GE TruTrak+ 3900 User Manual page 33

6. On the displays, verify
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The high and low alarm limits for SpO
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Dashes (– – –) appear for any limit set to OFF.
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The readings for SpO
Dashes may appear on the display until the SpO
pulsatile value readings have stabilized (approximately 12 seconds).
NOTE: The audible alarm feature for all alarm conditions is silenced for the first
two minutes after powering on.
7. If two minutes have elapsed since you powered on, verify that the patient
alarms are functional by setting the high and low SpO
limits beyond the current readings. Make sure
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An alarm tone sounds.
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The violated alarm limit and reading flash on the display.
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Depending on the priority of the alarm, a red or yellow alarm light flashes.
8. Verify the sensor alarms are functional by removing the sensor from the
sensor site. Make sure
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SENSOR OFF or CHECK SENSOR SITE appears in the message area of
the graphic display.
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The alarm tone sounds; the alarm light flashes.
9. Unplug the sensor from the oximeter. Make sure
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NO SENSOR appears.
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The alarm tone sounds; the alarm light flashes.
10. Press the alarm silence button. Make sure
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The alarm tone ceases.
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The alarm light is steady.
11. To begin patient monitoring, connect the desired Datex-Ohmeda sensor to the
oximeter. Attach that sensor to the patient.
To verify the sensor is on correctly and that the data are verifiable, see Signal and
data validity in this chapter.
WARNING: Patient safety. Patient conditions (such as reddening, blistering, skin discoloration,
ischemic skin necrosis, and skin erosion) may warrant changing the sensor site frequently or
using a different style of sensor.
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