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Introduction
Welch Allyn has updated the Spot Vital Signs from its original configuration; offering a
Pressure Preset option (Version 2, page 14) instead of a Print option (Version 1, page 13).
In addition, some Version 2 configurations offer Masimo SpO
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technology.
Warnings and cautions
Familiarize all operating personnel with the general safety information in this summary.
Specific warnings and cautions are also found throughout this manual. Such specific
warnings and cautions may not appear here in this summary.
General warnings
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice, which if not
corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
Table 1. Version comparison
Function/Appearance Version 1
(serial number less than
200705000)
Version 2
(serial number 200705000
and above)
Available option Print Pressure Preset
Available SpO
2
capability Nellcor Masimo or Nellcor
Bezel and switch array color Black bezel/multi-colored
switch array
Blue
WARNING The Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs is designed for use by medical
clinicians. Although this manual may illustrate medical spot check techniques,
only a trained clinician who knows how to take and interpret a patient’s vital signs
should use this system.
WARNING The information in this manual is a comprehensive guide to the
operation of the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs. To achieve satisfactory results, you
should read the manual thoroughly before attempting to use the device.
WARNING Spot Vital Signs is not intended to take measurements on neonatal
patients. The AAMI SP10:1992 standard defines neonates as children 28 days or
less of age if born at term (37 weeks gestation or more); otherwise up to 44
gestational weeks.
WARNING The Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs is not defibrillator proof.
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