IMPEDANCE RESPIRATION
NOTE: The respiration measurement is recommended only for patients over three years old.
You need
Correcting respiration number
•
The same setup as in ECG measurement. You can use 3-lead
or 5-lead ECG sets.
When respirations are weak or affected by artifacts, they may
not be included in the respiration rate. To ensure the correct
respiration number, adjust detection limits closer to each other.
Starting
1. Press the ComWheel and select
Parameters
.
1. Select respiration in a waveform or a digit field to include
the respiration information in the trends and to activate
alarms.
2. Select
Resp Setup
.
3. Select
Detection Limit
.
2. Turn on the measurement:
WARNING: Respiration movements and impedance variations may
continue in obstructive apnea.
•
Press the ComWheel and select
Parameters
.
•
Select
Resp Setup
.
WARNING: Ensure proper contact of the return electrode of the
electrosurgery unit to your patient to avoid possible burns at ECG
electrode or other probe sites.
•
Select
Measurement
and
ON
.
Improving waveform readability
1. Press the ComWheel and select
Parameters
.
WARNING: Pacemaker patients. The impedance respiration
measurement may cause rate changes in Minute Ventilation Rate
Responsive Pacemakers. Set the pacemaker rate responsive mode
Off or turn the impedance respiration measurement Off on the
monitor.
2. Select
Resp Setup
.
3. Select
Size
and adjust the size by turning the ComWheel.
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