Welch Allyn Acuity Directions For Use Manual page 85

Directions for use
Add or remove a note in a patient's Waveform Window
If you would like to attach a note or reminder to a patient's Waveform Window, such as
when the patient temporarily moves to another location, you can enter the information in
the Patient ID Setup window
The note remains in the Waveform Window until you remove it, even during wireless
dropout.
Always remove a patient note when it is no longer relevant, to ensure that proper patient
care is delivered.
To add or remove a note in a patient's Waveform Window
1. Click the patient's map icon or Waveform Window icon.
The patient's Virtual Monitor appears.
2. Click Setup, Patient ID.
The Patient ID Setup window appears.
3. Add or remove a note.
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4. Click Confirm.
The information is stored.
5. Click Close.
To add a note, scan or type up to 20 characters on the Patient Note line.
Carefully check your note.
To remove a note, use the Backspace key on your keyboard.
Chapter 4 Adjust monitoring settings and patient information
Patient Note
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