Operation
Operator’s Manual Addendum
ADD-13
1.4
Operation
When used with a respiratory sensor, the Respiration Rate parameter provides
a continuous, non-invasive measurement of respiration rate, in breaths per
minute, for adults in hospitals or hospital-type facilities. Respiration rate is
derived by analysis of changes in the photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal that
occur during the respiratory cycle. Extremes of respiration rate and/or signifi-
cant changes in respiration rate over time may indicate that patient status is
deteriorating and additional assessment is warranted.
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for the theory behind how the Respiration Rate param-
tion on related alarm limits.
Note:
Respiration rate values are updated every five seconds. Users should be aware that the
reported respiration rate represents an average over a period of time and does not
necessarily represent the instantaneous respiration rate. Low and high respiration rate
alarms are triggered immediately when the reported rate falls outside the alarm limits
and no further alarm delay is applied.
1.4.1
Prerequisites
Before starting a monitoring session, confirm the following:
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The monitoring system is powered on, has successfully completed its power-on
self-test, and has the Respiration Rate parameter enabled. Contact a qualified
service technician to have the monitoring system upgraded if the Respiration Rate
parameter does not appear on the screen.
Note:
If the Respiration Rate parameter is enabled and a parameter module that
does not support Respiration Rate is subsequently installed in the monitoring
system, the following error is displayed at power-up:
“Parameter module does not support RR. Replace with compatible parameter
module or deactivate RR in Service Mode.”
•
The monitoring system is connected to power or the battery is fully charged.
•
An interface cable is connected to the monitoring system sensor port as described
in the
Operator’s Manual
.
•
A respiratory sensor is connected to the interface cable and correctly applied to
the patient as described in the
Instructions for Use
