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SOMNOtouch
RESP
SOMNOmedics GmbH – Am Sonnenstuhl 63 – D-97236 Randersacker
Phone: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-0 – Fax: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-49
E-Mail: info@somnomedics.de – Internet: www.somnomedics.eu

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SUSAN NEWBURY
January 29, 2025

HOW DO I KNOW IF IT IS WORKING

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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025

You can check the SOMNOtouch™ RESP’s status using its LED indicators:

- Green LED (Status LED 1):
- Flashes 1x every 3 seconds in Waiting Mode
- Flashes 16x per second in Recording Mode
- Stays on for 2 seconds during Recording Initialization/Data Transfer
- If an error occurs during initialization, it stays on along with a buzzer

- Yellow LED (Status LED 2):
- Turns on when the battery is charging
- Turns off when the battery is fully charged

If the LEDs behave as described, the device is functioning properly.

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Linda Vernamonte
July 22, 2025

Valori normali di variazione della frequenza cardiaca nel sommo

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  • Page 1 NSTRUCTION MANUAL SOMNOtouch RESP SOMNOmedics GmbH – Am Sonnenstuhl 63 – D-97236 Randersacker Phone: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-0 – Fax: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-49 E-Mail: info@somnomedics.de – Internet: www.somnomedics.eu...
  • Page 2 SOMNOmedics GmbH – Am Sonnenstuhl 63 – D-97236 Randersacker Phone: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94 - 0 – Fax: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94 - 49 E-Mail: info@somnomedics.de - Internet: www.somnomedics.eu Rev. 8 14.11.2019 All proper names marked with TM are copyright protected by SOMNOmedics.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction ............................ 6 Intended Use ..........................6 About this instruction manual ..................... 6 Explanation of Symbols used in this Manual ................7 Patients ............................7 About the SOMNOtouch™ RESP ....................7 Model and Device Number ......................8 Elements of keyboard ....................... 10 Configuration ..........................
  • Page 4 Global Preferences ........................59 7.3.1 Menu – Folders ........................59 7.3.2 Menu – Channels ........................60 7.3.3 Menu – Analysis ........................61 7.3.3.1 Sleep Wake Analysis ....................62 7.3.3.2 Classification of Arousals ..................63 7.3.3.3 Activity Analysis ...................... 63 7.3.3.4 Flow Analysis ......................
  • Page 5 Archiving ..........................100 7.8.1 Archiving data ........................100 7.8.2 Archiving database ......................102 Patient Database (Option) ...................... 103 7.9.1 Registration ......................... 103 7.9.2 Search Function ........................104 7.9.3 Menu – History ........................104 7.9.4 Menu – Recording ....................... 107 7.9.5 Menu - Summary Picture ....................108 Flowchart menu navigation .......................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 Introduction The SOMNOmedics team would like to thank you for purchasing this product. We are confident that you will enjoy using the SOMNOtouch™ RESP for many years. The SOMNOtouch™ has been developed by SOMNOmedics to meet the highest quality control standards available.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Symbols Used In This Manual

    1.3 Explanation of Symbols used in this Manual Indicates a hint or tip. This Symbol provides assistance with possible problems when working with the SOMNOtouch™. This Warning Symbol indicates potential danger to Patients, Property or Data Loss. 1.4 Patients The SOMNOtouch™ RESP and its components may only be used as follows: At patients as of the first month of life, no premature infants Excluded are monitored and intensive care patients About the SOMNOtouch™...

  • Page 8: Model And Device Number

    2.1 Model and Device Number When unpacking the SOMNOtouch™, check to make sure that all items are in good condition and that all accessories correspond to the delivery note. Also compare the Model on the delivery note with the label on the back of the SOMNOtouch™. The label shown is an example. Individual icons on the label may differ from country to country.
  • Page 9 Additionally, you receive the device information of the serial number, current firmware and Bluetooth pin when you press the SOMNOmedics logo in the start display (1). To the left of the SOMNOmedics logo are the available licenses displayed, that are saved on the device (2).

  • Page 10: Elements Of Keyboard

    2.2 Elements of keyboard Picture Description Function Green LED Yellow LED Idle Mode Waiting Mode flashes 1x /3s off Status LED 1 Recording Mode flashes 16x /s off Recording Initialisation / data transfer 2s on Error during initialisation + buzzer When this LED is Yellow, the battery is being charged Status LED 2...

  • Page 11: Configuration

    2.3 Configuration The configuration includes a SOMNOtouch™ RESP and body strap, an SpO sensor, one effort sensor and belt, the Docking Station and Battery Charger, a USB adapter cable, a Carry Bag for housing the SOMNOtouch™, the Instruction Manual and the DOMINO light software for Initialization, Data Transfer and Analysis.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Radio Systems, Cellular Phones, Microwave Ovens, etc. where the electrical field strength exceeds 10 V/m (correlating to IEC 60601-1-2). Only sensors designed and supplied by SOMNOmedics may be used with this unit. All sensors are provided unsterile and should never be sterilized.
  • Page 13 Only accessories recommended by SOMNOmedics are allowed to be connected to the SOMNOtouch™. This device is not designed for usage in Explosive Environmental Conditions. It is very important to protect the SOMNOtouch™ from temperatures below 5 °C and above 40 °C. Furthermore the SOMNOtouch™ may not be worn during swimming and showering.

  • Page 14: Installing The Domino Light Software

    4 Installing the DOMINO light Software Please note the System Requirements for running DOMINO light Software. Please also note that the Software must be activated by entering a Registration Code. You will find the file on the installation CD. Double click on this file to start the installation. Choose your language and click on the button Next >.
  • Page 15 Accept the selection “New Installation” by clicking the Next button. Click “Next”. Start the installation process by clicking “Next”. Select your device/s and confirm with “OK”. - 15 -...
  • Page 16 The installation progress will be displayed by a blue running bar. When the installation is complete the software will ask if you want to install the USB driver for the Docking Station. If you choose to “Install SOMNOtouch USB Driver”, the later manual driver installation will not be necessary (exception: Windows XP).
  • Page 17 For the driver installation a window of the device installation assistant will open. Confirm each with “Next”. If you skipped the driver installation, you can do it later manually. In chapter 5 the way how to do it is explained for windows 7 and windows 10. Updating the Software To update your software version please install the new version in the same directory as the original version.
  • Page 18 New analysis, channels and features of the software are updated. The settings of analysis and analysis templates remain as before. You can choose which components shall be installed. All existing settings are overwritten with the new standard settings of the software. - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Manual Docking Station Driver Installation

    5 Manual Docking Station Driver Installation 5.1 Windows 7 1. Connecting the Docking Station First, connect the Docking Station to a free USB-Slot of your Computer. After connecting the device with the USB-Port there are two possible options: Option 1 A dialog window “Update driver software…”...
  • Page 20 In the window “Device Manager” you will find an entry “Other devices”, underneath this entry there is a point “SOMNOtouch RESP”: Right click this entry, then a context menu appears. In this context menu left click on “Update Driver Software”.
  • Page 21 3. Automatic driver software installation Windows 7 recognized that a new device has been plugged in and will gather the information about the USB device: Next step is to click “Browse my computer for driver software”. In the dialog window “Browse my computer for driver software” left-click on the button “Browse…”, choose the CD/DVD drive and change the directory to where you can find the SOMNOtouch driver:...

  • Page 22: Windows 10

    Now you are able to use the connected SOMNOtouch device. 5.2 Windows 10 1. Connecting the Docking Station First, connect the Docking Station to a free USB-Slot of your Computer. After connecting the device with the USB-Port there are two possible options: Option 1 A dialog window “Update driver software…”...
  • Page 23 2. Manual driver installation Right click on the windows button. The window on the left side will open. Click on Device Manager. In the window “Device Manager” you will find an entry “Other devices”, underneath this entry there is a point “SOMNOtouch RESP”: Right click this entry, then a context menu appears.
  • Page 24 3. Automatic driver software installation Windows 10 recognized that a new device has been plugged in and will gather the information about the USB device: Next step is to click “Browse my computer for driver software”. In the dialog window “Browse my computer for driver software” left-click on the button “Browse…”, choose the CD/DVD drive and change the directory to where you can find the SOMNOtouch USB driver: Activate the checkbox labeled “Include subfolders”, then click on the button “Next”.
  • Page 25 When the installation has finished, a message appears “Windows has successfully updated your driver software”. Now you are able to use the connected SOMNOtouch device. - 25 -...

  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    6 Operating Instructions Note: The SOMNOtouch™ automatically switches to idle mode when no measurement is running. Start and end of a recording are programmed via the DOMINO light Software or the initialisation procedure on the device. The date and time of the PC system clock are transferred to the SOMNOtouch™ during initialisation.

  • Page 27: Easy Start

    6.1.1 Easy Start After a successful connection, the serial number, firmware version, hardware ID and the battery capacity are shown beneath the initialisation window (see Fig. 6-2). Fig. 6.2: Easystart DOMINOlight Patient Data Input: ▪ Enter the data into the corresponding fields. Type carefully as this information will be saved for later use.
  • Page 28 You can add more details to the patient in the database: Fig. 6.3: Add details to the patient. Patient Data: Here you can edit the patient data. Questionnaire: Here you can add a questionnaire on daytime sleepiness (ESS) or Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).

  • Page 29: Advanced Mode

    6.1.2 Advanced Mode After a successful connection will the serial number, firmware version, hardware ID and the battery capacity be shown beneath the initialisation window (see Fig. 6.4). Fig. 6.4: Patient Data Input. Patient Data Input: ▪ Enter the data into the corresponding fields. Type carefully as this information will be saved for later use.
  • Page 30 You can add more details to the Patient’s record in the database (see Fig. 6.5). Fig. 6.5: Add details to the patient. Patient Data: Allows you to edit the patient data. Questionnaire: Here you can add a questionnaire on daytime sleepiness (ESS) or Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
  • Page 31 Now, click on “Next” or on the “Recording” tab. Fig. 6.7: Menu - Recording Start options: Manual start (1) → Measurement is started manually on the display of the device. Auto Start (2) → This option is used when the patient uses the SOMNOtouch™ RESP unattended. The unit will switch to Waiting Mode until the programmed time is reached.

  • Page 32: Starting The Somnotouch

    6.1.3 Starting the SOMNOtouch RESP at the display Press the ON button to activate the device. In the following menu the device can be started directly or a recording can be programmed, if not already done via PC (see 6.1). Fig.
  • Page 33 For a “Manual Start” the Start time is by default set to “now”, for “Auto start” it is the programmed time. The SOMNOtouch™ passes into the waiting mode of the Autostart if the start point is in the future. Fig. 6.10: Start menu Press to get back to the start display.

  • Page 34: Programmed Start Of The Somnotouch™ Resp

    Tap on a single signal channel in the left to middle part of the display to see it in detail. To change the time range press on the time basis at the bottom left. Fig. 6.13: Signal To get back to the signal control press the return arrow. When all signals are to your satisfaction you can start the recording with the arrow to the right.

  • Page 35: Attaching The Sensors

    6.2 Attaching the sensors The main device should be placed on top of light clothes (nightshirt, pyjamas) and should not be in direct contact with the skin. Be careful while attaching the belts and sensors to the patient to prevent strangulation. Fix the cables with adhesive tape if necessary.
  • Page 36 Fig. 6.16a, b: Connection of the thoracic and abdominal belt c) Fit the effort belts around the patients Thorax and Abdomen. Select the correct belt size for the patient. Note: Patients with a cardiac pacemaker have to wear the belts the other way round. Place the effort belt with the device on the Abdomen and the other effort belt on the breast.
  • Page 37 Alternative application: RIP Sensors Connect the RIP sensor to the SOMNOtouch™. The red LED at the Mounting the belts: sensor flashes if the belts were not attached properly. Fig. 6.17: Application of the RIP sensor - 37 -...
  • Page 38 e) Attach the SpO sensor to a finger of the left hand and connect the plug to the SOMNOtouch The upper side of the sensor is marked by the embossing of a finger as shown in the following image. Create a strain relief for the sensor cable with adhesive tape. Fig.

  • Page 39: Display During Recording

    6.3 Display during recording During the recording, the display can be activated by pressing the on/off button Fig. 6.19: Display during recording You receive information about the oxygen saturation (SpO ) (1), the Heart Rate (HR) (2), Bluetooth status (3), battery status (4) and the current time (5). Also the programmed duration (7) and the recording duration so far (8) are shown.
  • Page 40 Tap on a single signal in the left to middle part of the display to see it in detail. Fig. 6.22: Signal To get back to the signal control tap the back arrow. The display will automatically shut off after 15 seconds. Please note: If one or more sensors are unplugged during the recording, a peep resounds, the display lights up and the missing sensor is highlighted by a green blinking arrow.

  • Page 41: Settings

    6.4 Settings To change the settings, e.g. language, tap on the gearwheel symbol at the start display. Fig. 6.24: Start- display SOMNOtouch All settings which can be changed manually on the device will appear. Fig. 6.25: Settings 1) Bluetooth In the Bluetooth menu the Bluetooth transmitter can be switched on or off for the whole recording or it can be activated for the first 20 minutes (30s on, 30s off) of the recording only.
  • Page 42 2) Sound In the sound menu you can activate or deactivate the sound. Fig. 6.27: Sound 3) Display In the display menu you can change the brightness of the display and the background colour for the menus. During the recording the background is black. Fig.
  • Page 43 (On / Off Button + Patient marker) or delete a measurement on the device. The device-specific code is the four-digit serial number of the device, e.g. SOMNOtouch RESP serial number 0123 has the code 0123.

  • Page 44: Manual Abortion Of The Recording

    6.5 Manual abortion of the recording To abort the recording, you have to press the on/off button and the patient marker simultaneously for about 2 seconds. The following screen will appear: Fig. 6.32: Measurement abortion Press the tick to confirm the abortion or the back arrow to get back to the recording. 6.6 Data Transfer from SOMNOtouch™...

  • Page 45: Firmware Update

    The parameters of the measurement will be displayed: Fig. 6.34: Transfer window DOMINO light (1) It is possible to instruct the software to automatically execute an analysis, to display a report, to print and export a report, to close the recording, and to move the recorded data to the Archive Folder set in “Global Preferences”.

  • Page 46: Open A Recorded Measurement

    6.8 Open a Recorded Measurement To open a recording, click on the Analysis symbol of the DOMINO light panel. The following window will open (Fig. 6.35): Click on Name or Start to sort measurements alphabetically Processing Status or chronologically Saved measure -ments Search...
  • Page 47 If you open a measurement, which has not previously been analysed, the Preferences Window will open. Please choose the “Respiratory” or “CPAP” template. The measurement is automatically analysed according to the predefined parameters in the Global Preferences (see Chapter 7.3.3). The DOMINO light software marks analysed events in the Raw Data window by placing a coloured frame around each event.
  • Page 48 Parameter Indicates position of the data in the Raw Data Window Time Bar Index/h Marker Analysis Time-base of Analysis (Change with right mouse button) Signal Scaling Raw Data Automatically marked events Time base of Raw Data Interactive Scroll Bar (Change with right mouse button) fig.

  • Page 49: Analysis

    6.9 Analysis 6.9.1 Define the Begin and the End of the measurement Set Start Marker: Right click on the Raw Data area where you wish the Recording to Begin → left click on “Define Start” Set End Marker: Right click in the Raw Data area where you wish the Recording to End → left click on “Define End”...

  • Page 50: Enter The Findings And The Diagnosis

    6.10 Enter the Findings and the Diagnosis Select Patient Info in the Tools menu → left click on the tab sheet Diagnosis → enter the Findings and the Diagnosis in the corresponding text fields The Choose Finding and Choose Diagnosis buttons offer lists of selectable predefined findings and diagnosis.
  • Page 51 User Data / Patient Data It is possible to edit this data by clicking on Patient Info in the Report Preview window. Recorded Time Complete recording time. Time in Bed (TIB) Period of time between the Lights off and Lights on markers. Respiratory Report - 51 -...
  • Page 52 Obstructive Number (Index): Number of Obstructive Apnoea (index: per h of TIB). Mixed Number (Index): Number of Mixed Apnoea. Central Number (Index): Number of Central Apnoea. Undef A. Number (Index): Number of unclassified Apnoeas. Total Apn. Number (Index): Total number of all Obstructive, Mixed and Central Apnoea. Hypopnoea Number (Index): Number of Hypopnoea.
  • Page 53 Report Number of Desaturations Number of Desaturations (index: per hour of TIB). Minimal SpO2 (%) Indication of minimum SpO Average value of the SpO curve without considering the Baseline O2 Saturation events. Average SpO2 Average value of the complete SpO curve.
  • Page 54 Snore Report Number of Snore events in a single body position (Prone, Supine, Snore (Index) Left, Right and Upright) during TIB (index: per h of TIB). Absolute Snore (min) Total duration of Snore events in each respective Position. Snore Episodes (min) Sum of all time intervals between 2 snore events if they are <...
  • Page 55 Number of obstructive Apnoea deduced from the raw data Obstructive Number(Index): channels Thorax and Abdomen (Index: designation per hour TIB). Number of central Apnoea deduced from the raw data channels Central Number(Index): Thorax and Abdomen. Total Apn. Number(Index): Sum of all obstructive and central Apnoea. Average Angle of Obstruction Average value of the obstruction level.
  • Page 56 Summary The Summary provides an indication of the severity of the analysed parameters. Green = Normal, Yellow = Mild, Orange = Medium and Red = Severe. The calculations are based on all the parameters in relation to all the relevant bibliographical references. Anamnesis, Findings, Diagnosis, Comments It is possible to enter this information by clicking on Patient Info button.

  • Page 57: Domino Light Software

    New releases of the DOMINO light Software are issued once or twice a year, as a result of our continued commitment to improving the system. These manuals are available free of charge for SOMNOmedics customers. The DOMINO light Software is intended for use exclusively with the SOMNOtouch™.

  • Page 58: Domino Light Panel

    Before starting to use the Analysis Section of the software, it is necessary to activate it with a Registration Code. Please contact SOMNOmedics by fax, e-mail or telephone to obtain this. Please refer to fig. 7.2 for instructions on how to obtain and enter the Registration Code.

  • Page 59: Global Preferences

    Preferences imported: will be saved to a file. Computer-ID – phone SOMNOmedics support. Quote this number and you will be given the Registration Code to enter here. fig. 7.2: Global Preferences – Menu - Folders The default folder can be chosen from the Recordings Directory using the symbol.

  • Page 60: Menu - Channels

    7.3.2 Menu – Channels In the Channels Menu the characteristics of the Raw Data Signal can be adjusted. Colour, Signal Scaling, Signal Direction and Channel Order can all be configured. The Channel Order can be changed by using the Drag & Drop function. Auto size of Limit values for Signal Invert signals...

  • Page 61: Menu - Analysis

    7.3.3 Menu – Analysis In this menu, all variables of the built-in algorithms can be changed. It is also possible to set the display colour for each analysis trace and set the colour of the classification box for each event. See red box marked in the figures below.

  • Page 62: Sleep Wake Analysis

    7.3.3.1 Sleep Wake Analysis The determination result from the Activity Analysis and if applicable the Body Position Analysis (Body Position = upright → epoch is rated as WAKE). fig. 7.5: Sleep Wake Analysis 1) Ø Activity Threshold (Units) You can define the limit (threshold) a signal must exceed in relation to the baseline to be detected as activity.

  • Page 63: Classification Of Arousals

    7.3.3.2 Classification of Arousals Fig. 7.1: Classification of arousals Arousals are labelled in the selected source channel. As soon as an arousal is detected, the analysis “Arousal Classification” will check if an event occurred in any of the other channels within the delay time set here.
  • Page 64 Time-frame [s] Size of the Analysis-Timeframe in detection of Activity. Max. value: Activity is equal to the maximal value within the timeframe. Average value: Activity is equal to the value composed of the average value within the timeframe. Illustration Line: Bar: Threshold low and high activity [mg] This value is used for the detection of times with high, median and low activity.

  • Page 65: Flow Analysis

    7.3.3.4 Flow Analysis If the Flow signal gets lost during a recording, e.g. due to shifting of the cannula, the Flow Source can be changed (e.g. to Sum Effort) via a right-click at the raw data at the point of loss. This allows for a continuous Flow analysis.
  • Page 66 7) Central A: central part [%] (A: Apnoea) This value indicates to what extend effort and flow events have to overlap in order to be identified as a Central Apnoea. For example: If more than 50 % of an Apnoea in the flow channel is overlapped by an effort event it will be scored as a Central Apnoea.

  • Page 67: Snore Analysis

    13) Intermediate Wake Activating this function will count an Apnoea/Hypopnoea event as sleep during the first wake stage after a respiratory event. The event however must start in a sleep stage. 14) Linearize Pressure The most accurate method of measuring the flow signal is to use two sensors: nasal cannula and thermistor, as recommended by the AASM guideline.
  • Page 68 1) “Analysis Window [s]” Length of time window for the calculation of the baseline 2) “Ratio PLM [%]” This threshold defines the change in % compared to the baseline. Values above this threshold are marked as LM. 3) “Min. Duration [ms]” Minimum duration of a LM event.
  • Page 69 PLM left PLM right Fig. 7-3: Erläuterung der LM-Parameter 12) “Flow Correlation [s] 13) “Body Position Correlation [s] The correlation between a LM event and a Flow Event can be checked the delay between the two events can be set here. The report will show the maximum time interval between the end of the LM event and the end of the correlating Flow event.

  • Page 70: Heart Rate Analysis

    7.3.3.7 Heart Rate Analysis Fig. 7.12: Heart Rate Analysis 1) “Artefact Variation [bpm]” Maximum change in consecutive heart beats. An artefact will be detected if the difference is larger than this value. 2) “Body Artefact [s]” An artefact is determined when there is a body change for the given duration. Therefore, no HR-Event is determined in this area.
  • Page 71 11) “Arrhytmia Variation [%]” If the beat-to beat variation (distance between two R-waves) is larger than this defined value, an arrhythmia is detected. 13) “Min. Duration [s]” Minimum duration of a continuous period of heart rate increase or decrease. 14) “Min. Charge [1/min]” Minimum increae or decrease in the number of heart beats for an event to be detected.

  • Page 72: Position Analysis

    7.3.3.8 Position Analysis fig. 7.15: Position Analysis Analysis Window [s] The size of the time window, in which the dominant body position is determined. It is possible to change the classification of body position dependent on the attachment of the SOMNOtouch™.

  • Page 73: Spo 2 Analysis

    7.3.3.10 Analysis fig. 7.17: SpO Analysis 1) Max. Desaturation Time [s] Maximum duration of a desaturation event. 2) Min. Desaturation Time [s] Minimum duration of a desaturation event. 3) Desaturation [% SpO The minimum decrease in SpO for a desaturation event to be detected. 4) Max.

  • Page 74: Classification Systolic

    7.3.3.12 Classification systolic The required delay times can be set separately for each of the following events: Flow, PLM, HF- Acc./Dec., Snore, Body Position. Depending on priority, the PTT or Blood Pressure events will be correlated to the events. Thanks to Drag and Drop the order of the list can be changed, and so can the priority for the classification.

  • Page 75: Menu - Filter

    7.3.5 Menu – Filter fig. 7.21: Menu Filter Mark the respective checkboxes to filter a specific signal. Settings (in Hz) for Highpass, Lowpass and Notch can be individually selected. The filter settings could be saved as a template (1). - 75 -...

  • Page 76: Menu - Keys

    7.3.6 Menu – Keys The Keys menu allows you set the keyboard keys to be used during manual editing. Define and add events: Within the Keys Menu, predefined events can be associated to the programmed keys. These defined keys are available in the Edit mode of the Raw Data display to edit, add or delete name of events.

  • Page 77: Menu - Area Definition

    7.3.8 Menu – Area Definition It is possible to define own area definitions in the Analysis window. The detected events within the defined areas will be shown itemised in the report. The default areas shown in fig. 7.24 are predefined at programme installation. Adding areas: Enter the name of the area in the field and click the button “Add Area”.

  • Page 78: Menu - Report

    7.3.10 Menu – Report 7.3.10.1 Standard Report In the Reports Menu, it is possible to configure Standard Report Templates to your specific needs. You can set the contents, the format and the order of the report items. As many reports as are required can be created by clicking on the symbol A template may be renamed by clicking on the symbol...

  • Page 79: User Defined Report

    7.3.10.2 User defined Report Click on Symbol (1) to create a User defined Report. Fig. 7.27: Create User Defined Report Type in the name for the report template and click on the symbol (2) on the right side. Now choose if the draft should be displayed in portrait or landscape format. At the top of the draft you will find the following symbols: Fig.
  • Page 80 Functions in the Label Editor: Here the background-colour of the label can be selected. A certain type and seize of font can be selected. Selection of alignment (left, centred, right). Selection: background transparent. If activated the text will be wrapped automatically at the end of each line. The label can be rotated in pre-defined steps.
  • Page 81 Fig. 7.31: Analysis Channels selection Additional functions: full → short → only legend → without → Activates/Deactivates the timeline. The graphic can be rotated in pre-defined steps. Select if the analysis channel(s) are displayed showing the whole night, or only during TIB. Zoom In / Zoom Out - 81 -...
  • Page 82 A new page can be added or an existing page can be deleted by right clicking on the Page tab. It is also possible to change the orientation of the page. Fig. 7.32: Tab functions By Right clicking on an object, the following selection menu will appear: Fig.
  • Page 83 Creating Tables The function “Add table” provides the possibility to display analysis results in a table in the report. Tables can only be generated in the Custom Report. To start the Custom Report Designer, open the “Report” tab in the “Global Preferences” and then click the button “New Custom Template”. After defining a name for the new Custom Template, generate or edit the new custom report using the “Edit”...
  • Page 84 After confirming with OK, define the position of the table inside the report by clicking on the start position where you want the table to appear. Editing of Text Fields In order to write into text fields, the corresponding text field just must be activated by selecting it with the mouse cursor.
  • Page 85 Now, select the Preview Button and click on the item “Use as new custom template” (upper right of menu bar) to transfer the selected items to the Custom Template. After transferring the Standard Report items, the generated Custom Template can be modified and edited.

  • Page 86: Analysis

    7.4 Analysis 7.4.1 Setting Analysis and Channels The Analysis Channels parameters can be set in the Global Preferences menu (see chapter 7.3.4) or they can be set directly in the current display. Double-click on the corresponding channel name in either the Analysis or Raw Data Window. All settings made in a specific patient’s recording will only be changed for that recording.

  • Page 87: Functions Of The Pop-Up Window

    7.4.2 Functions of the Pop-up Window To open pop-up windows use the right mouse button and click on either the Analysis or Raw Data Window. 7.4.2.1 Functions of the Analysis Pop-up Window fig. 7.36: Pop-up Window Analysis (1) Select channel… offers a comfortable method to manually select analysis channels to be displayed.

  • Page 88: Function Of The Raw Data Pop-Up Window

    (6) Remove artefact will delete the Artefact in the marked selection. (7) Zoom selection will display the marked area across the whole analysis window. (8) Show in bottom chart will display all correlating Raw Data for the section selected in the bottom chart.
  • Page 89 Select all channels Delete all channels Invert selection All Raw Data channels will have the same height fig. 7.39: Selecting Channels for Raw Data Display (2) None or All will remove either all analysis channels or none of them. (3) Add Anaylsis Channel will add a selected analysis channel to the raw data window. (4) Set marker will open the Markers window (see chapter 7.3.7).

  • Page 90: Layouts For Data Display In Analysis Mode

    7.4.3 Layouts for Data Display in Analysis Mode Several different display layouts are selectable for efficient data processing by clicking on tab View: A) The Analysis mode displays the Analysis curves only. B) The Raw Data mode displays the Raw Data curves only. C) The Standard mode splits the screen and displays both the Analysis window on the top and the Raw Data in the bottom window.

  • Page 91: Deleting, Editing, Adding Markers

    7.4.5 Deleting, Editing, Adding Markers From the Tools menu, select the sub menu Edit Markers. The list ( ) containing all set markers will be displayed. You may add additional User defined Markers 2), edit existing Markers (3) delete existing Markers (4) or hide Markers (remove check marks from the check boxes 5).

  • Page 92: Creating And Editing Samples

    7.4.6 Creating and Editing Samples It is possible to select and save Interesting Events from both the Raw Data and the Analysis Data. These Samples will be saved and can be added to the Reports. Samples are automatically stored in the Optional Data Base.

  • Page 93: The Event List

    7.4.7 The Event List You can open an event list by clicking Show analysis events in the Tools menu. fig. 7.43: Event List Choose e.g. the Flow Analysis to get a list with all the Flow Events. Double-Click on an event to jump directly to the corresponding position in the raw data window. →...

  • Page 94: Edit Mode

    7.4.8.1 Edit Mode To mark an event in the Raw Data window, use the Keys on the keyboard that were assigned in the Keys menu in Global Preferences (see chapter 7.3.6). These keys or key combinations are used to edit the study in this mode. It is also possible to change these Keys while analysing a study in Tools →...

  • Page 95: Quick Edit Mode

    7.4.8.2 Quick Edit Mode The Quick Edit Mode allows an event to be marked without using the keyboard. For example, to mark a Desaturation, define the Event Source in the Keys menu in Global Preferences or, with an open study, in Tools → Preferences. (Set the Desaturation Event Source to the SpO2 Signal for example) and then drag the cursor over the event to be marked.

  • Page 96: Form Letters

    7.6 Form Letters The DOMINO light Software incorporates the facility to generate Form Letters. These Form Letters can be used to send Diagnostic information to Referring Physicians, Healthcare Workers, Insurance Companies and the Patients. 7.6.1 Creating a Form letter To create a new Form Letter, first open the required Patients Study.

  • Page 97: Opening A Form Letter

    Additionally, it is also possible to use the Insert Word Field to request information from the operator. 7.6.2 Opening a Form Letter To create a new Form Letter, first open the required Patients Study. Now select Open Form Letter from the Reports menu. Double-click on the required Form Letter and it will be opened in MS Word automatically.

  • Page 98: Data Exchange

    7.7 Data Exchange 7.7.1 Data Export as Picture, in RIFF or ASCII Format Analysis and Raw data can be exported As a Picture (BMP or JPEG format) or As Data (RIFF or ASCII format) via the menu File → Export Analyses Data or Export Raw Data. 7.7.2 EDF+ Export EDF+ Export makes it possible to exchange data between different Sleep Laboratories and/or devices of different manufacturers.
  • Page 99 = There is no EDF+ name assigned to the channel. = There is an EDF+ name assigned to the channel from the translation Save As Template table. Delete Template = An EDF+ name was manually assigned to the channel. fig. 7.49: EDF Export Channels In the upper section of the window, Patient Name, Date of Birth, Starting Time of Recording as well as the Number of Channels to be exported will be displayed.

  • Page 100: Archiving

    The message Export successful will indicated that the export has been completed correctly. 7.8 Archiving SOMNOmedics recommends archiving all successfully analysed recordings on a regular basis. We also recommend deleting the records from your hard drive once the data is archived. This process should be done regularly to ensure that there is sufficient storage space on the hard drive and that the data is protected from any damage.
  • Page 101 fig. 7.52: Preparing Archive Return to the first window and mark a recording which should be added to the archive. Click on Add to Archive button. Repeat this procedure for all recordings to be archived. Click on Show Archive Window button. The window will display all marked recordings which were added to the archives.

  • Page 102: Archiving Database

    Archives, Form Letters and SOMNODB (Default Location: C:\SOMNOmedics\Somnowatch). Now select the files and copy them to a local directory (for example, C:\Backup\...). Save this directory to a CD using the CD burning programme that was supplied with your CD drive.

  • Page 103: Patient Database (Option)

    In order to use the Database, a registration code is required. Please contact SOMNOmedics Support to obtain this code. Please contact SOMNOmedics by fax, e-mail or telephone to obtain this. Please refer to fig. 7.54 for instructions on how to obtain and enter the Registration Code.

  • Page 104: Search Function

    7.9.2 Search Function When opening the database the following window appears: fig. 7.55: Search in database You can search for patients or records using different criteria, e.g. name. When searching for recordings you can also search by means of results (1). The search result will be shown at the bottom.
  • Page 105 After selecting the required patient or recording, the data and parameters of the patients’ recording or recordings will be displayed in the bottom part of the window. Multiple recordings can be sorted by clicking the columns’ heading name and select the required parameter using the left mouse button.
  • Page 106 The Trend of specific values (select Trend→Create Trend Display) can be displayed. Sleep Staging for the recorded measurements are displayed here. Mark parameters in the list, click on Create Trend Display and the trend display will open automatically. Window will be closed.

  • Page 107: Menu - Recording

    7.9.4 Menu – Recording Display of the Patients’ Sleep Profile Display of the Results fig. 7.59: Menu - Recording This menu displays all Analysed Results and all edited entries including Anamnesis, Findings, Diagnosis and Comments. All results are selected from the menu Tools → Result Templates (see fig.

  • Page 108: Menu - Summary Picture

    7.9.5 Menu - Summary Picture fig. 7.60: Menu - Summary Picture This Menu shows the Summary Graphics from the Patients’ Analyses Curves. - 108 -...

  • Page 109: Flowchart Menu Navigation

    8 Flowchart menu navigation - 109 -...

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    Possible Reason What to do? Analysis Unable to start Registration code Contact SOMNOmedics Support and request the Analysis. not entered. registration code. Enter the registration code into the Global Preferences in the Folders menu. After entering the code, click on the Save and Exit button.

  • Page 111: Maintenance Of The Somnotouch

    10 Maintenance of the SOMNOtouch™ 10.1 Maintenance rate Return the SOMNOtouch™ to SOMNOmedics after 3 years of usage for inspection. The inspection includes calibration of all recording channels and visual inspection for any external damage. 10.2 Cleaning and disinfection Regularly clean the device to ensure trouble-free operation.

  • Page 112: Use And Maintenance Of The Rechargeable Battery

    10.3 Use and Maintenance of the Rechargeable Battery The internal battery is a Lithium-Ion (Li ION) rechargeable battery. The battery offers a long life (approximately 500 charges), is not susceptible to memory effects and is ecologically friendly. It takes approximately 2.5 h to charge a completely discharged battery. The battery is fully charged when the yellow Charging LED on the SOMNOtouch turns off.

  • Page 113: Lifetime

    The device is not working correctly (poor measurements) Components are loose or fit poorly Connectors are damaged (crushed or cut cables) Please contact your local distributor for a fast response or contact SOMNOmedics for a fast and efficient response. Please see chapter 11.11. 11.7 Warranty SOMNOmedics will only guarantee the Safety, Reliability and Operation of the SOMNOtouch™...

  • Page 114: Advice On The Electromagnetic Compatibility

    The use of accessories, sensors, and cables other than those provided by SOMNOmedics GmbH may result in increased emission and/or decrease immunity of this device.
  • Page 115 2,4,6 kV contact  2,4,6 kV contact Electrostatic discharge Floors should be wood, (ESD), IEC61000-4-2 concrete or ceramic tile. If floors 2,4,8 kV air  2,4,8 kV air are covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30 %. 2 kV for power supply 2 kV for power supply Electrical fast...
  • Page 116 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration — electromagnetic immunity The equipment is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the equipment should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment – Immunity test IEC 60601- test level Compliance level...

  • Page 117: Accessories And Spare Parts

    11.10 Accessories and Spare Parts Please request our latest catalogue from your local Distributor or contact SOMNOmedics. APPLICATION PARTS (*), SENSORS, ACCESSORY SOT RESP Article Description Item No. ● SOMNOmedics SOW080 Docking station (incl. power supply XP-Power VEP15US12 and ●...
  • Page 118 ○ Inductive Effort belts Size S (*) SEN660 ○ Inductive Effort belts Size M (*) SEN661 ○ Inductive Effort belts Size L (*) SEN662 ○ Inductive Effort belts Size XXL (*) SEN663 ○ Inductive Effort Sensor (RIP) (*) TOS080 ○ Inductive Effort Sensor (RIP) paediatric version (*) TOS085 ○...

  • Page 119: Contact

    You can send us important information by fax on: +49 (0) 9 31 / 35 90 94 49 We also provide service and support via e-mail on: service@somnomedics.de Get free access to current software updates via service login on our website www.somnomedics.eu.

  • Page 120: Notes

    11.12 Notes - 120 -...

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