GE ApexPro, Operator'S Manual

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7-24 ApexPro™ 2001989-200E
Viewing real-time patient data
SpO2
Introduction
WARNING
LOSS OF ALARMS—Do not use transmitter accessory devices
such as SpO2 and NBP without ECG cables attached. Failure to use
accessory devices in the prescribed manner may result in a loss of
alarms.
NOTE
SpO2 and SPO2 are used interchangeably throughout this manual to refer to
pulse oximetry.
The transmitter supports the Apex oximeter, the Xpod oximeter, and Dinamap Pro
monitors. Unless specified, oximeter refers to both Apex oximeter and Xpod oximeter
units.
The oximeters and Dinamap Pro monitors connect to the transmitter and provide the
following oximetry vital signs for display at the CIC Pro center:
„
arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2)
„ peripheral pulse rate (PPR)
„
perfusion quality indicator
The Apex oximeter functions as a stand-alone device, and displays digital values for
SpO2 and pulse rate. When the Apex oximeter is connected to the transmitter, digital
values for SpO2 and pulse rate are also displayed at the CIC Pro center.
NOTE
When monitoring SpO2 using an transmitter, an SpO2 waveform is neither
generated nor displayed on the Apex oximeter or CIC Pro center. Additionally,
no alarm histories are generated or stored.
NOTE
SpO
2
monitoring with an X-Pod does not occur in combo mode. If SpO
2
monitoring is required while in combo mode, the patient's SpO
2
sensor must be
attached to an SpO
2
device at the monitor.
SpO2 in the multi-patient viewer
In the multi-patient viewer, the bed window for a telemetry patient being monitored
for SpO2 displays the current SpO2 value; one, two, or three asterisks indicating
signal strength; and, if turned on, the derived pulse rate for the patient. The following
figure is an example of a telemetry patient’s bed window in the multi-patient viewer.