through 12 years...
Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup MAP Measurement Enable and Disable Default setting: MAP ENABLED for neonate; MAP DISABLED for adult and pediatric. Depress for 3 seconds. SET HOUR XX appears in the message window. 2. Press repeatedly until MAP ENABLED or MAP DISABLED appears in the display window.
Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the NIBP Measurement Units Default setting: mmHg. To change the NIBP measurement units: Depress for 3 seconds. SET HOUR XX appears in the message window. 2. Press repeatedly until BP Units: mmHg or BP Units: kPa appears in the display window.
Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Changing Temperature Type and Measurement Units Default setting: F (Fahrenheit predictive). To change the temperature type and the temperature measurement units: With the monitor on, press repeatedly until TEMP MODE appears in the display window.
Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the Volume of the Pulse Tone Default setting: 03. The pulse tone can be set from level 00 (volume off) to level 05 (volume on full). To adjust the volume of the SpO...
Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Selecting Stream or Batch Printing Default setting: BATCH. For monitors configured with the optional thermal printer: Press and hold for three seconds. 2. Press until the message window reads PRINT: BATCH or PRINT: STREAM. /min ºC ºC...
Warnings — NIBP WARNING To ensure safe and accurate NIBP measurements, use only cuffs and hoses approved by or supplied by Welch Allyn. WARNING Never use an adult or pediatric monitor setting or cuff for an NIBP measurement on a neonatal patient. Adult and pediatric inflation limits can be excessive for neonatal patients, even if a neonatal cuff is used.
Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series NIBP Preparation Before you start any NIBP measurement, always follow the steps described in these procedures: • “Changing the Target Pressure” on page 32 • “Selecting a Cuff” on page 32 •...
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Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Positioning the Cuff For the most accurate measurement, do the following: Position the cuff on the bare arm, midway between the shoulder and the elbow. Typical cuff positions are shown in this illustration: Neonatal Adult and Pediatric 2.
Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Manual NIBP Measurement Follow these steps to take a single NIBP measurement. Attach the cuff to the patient’s arm. 2. Press • The monitor inflates the cuff. • The SYS window dynamically displays the current cuff pressure.
Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring • If MAP is enabled, MAP results are displayed in the message window. Note If the SpO sensor is attached and generating valid pulse rate data, then the displayed pulse rate is derived from the SpO sensor reading.
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Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 4. To select the currently displayed interval, press any button other than Ten seconds after you select an interval, and assuming that safe venous return pressure (SVRP) has been maintained for at least 30 seconds, the monitor starts the first automatic NIBP cycle and the following occurs: •...
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Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring The automatic NIBP cycles continue until one of the following occurs: • The monitor reaches the 5-minute limit for a STAT measurement. (The current cycle continues to completion, even if it goes beyond the 5-minute limit.) •...
Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series How Changing the Patient Type Affects MAP Defaults When you cycle power to the monitor, the monitor stores all current settings before shutting down. It then uses these saved settings when it powers up again. (This does not affect the factory default settings.)
Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Monitoring SpO Warnings and Cautions — SpO WARNING Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for care and use of the sensor. WARNING The accuracy of the SpO measurement can be affected by any of the following: •...
Tissue damage can result from improper or prolonged sensor attachment. • Use only sensors and accessories recommended by Welch Allyn. • Do not use damaged sensors or cables. •...
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Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Within a few seconds, the pulse amplitude indicator reflects the rate and strength of the pulse. Within less than 20 seconds, the SpO window displays the SpO measurement and a numeric pulse rate value appears in /min 1 7.
Failure to use a probe tip cover can cause patient discomfort, patient cross-contamination, and erroneous temperature readings. WARNING Use only Welch Allyn single-use disposable probe covers. The use of any other probe cover can cause patient cross-contamination and erroneous temperature readings.
Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Setting the Temperature Measurement Type The monitor, if configured with the temperature option, can provide both predictive and monitored temperature measurements. A predictive measurement is a one-time measurement that takes only a few seconds. It results in a single temperature reading which is displayed at the end of the brief measurement period.
Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Loading a Probe Cover Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the indentations of the probe handle, withdraw the probe from the probe well. 2. Insert the probe into a probe cover and press the probe handle down firmly. The probe handle moves slightly to engage the probe cover.
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The probe handle moves slightly to engage the probe cover. Caution Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of any other probe cover, or failing to use a probe cover, can produce measurement errors or inaccuracies.
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Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 5. Hold the probe in place to assure continuous contact with the oral tissue until the measurement is complete. Rotating segments appear in the temperature window, indicating that the measurement is in progress.
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The probe handle moves slightly to engage the probe cover. Caution Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of any other probe cover, or failing to use a probe cover, can produce measurement errors or inaccuracies.
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Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 5. Place the probe tip as high as possible in the axilla, and then bring the patient’s arm down to make maximum contact with the probe tip. Hold the patient’s arm in this position, keeping the patient as still as possible, for the duration of the measurement.
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Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Rectal Predictive When used correctly, the monitor produces an accurate rectal temperature measurement in less than 13 seconds. Note For rectal temperatures, use only the rectal probe (red ejection button) and the red probe well. Remove the temperature probe from the probe holder.
Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Monitored Temperature Measurement Caution Do not monitor temperature continuously for more than 5 minutes. Verify that the temperature measurement type is set to monitored. (The letter Note , to the right of the temperature display window and below ºF ºF...
6. Reinstall the probe well into the monitor. Insert the probe into the probe well. Note You can replace any components of the thermometer, including the probe well. Use only Welch Allyn parts, as listed in the Parts and Accessories Guide.
Alarms and Alerts WARNING If you turn off any alarm limits while responding to an alarm, verify alarm limits before you resume patient monitoring. Responding to a Patient Alarm WARNING If a patient alarm and an equipment alert occur at the same time, take care of the patient alarm first.
Chapter 4 Alarms and Alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Responding to an Equipment Alert WARNING If a patient alarm and an equipment alert occur at the same time, take care of the patient alarm first. Recoverable Temperature, NIBP, or SpO Alert—Not Escalated...
Directions for Use Chapter 4 Alarms and Alerts Nonrecoverable Alerts When the monitor detects a nonrecoverable equipment problem, it does the following • Displays an error code in the SYS window, and shuts off the display to all other windows •...
Chapter 4 Alarms and Alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Alarm Indicators The monitor alarm indicators are as follows: Event Audible Indicator Visual Indicator Patient Alarm Three short tones in quick succession, followed Flashing display of the violating value.
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Directions for Use Chapter 4 Alarms and Alerts For patient safety, all alarms are reset to the factory default levels whenever the Note patient type is changed. This means that you must either accept the default alarm limits or set new limits every time you change patient type ( , or The ‘high’...
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Chapter 4 Alarms and Alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 6. Change or accept the MAP high alarm limit as described above (from step Press to step to the MAP low alarm limit. 8. Change or accept the MAP low alarm limit.
Nurse Call Cable Connector To connect the monitor to a Nurse Call system, you must have a cable (Welch Allyn part number 008-0634-XX or equivalent) that has been adapted to your Nurse Call system. This cable can be built or customized by a biomedical engineering department or other appropriate technical resource, using the specification described on “Nurse Call”...
Chapter 4 Alarms and Alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Error Codes Error Description Code Blood Pressure NIBP cycle cancelled by operator. Unable to calibrate. Either the cuff is being moved excessively during the calibration or the NIBP unit is not working.
Reviewing Patient Data You can review stored patient data either by viewing it on the monitor or by printing it. Displaying Stored Patient Data Press to display the most recent stored set of patient vital-signs data. • The monitor interrupts the dynamic display of any current vital-sign measurement.
Chapter 5 Reviewing Patient Data Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series To Start and Stop Printing • If the monitor is not printing, press to start printing. • If the monitor is printing, press to stop printing. (If the monitor is set to Stream printing, the printer prints a footer before stopping.)
Directions for Use Chapter 5 Reviewing Patient Data • is pressed again; the monitor prints an error log (if any errors occurred) and a footer, and then printing stops. • A nonrecoverable error condition is detected; printing stops immediately. • A battery failure condition is detected.
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Chapter 5 Reviewing Patient Data Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Table Heading The Table Heading contains some or all of the following column headings (depending on monitor configuration): Time SpO2 ---- mmHg ---- BPM % --------------------------------- | Time...
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Directions for Use Chapter 5 Reviewing Patient Data Range and Alarm Flags Flag characters (↑ and ↓) indicate a data value that falls outside of a defined range or violates a programmed alarm threshold. In the illustration above, 69↓ indicates a diastolic pressure value below the programmed alarm limit, and 110.0F↑...
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Chapter 5 Reviewing Patient Data Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series NIBP NIBP notation can include error information: NIBP cycle cancelled by operator. Unable to calibrate. Cuff inflation to rapid. Excessive cuff inflation time. Excessive noise or air leak.
Directions for Use Chapter 5 Reviewing Patient Data Erasing Patient Data All patient vital-sign data is erased when the monitor is powered off or when you change the time and date settings. You can also erase data at any time during normal monitor operation.
Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Replacing the Printer Paper Supply Note Use only the thermal paper (part number 7052-25) supplied by Welch Allyn. The use of any other paper can result in poor printer performance. To replace the printer paper supply, follow these steps.
Operator Maintenance This chapter describes the operator maintenance procedures. Cleaning Wipe the monitor with a cloth slightly dampened with warm water and a mild detergent or appropriately diluted, nonstaining disinfectant solution. Caution Never wet the monitor or immerse it in fluid of any kind. Never allow water to enter any connector ports.
For more specific disposal information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service. Outside the EU When the monitor or the battery reaches end of life, recycle it locally according to national, state, and local regulations, or return it to Welch Allyn.
Reference Battery Operation Battery Low Warning When the battery charge is low, a warning tone sounds and the Low Battery indicator flashes continuously. From the time comes on, the battery has enough charge remaining to perform at least one of the following over the next hour: •...
Chapter 7 Reference Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Battery failure causes the immediate suspension of all monitoring and print functions. If the wall charger is not plugged in, then the monitor shuts off 15 minutes after the battery discharge reaches failure level.
Neonate 10 to 110 mmHg (1.3 to 14.7 kPa) Pulse Rate Range 30 to 220 bpm Pulse Rate Accuracy ± 3 bpm or 3% NIBP specifications are tested by Welch Allyn using the BIO-TEK BP Pump NIBP Note Monitor Tester.
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70-100% ± 2 digits Adult and pediatric 70-100% ± 3 digits Neonate Pulse Oximetry (SpO 1% to 100% Saturation Range Note specifications are published by the SpO component manufacturer and tested by Welch Allyn using the BIO-TEK Index 2 SpO simulator.
Directions for Use Chapter 7 Reference Physical Characteristic Specification Dimensions height 6.6 inches 16.8 cm width 10.0 inches 25.4 cm depth 6.0 inches 15.2 cm Weight Approximately 5.4 lbs (2.4 kg) Color, Temperature Probe Oral/Axillary Blue Rectal Characteristic Specification Support Self-supporting on rubber feet Mountable (with available accessories) to the following: IV pole...
Chapter 7 Reference Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Electrical Power Requirements The medical-rated isolation AC power adapter connected to the AC supply must supply 8 volts DC and 0.74 amperes. Battery The monitor uses a (supplied) sealed lead-acid, 6V, 4 Ah battery with external recharge capability.
Directions for Use Chapter 7 Reference Environmental EMC Compliance The monitor complies with all applicable and required standards for electromagnetic interference. • It does not normally affect nearby equipment and devices. • It is not normally affected by nearby equipment and devices. •...
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Chapter 7 Reference Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity The Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Directions for Use Chapter 7 Reference Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity The VSM 300 Series monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 test Compliance...
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Chapter 7 Reference Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor The Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
1500 Vrms Alarm relay Energized during patient alarm Cable Welch Allyn part number 008-0634-XX, customized to connect to the local Nurse Call system. Cable properties: • 10 feet (3 meters) long. • Not shielded. • One end not terminated (to be customized on site).
Limited Warranty This product is sold by Welch Allyn under the warranties set forth in the following paragraphs. These warranties are extended only to the end-user with respect to the original purchase of this product directly from Welch Allyn or from Welch Allyn’s authorized distributors.
Index CE certification Celsius AC power units, selecting connecting charging the battery adult classification see also patient type cleaning defined configuration icon connections alarm location high and low controls description patient CSA certification range limits cuff responding to positioning setting pressure, preset tone selecting...
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Index Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series intravenous infusion patient alarm warning patient data, reviewing patient type and alarm limits and cuff size and MAP enable/disable changing units, selecting selecting setting status indicator pediatric maintenance see also patient type...
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Directions for Use Index probe cable connection trademarks vital signs alarms blood pressure pulse rate SpO2 temperature warnings general NIBP SpO2 temperature...
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Index Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series...