VS 8/VS 8A Vital Signs Monitor Operator’s Manual 3
5.11 Testing Alarms .......................................................................................................................................... 5 - 10
6 Monitoring Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO
2
) ...........................................................................6 - 1
6.1 SpO
2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................6 - 1
6.2 SpO
2
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................6 - 2
6.3 SpO
2
Measurement Limitations ..............................................................................................................6 - 3
6.4 SpO
2
Display ...................................................................................................................................................6 - 5
6.5 Preparing for SpO
2
Monitoring ...............................................................................................................6 - 5
6.6 Changing the SpO
2
Settings ....................................................................................................................6 - 6
6.6.1 Changing the SpO
2
Alarm Settings ........................................................................................6 - 6
6.6.2 Nellcor SatSeconds
TM
Alarm Management .........................................................................6 - 7
6.6.3 Setting the Nellcor SpO
2
SatSeconds ....................................................................................6 - 8
6.6.4 Setting SpO
2
Sensitivity (for Masimo SpO
2
) ........................................................................6 - 8
6.6.5 Enabling FastSAT (for Masimo SpO
2
) .....................................................................................6 - 9
6.6.6 Displaying SIQ (for Masimo SpO
2
) ....................................................................................... 6 - 10
6.6.7 Changing Averaging Time (for Masimo SpO
2
) ................................................................ 6 - 10
6.6.8 Showing/Hiding PI ..................................................................................................................... 6 - 11
6.6.9 Monitoring SpO
2
and NIBP Simultaneously ..................................................................... 6 - 11
6.6.10 Changing the Sweep Speed of the Pleth Wave ............................................................ 6 - 11
6.7 SpO
2
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 6 - 11
6.8 Nellcor Information ................................................................................................................................... 6 - 12
6.9 Masimo Information ................................................................................................................................. 6 - 13
6.10 Masimo End-User License Agreement ............................................................................................ 6 - 13
7 Monitoring PR .............................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.1 PR Introduction .............................................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.2 PR Display ........................................................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.3 Changing the PR Settings ..........................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.3.1 Changing the PR Alarm Settings .............................................................................................7 - 1
7.3.2 Changing the Pulse Volume ......................................................................................................7 - 2
7.3.3 Enabling Irregular PR ...................................................................................................................7 - 2
8 Measuring Temperature (Temp) ................................................................................................8 - 1
8.1 Temp Introduction .......................................................................................................................................8 - 1
8.2 Temp Display .................................................................................................................................................8 - 1
8.3 Monitoring Temp with SmarTempâ„¢ Module .....................................................................................8 - 2
8.3.1 Measuring Temp ...........................................................................................................................8 - 3
8.3.2 Disinfecting Temperature Probe .............................................................................................8 - 5
8.4 Monitoring Temp with Exergen TemporalScannerâ„¢ Thermometer ........................................8 - 6
8.4.1 Safety Information ........................................................................................................................8 - 6
8.4.2 Taking a Temperature with the TemporalScannerâ„¢ ........................................................8 - 7
8.4.3 Understanding the TemporalScannerâ„¢ Thermometer LED Display ..........................8 - 8
8.4.4 Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion ...........................................................................................8 - 9
8.4.5 Replacing the Battery ..................................................................................................................8 - 9
8.4.6 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 8 - 10
8.4.7 Cleaning the TemporalScannerâ„¢ Thermometer ............................................................ 8 - 10
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8.5 Manually Inputting Temp ....................................................................................................................... 8 - 11
9 Measuring Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) .......................................................................9 - 1
9.1 NIBP Introduction .........................................................................................................................................9 - 1
9.2 NIBP Safety Information .............................................................................................................................9 - 2
9.3 NIBP Measurement Limitations ...............................................................................................................9 - 3
9.4 Measurement Modes ..................................................................................................................................9 - 3
9.5 NIBP Display ....................................................................................................................................................9 - 4
9.6 Preparing for NIBP Measurement ...........................................................................................................9 - 5
9.6.1 Preparing the Patient for NIBP Measurement ....................................................................9 - 5
9.6.2 Placing the NIBP Cuff ...................................................................................................................9 - 6
9.7 Performing Measurement .........................................................................................................................9 - 7
9.7.1 Performing Manual Measurement ..........................................................................................9 - 7
9.7.2 Performing Auto Measurement ...............................................................................................9 - 8
9.7.3 Performing STAT Measurement ..............................................................................................9 - 8
9.7.4 Performing Sequence Measurement .....................................................................................9 - 9
9.8 Changing NIBP Settings .............................................................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.1 Setting the NIBP Alarm Properties ..........................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.2 Setting the NIBP Interval ............................................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.3 Selecting NIBP Start Mode .........................................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.4 Enabling the NIBP End Tone .................................................................................................. 9 - 10
9.8.5 Setting NIBP Sequence ............................................................................................................ 9 - 10
9.8.6 Setting the NIBP Display Format ..........................................................................................9 - 10
9.8.7 Setting the NIBP Alarm Limits Display Switch ................................................................. 9 - 11
9.8.8 Setting Measurement Times .................................................................................................. 9 - 11
9.8.9 Correcting the NIBP Measurements .................................................................................... 9 - 11
9.9 BP Averaging ............................................................................................................................................... 9 - 11
9.9.1 Enabling BP Averaging ............................................................................................................. 9 - 11
9.9.2 BP Averaging Display ................................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.9.3 Performing BP Averaging ........................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.9.4 Changing BP Averaging Settings ......................................................................................... 9 - 13
9.10 Orthostatic BP Measurement .............................................................................................................. 9 - 14
9.10.1 Enabling Orthostatic BP Measurement ........................................................................... 9 - 14
9.10.2 Orthostatic BP Measurement Display .............................................................................. 9 - 14
9.10.3 Performing Orthostatic BP Measurement ...................................................................... 9 - 15
9.10.4 Changing Orthostatic BP Measurement Settings ........................................................ 9 - 15
9.11 Assisting Venous Puncture .................................................................................................................. 9 - 17
9.12 NIBP Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 9 - 17
10 Monitoring Respiration .........................................................................................................10 - 1
10.1 RR Display .................................................................................................................................................. 10 - 1
10.2 Manually Inputting RR Value .............................................................................................................. 10 - 1
10.3 Setting Timer Interval ............................................................................................................................ 10 - 1
11 Manual Parameters ................................................................................................................11 - 1
11.1 Manual Input Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 11 - 1
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