Welch Allyn Connex VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 139

Directions for use
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7. Touch the Home tab.
The new alarm settings take effect immediately.
Measure RRa
RRa monitoring is only for adult patients who weigh more than 66 pounds (30 kilograms).
Before you begin, read the RRa sensor directions for use.
1. Verify that the dual cable is connected to the monitor and to the SpO2 cable and the
RRa cable. If a sensor is connected to the RRa cable, disconnect the sensor from the
cable.
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2. Verify that you are using the Continuous Monitoring profile.
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3. Verify that the patient type is Adult.
4. Verify that the alarms are set appropriately.
5. Start monitoring SpO2 as described in this directions for use.
6. Attach the RRa sensor to the patient according to the manufacturer's directions for
use, observing all warnings and cautions.
alarm delay you select impacts both upper and lower alarm limits. You can set
the default in Advanced settings.
No breath detected alarm delay. Select the duration from the list box. This alarm
delay specifies the minimum duration of a no-breath condition to activate an
alarm signal. You can set the default in Advanced settings.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Use only Masimo rainbow SET
sensors and accessories on Masimo-equipped monitors.
WARNING The accuracy of RRa measurements can be affected by any of
the following:
• Excessive ambient or environmental noise
• Improper sensor placement
• Failure to properly connect the sensor and cables
WARNING Masimo SpO2 monitoring is required when monitoring RRa.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Do not attempt to reprocess, recondition, or
recycle any sensors or patient cables. Doing so might damage electrical
components.
WARNING Patient injury risk. The sensor and extension cable are intended
only for connection to pulse co-oximetry equipment. Do not attempt to
connect these cables to a PC or any similar device. Always follow the
sensor manufacturer's directions for care and use of the sensor.
When the RRa sensor is off the patient and is connected to
the monitor, the sensor might pick up periodic ambient
sounds and report a measurement.
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.
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