GE b30, User'S Reference Manual

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Monitoring basic
3-5
Starting and ending
WARNING Always make sure that necessary alarm limits are active and set according
to the patient's clinical condition when you start monitoring a patient.
WARNING After transferring or reinstalling the monitor, always check that it is
properly connected and all parts are securely attached. Pay special
attention to this in case of stacked mounting.
WARNING Do not use the monitor without manufacturer approved mounting
attached.
WARNING If you accidentally drop the monitor or modules, have them checked by
authorized service personnel prior to clinical use.
Preparations
1. Check that the monitor, accessories and monitor parts are clean and intact.
2. Plug in the desired measurement modules.
3. Turn on the monitor from the ON/standby key. The monitor performs a self-test to ensure
correct functioning.
4. If necessary, change the user mode:
−
Press the
Admit/Discharge
key and select Select Mode .
The mode defines what is displayed on screen and in the trends. Note that changing the mode
also changes settings such as alarm limits.
The monitor automatically reconfigures the display when modules are inserted.
Reconfiguration of the display may take up to 5 seconds.
Starting monitoring
1. Prepare the patient connections according to the setup picture in the measurement
section.
Use only approved supplies and accessories, see the “Supplies and Accessories” catalog.
The alarms and parameter default settings become active.
2. Check that you have the desired waveforms and digits in the fields. If necessary, adjust
the selections:
−
Press the
Monitor Setup
key.
−
Select Screen Setup.
−
Select Waveform Fields or Digit Fields .
3. Zero invasive blood pressure lines.
4. Check the alarm limits.
−
Press the
Alarms Setup
side panel key.
The alarms are operative and the parameter default settings are active when the patient
is connected to the monitor.
5. Start the measurement according to the instructions in the measurement section.
For example, zero the invasive pressure channels by pressing the
Zero Px
module keys,
and start NIBP measurement to get reference values.
6. Enter or load patient data, see next page.