Operation; Overview - Spacelabs 90207 Operation Manual

Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Initializing the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Preparing the Patient and Precautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Patient Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Data Transfer and Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Event Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Overview

The Spacelabs Medical Models 90207 and 90217 Ambulatory Blood Pressure (ABP) monitors are small,
lightweight battery-powered units designed to take blood pressure and heart rate measurements for 24 or 48
hours, or for longer periods of time.
These measurements are recorded in the monitors and may be transferred to an ABP Analysis System
(FT1000A/FT2000A or equivalent), the PC Interface, the Base Station, or a Report Generator for data analysis,
report printing, and archiving.
Each monitor and a base station can operate in a direct connect mode (when both units are in the same location)
or in a remote connection mode (using modems).
ABP Monitor
The monitors have the following features:
• 4-digit LCD display
• Battery powered
• Serial communications port
• Power ON/OFF switch
• Reading START/STOP button
• Blood pressure cuff
The monitors are carried in pouches that are strapped and/or belted to the side of the patient. Blood pressure and
heart rate measurements are taken using a blood pressure cuff attached to the patient's arm. This information is
recorded in the monitors and can be transferred over a modem link or by direct connection between the monitors
and one of the ABP analysis systems.
The monitors can be programmed to either activate or deactivate the following features:
• Display the cuff pressure at each bleed step
• Display the systole, diastole, and heart rate at the end of each measurement
• Bleed to 40 mmHg rather than stopping at the diastolic value
• Beep before and after each reading

Operation

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