GE CARESCAPE Monitor B850, Service Manual

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System introduction
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3 System introduction
3.1 Short description of the equipment
The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is a modular multi-parameter patient monitor that is meant for
high-acuity applications.
The monitor can be used with most patient populations within a professional healthcare
facility, but acquisition modules may have limitations for use based on the patient’s age,
weight, or clinical condition, or on the type of the care unit (for example, OR or ICU only). There
are several types of acquisition modules to choose from based on care requirements and
patient needs.
The modular system design is inherent in electronics and algorithms: some processing of the
measurement signals is done by the acquisition modules and further processing happens on
the monitor.
Measurement values are displayed as graphic or numeric values, like waveforms and numbers,
and when applicable, also as alarm messages.
The monitor supports three independent displays, and the screen contents shown on each is
user-configurable. The D19KT VER01 display has an integrated alarm light.
The user interface can be used as a touchscreen, or with a Trim Knob or a mouse and a
keyboard. The most important and commonly used functions have main keys either on the
main menu (soft keys) or on the monitor front panel (hard keys). The menu structure design
allows access to all functions needed by the clinical user with just a few clicks.
The monitor transfers the measurement data to central stations and to the hospital patient
data depositories. It communicates with a variety of other bedside medical devices and
monitoring systems.
For all physical and performance specifications, refer to the supplemental information
provided.
3.2 System components
The patient monitoring system is typically composed of these main parts:
•
CPU unit
• Software
• Display
• Input devices
• Module frames
• Acquisition modules: Patient Data Module (PDM), Patient Side Module (E-PSMP) and other
E-modules
• Network
• Printers and writers
• Accessories and supplies (for example, ECG leadwires/cable sets, mounts)
The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 monitoring system components are introduced below.