Connect The Patient; Turn On The Monitor; Check The Alarm Limits; Disconnect The Patient - Nonin RespSense LS1R-9R Operator's Manual

Connect the Patient

Attach the sample line to the patient, as described in "Applying the Sample Line," or refer to the
individual sample line Instructions for Use.

Turn On the Monitor

Turn on the monitor by pressing the ON/OFF
The monitor starts by running a self-test (this only takes a few seconds) before the graphs and
settings are displayed. See "Monitor Front Views" and "Changing Settings" for more information
on disabling alarms and setting alarm limits.
Verify the graphs and settings display on the touch panel screen.
CAUTION: Each time the system is turned on, alarms are silenced for 2 minutes
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unless the operator presses the Audible Alarm Pause/Resume button.

Check the Alarm Limits

Adjust alarm limits for each patient. If appropriate, use the factory default settings that are
programmed at start-up. All settings are adjusted using the touch panel display. Refer to
"Settings and Alarms" for instructions on how to change alarm limits.
The audible alarm function activates approximately 2 minutes after start-up, unless activated by
the operator. The monitor is now ready for use. The patient can stay connected to the monitor
for as long as needed.
CAUTION: Set or adjust alarm parameters one at a time.
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Contraindication: Do not use RespSense during defibrillation.
WARNING: RespSense is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must
be used in conjunction with other methods of assessing clinical signs and symptoms.

Disconnect the Patient

Turn off the monitor using the ON/OFF
NOTE: If the monitor is ON and there is no patient connected, the alarm will activate.
button until you hear a beep.
button and disconnect the patient.
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