Covidien Nellcor Series, Operator'S Manual

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Set Additional Patient Modes
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4.7
Set Additional Patient Modes
Additional patient modes are available to set the monitoring system to Normal or
Fast Response Mode, Homecare Mode, Sleep Study Mode, or Standard Mode.
4.7.1
Mode (Response Mode)
The response mode (Normal or Fast) establishes the rate at which the monitoring
system responds to changes in the SpO
2
data.The calculation of pulse rate and the
recording of trend data are not affected. The response mode setting does not affect
the algorithm’s calculation of pulse rate, nor does it influence the recording of trend
data which occurs at one-second intervals. The default setting is the Normal
Response Mode.
To set response mode:
1.
Access the OPTIONS Menu.
2.
Select Change Patient Mode , then select Mode .
3.
Select either Normal or Fast mode.
•
Normal response mode — Responds to changes in blood oxygen saturation
within five (5) to seven (7) seconds.
•
Fast response mode — Responds to changes in blood oxygen saturation within
two (2) to four (4) seconds. This mode can be particularly helpful for situations that
require close monitoring.
Figure 4-8. Response Mode Menu
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Note:
When in the Fast Response Mode, the monitoring system may produce more SpO
2
and
pulse rate alarms than expected.