Welch Allyn Connex VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 138

132 Patient monitoring
Averaging selector
The averaging selector enables you to choose the desired visibility of subtle variations in
RRa measurements. You can adjust averaging in the RRa frame by touching the
averaging selector
slow, medium, fast, or trending) while acquiring readings.
Averaging selector options
Off
You can set the RRa averaging default in Advanced settings. Averaging is set to default
settings when any of the following occurs:
• The device starts up
• You change or clear patient context
Set up RRa
Default settings for the RRa parameter can be changed only in Advanced settings.
Configure RRa alarms
Follow these steps to set alarm limits for RRa measurements.
1. Verify that you are using the Continuous Monitoring profile.
Note
2. Verify that the patient type is Adult.
3. Touch the Alarms tab.
4. Touch the RRa vertical tab.
5. Ensure that the RRa alarm limit control is set to ON.
Note
6. Adjust the following settings as desired:
•
•
. Use this control toggle to select an averaging option (off,
Fast
~10 seconds
If "Allow profile change" is enabled in Advanced settings, the
device attempts to shift automatically to the Continuous
Monitoring profile when you connect the sensor cable.
If any parameter's alarm limit control is set to OFF, you
cannot adjust alarm limits on the Alarm tab, and no visual or
audio signals will occur for that specific parameter.
RRa limits. Enter upper and lower alarm limits for RRa using the up/down arrow
keys or the keypad.
Alarm delay. Select the duration from the list box. This alarm delay specifies the
minimum duration of an alarm limit condition to activate an alarm signal. The
Medium
Slow
~20 seconds
~30 seconds
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Welch Allyn Connex Devices
Trending
~60 seconds