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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Instructions This manual provides the instructions necessary to operate Pulse oximeter (hereinafter called as the Oximeter) in accordance with its function and intended use. Observance of this manual is a prerequisite and correct operation, and ensures patient and operator safety.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Guarantee Free service scope The Pulse Oximeter main unit have 5 years service life and the manufacture provides a two-year warranty. The SPO2 sensor and other accessories have 1 year service life. The manufacturer provides free service to any product which conforms to the warranty regulations.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter be accepted if the serial number is not clearly visible. The customer is responsible for freight charges when this product is shipped to the manufacturer for service (including any relevant customs fees or other freight related charges).
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 1 Safety Information The safety statements presented in this chapter refer to the basic safety information that the operator of the oximeter shall pay attention to and abide by, There are additional safety statements in other chapters or sections, which may be the same as or similar to the followings, or specific to the operations.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter WARNING The oximeter is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It is not intended as a device used for treatment purposes. The oximeter is intended for use only by qualified clinical physicians or well-trained nurses.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter The oximeter and its accessories may be contaminated by microorganism during transporting, use and storage. Use the recommended methods to sterilize and disinfect the oximeter or its accessories when the packing material is damaged, or it has not been used for a long time.
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 2 General 2.1 Introduction The oximeter is a non-invasive, handheld patient Oximeter. It operates on alkaline or rechargeable battery power supply. It is compact, small, light, and easy for learning and handling. It is suitable for monitoring adult and child patients. It is widely used in the hospital’s operation room, ICU, clinic section office,...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Support the oximeter probe for adult, neonate and infant. Big size 2.8 inch color TFT LCD display for SPO2/PR/Pulse bargraph/ plethysmogram. Visual and sound alarm function. Adjust the parameters in friendly menu. Low Battery voltage indicator.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter 2.3 Appearance Figure 2-1 Front Panel Figure 2-2 Back Panel Figure 2-3 Top Side Panel Figure 2-4 Right Side Panel - 9 -...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Table 2-1 Appearance description Description Remarks LCD display displays test result& information, as described in chapter 4. Power on indicator It displays the power on situation of the machine. It turns on or off the device Power button power.
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter DOWN button It changes the parameter along down direction. Speaker It ring the alarm sound when the test value beyond the limit and the Bracket socket It can install a steel bracket Battery It use 4 AAA Alkaline battery compartment or 3.6V Li battery...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter WARNING Be sure to keep the packaging materials from children’s reach. Disposal of the packaging materials shall comply with your local requirements. NOTE Please save the packing case and packaging material for future transport and storage.
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 4 Display and Operation The screen of the oximeter (Display Area) can display the monitoring parameters. The buttons on the front panel operate the oximeter below this screen. For button details, please refer to figure 2-1 and table 2-1.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter automatically shut down in 3 minutes. 4.2 Monitoring Screen Display and Operation 4.2.1 Parameter Screen Display The screen will displays the monitoring parameters when the oximeter is turned on. If the SpO2 sensor and temperature sensor is connected to monitor a patient’s SpO2, the LCD screen displays the...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Description Remarks It displays plethysmogram of pulse Plethysmogram rate displays value Pulse rate refreshed every second It displays SpO2 value and is SpO2 refreshed every second If with SpO2 Sensor, it can indicate Bargraph real-time pulse strength. It shows the pulse rate of patient is weak when the bargraph is lower.。...
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter 4.3 Alarm Monitoring Function When a parameter’s measurement exceeds its alarm limit, the oximeter can give audio and visual alarms simultaneously. The speaker sounds the alarm and the parameter’s measurement flashes on the screen. If the speaker sound is turned off, the parameter’s alarm sound will be silenced, but...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.1 main menu 4.4.2 The user can use direction & button to change the setting item in this sound setup submenu, Press the button for parameter setting. Use & button to increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then press button to confirm the parameter setting and return to the submenu.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.2 Sound setup menu 4.4.3 The user can use & button to change the setting item in this alarm setup submenu, Press the button for parameter setting. Use & button to increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then press button to confirm the parameter setting and return to the submenu.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.3 Alarm setup menu Note: When you select the different patient type, the alarm limit value will change according to patient type. 4.4.4 The user can use & button to change the setting item in this time setup submenu, Press the button for parameter setting.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.4 Time setup menu 4.4.5 The user can use & button to change the setting item in this record setup submenu, Press the button for parameter setting. Use & button to increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then Press button to confirm the parameter setting and return to the submenu.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.5.1 Record setup menu If the user selects the new item at the ID submenu, you can see the interface as figure 4.4.5.2. Use & button to move the cursor crosswise, also use button to move the cursor lengthwise.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.5.2 Record ID input menu 4.4.6 The user can use & button to change the setting item in this system setup submenu, Press the button for parameter setting. Use & button to increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then Press button to confirm the parameter setting and return to the submenu.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.6 System setup menu 4.4.7 The user can use & button to change the setting item in this file system setup submenu, Press the button for parameter setting. Use & button to increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then Press button to confirm the parameter setting.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.7.1 File system setup menu If the user selects the view item at file submenu, you can see the interface as figure4.4.7.1. Press the button change items among List /Serial No/Page icon. Use & button to select the optional parameter, Then Press button to confirm the parameter setting.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 4.4.7.1 File system View interface Note: When the record is setting to on situation, the oximeter begins to record the testing result (SpO2&PR), the maxim record will up to 90 hours. The user also can upload the storage data through USB port to the computer, and it also can review the data with software in PC.
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 5 SpO2 Monitoring 5.1 Measurement principle SpO2 plethysmogram measurement is employed to determine the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the arterial blood. The SpO2 parameter can also provide a pulse rate signal and pulse strength.
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter the oxygen saturation of the arterial blood. Detecting the pulsation gives a PLETH waveform, pulse rate signal and pulse strength. The SpO2 value, PR value, pulse strength and the PLETH waveform can be displayed on the main screen.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 5-1 Placing the Adult SpO2 Sensor NOTE Make sure to place the SpO2 sensor oh the finger in a correct direction. The LED part of the sensor should be at the backside of the patient hand and the photodetector part at the inside.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter High-frequency electrical noise, such as noise from electrosurgical apparatus connected to the system; Significant levels dysfunctional hemoglobins (e.g.,carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin); Significant concentrations of dysfunctional hemoglobin, such as carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin; Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or methylene blue;...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter The sensor is too tight; There is excessive illumination from light sources such as a surgical lamp, a bilirubin lamp, or sunlight; A blood pressure cuff is inflated on the same extremity as the one with a SpO2 sensor attached;...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter of the SpO2 sensor. Do not put the sensor on extremities with arterial catheter or venous syringe. If no pulse is found or the reading is unreasonable, first check the patient’s condition, and then check the...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter When used on different patients, the Oximeter is prone to crossed contamination, which should be prevented controlled user. Disinfection recommended before using the SpO2 sensor on other patients. CAUTION SpO2 sensors are precision and fragile. Avoid pressure and knock.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 6 Body Temperature Monitoring (Optional) Measurement Steps You can plug the probe directly into the monitor with a reusable TEMP probe and apply the TEMP probe securely to the patient. Then switch on the machine and make testament.
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 7 Data Transfer Procedure: Connecting the USB line from the machine to the computer after switching off the pulse oximeter. It will enter into transfer mode after switching on the machine again. The signal of USB will show in the LCD display, but not measure the data.
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 8 Maintenance 8.1 System Check 8.1.1 Check before Using Before using the oximeter, perform the following steps: Check if there is any mechanical damage; Check if all the outer cables and accessories are in good condition;...
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter system. Store the device without battery if unused for a long time. Otherwise the battery may be damaged because of being thoroughly exhausted. WARNING Failure on the part of the responsible hospital or institution employing the use of the monitoring...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter The exterior surfaces of the equipment may be cleaned gently with a clean and soft cloth, sponge or cotton swap, dampened with a non-erosive cleaning solution. Drying off excess cleaning solution before cleaning the equipment is recommended.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter etc.)Existing on the surface. CAUTION NEVER use strong solvent, such as acetone. ALWAYS dilute the solutions according to the manufacturer’s suggestions. NEVER use abrasive, erosive cleaners, or cleaners containing acetone NEVER permit fluids run into the casing, switches, connectors, or any ventilation openings in the equipment.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter general cleaning. If you use them to control infections, the manufacturer shall assume no responsible for the effectiveness. Please consult your hospital’s infection controllers or professionals. 8.3 Disinfection Disinfection may cause damage to the equipment. We recommend the disinfection is contained in the hospital’s...
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter cloth. NEVER use ETO and formaldehyde to disinfect. NEVER permit high-pressure and high-temperature disinfection of the equipment and accessories. WARNING Disinfection may cause damage to the equipment; therefore, when preparing to disinfect equipment, consult your hospital’s...
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Chapter 9 Packing List and Accessories Standard Packing List Pulse oximeter main unit 1pcs Adult finger SpO2 sensor 1pcs USB line 1pcs 1.5V Alkaline Battery 4pcs The operator’s manual 1pcs Optical disk 1pcs Optional accessory Neonatal finger SpO2 sensor...
A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Appendix a Specifications General Monitoring Parameters: SpO2\PR\Body temperature (Optional) Signal sockets: SpO2 socket\USB socket\ Temperature sensor socket. Display screen Type: 2.8 inch TFT LCD Display area: 58mm×43mm Size 145mm (L) x83mm (w) x33mm (H) Weight 210g (not include probes and battery) Electrical specifications Working voltage: DC4.0V-6.0V or 3.5V-4.2V Li battery.
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A360 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Range: 0bpm-250bpm Resolution: 1bpm Accuracy: ±1bpm Power Consumption: Smaller than 80mA(Normal) Low perfusion Condition ≤0.3% Temperature Channel 18 ~ 45 °C Measuring and Alarm Range Resolution 0.1°C ±0.1°C Accuracy Actualization interval about 1 Sec. Average Time Constant <...
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