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Compumedics FALCON HST Quick Setup Manual

Fully integrated and connected end-to-end home sleep testing (hst) solution

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Fully Integrated and Connected end-to-end
Home Sleep Testing (HST) solution
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Summary of Contents for Compumedics FALCON HST

  • Page 1 Quick Setup Guide H S T Fully Integrated and Connected end-to-end Home Sleep Testing (HST) solution...
  • Page 2 H S T Welcome to the Falcon HST Quick Setup Guide. We recommend you use the Quick Setup Video Guides in conjunction with this guide. Please scan the QR code to view the Video Guides. https://www.compumedics.com.au/en/landing-page/ falcon-quick-start-video-guides/...
  • Page 3 Face Preparation. Important STEP 1 - WASH YOUR FACE Step 1. Remove all makeup and face creams. 2. Wash and dry your face thoroughly. STEP 2 - CLEAN YOUR SKIN Using the prep pads supplied in your kit, prepare your skin by cleaning it for 15 seconds where the electrodes will be applied.
  • Page 4 Locate Note - If you have a beard of goatee, Soft Indents please follow these instructions for under step 3 and 4 : collarbone Locate the soft indented area under each collarbone (left and right). It should be approximately half way along the collarbone.
  • Page 5 Apply Chest Belt. Locate one of the belts. Lay it out flat with the rough texture side up. Lift the band up Pull loop through under the armpits clip till band is snug. The extra loop and tighten. should be facing out on your Lift the band from your waist up to sit...
  • Page 6 Apply Falcon HST unit. Locate the Falcon HST unit. The unit should have all the electrodes you need to apply hanging from it. Clothing Clips Locate the black clothing clips. They are hanging from either side of the Falcon unit.
  • Page 7 Looking at the back of the Falcon unit, attached the only free press studs to the press studs on the Chest Belt. Lift the wires hanging out of the top of the Falcon and pass the excess belt loop that is hanging down across the device.
  • Page 8 Apply Waist Belt. Locate the remaining belt. Pull loop through clip till band is snug. Hold the band clip, (top and bottom), with the left hand. Use the right hand to pull the extra loop through the band clip to tighten until the band Pass the band around your waist till fits snugly and won’t fall.
  • Page 9 Pass the excess belt loop that is Locate the ECG wires hanging from hanging down across the device. the bottom of the Falcon unit. It has Fasten with the plastic velcro two press studs at the end of it. fastener onto the belt itself. Attached the press studs at the bottom of the white wire to the press studs on the lower...
  • Page 10 Apply Face Electrodes. Locate electrode 1 Locate electrode 3 Peel away the clear backing. Peel away clear backing to reveal adhesive Place electrode 3 on the left side of your face at the end of your eyebrow. Put the wire behind Place number 1 electrode your ear.
  • Page 11 Apply Chin Electrodes. Apply ECG Electrodes. Locate electrodes 5 and 6 Unravel the wire and peel off clear backing. Locate electrodes 7 and 8. Unravel the wire and peel off clear backing. Place electrode 5 and 6 under your jaw, just inside your jawbone. Note - If you have a Beard of Goatee, please follow these instructions: Separate wires...
  • Page 12 Apply Nasal Cannula. Locate nasal prongs. Remove from pack and unravel. Loop over ears. Secure by sliding toggle up. Not too tight. Whilst holding the prongs in place, loop the tubing over the back of your ears. Secure it under your chin by sliding the toggle up under your chin.
  • Page 13 Apply Wrist Oximeter. Locate the wrist cuff. Place a finger into the rubber probe. Use the finger that is the most comfortable. The probe should fit snugly. Place the wrist cuff onto your left hand so that the writing on the face is facing you.
  • Page 14: Going To Sleep

    Going to Sleep You are now fully setup and ready to go to sleep. The Falcon will start recording automatically. Have a good nights sleep. Falcon Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 15 When you Wake. Removing and Returning the equipment. When you wake please remove Remove electrodes 3 and 4. Stick the device in this order: them together. Let them hang from the unit. 1. Remove the Wrist Oximeter. Remove the tape from Remove electrodes 1 and 2.
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