3 Data Management
Overview
3.1
This chapter contains information for accessing, transmitting, and downloading patient
monitoring data and history. This chapter also contains instructions for upgrading
firmware for the Nellcor™ portable SpO
system supports the following types of data viewing and transmission:
Access stored monitoring history — Monitoring history (trend data) can be viewed
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anytime it is stored in the monitoring system. Reference the Operator's Manual.
Download stored monitoring history — Monitoring history can be downloaded to a PC
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using the HyperTerminal™* program or other data transmission and analysis tools.
Upgrade the monitoring system's firmware — Occasionally, Covidien will provide
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upgrades to the firmware for the monitoring system, which must be loaded via the mini-USB
port.
External Data Communication
3.2
WARNING:
Any connections between this monitoring system and other devices must comply with
applicable medical systems safety standards such as IEC 60601-1 and applicable
collaterals. Failure to do so may result in unsafe leakage current and grounding
conditions.
Caution:
Do not attach any cable intended for computer use to the sensor port connector.
Caution:
Connect the monitoring system to a medical grade PC that is on an isolated AC circuit.
patient monitoring system. The monitoring
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