Rad-5/5v
Chapter 3: Basic Setup and Use
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5.
Check that the display shows mode, SpO
2
Low Alarm Limit, SpO
2
High Alarm
Limit, Pulse Rate Low Alarm Limit, Pulse Rate High
----
Alarm Limit, Sensitivity
and Averaging Time.
6.
Check that the front panel display is free of alarm and system failure messages
(see
Chapter 5: Alarms and Messages
on page 39) and the battery indicator
shows a good charge (see
Battery Level Indicator
on page 26.)
7.
On the display, verify the readings for SpO
2
and pulse rate.
Note:
“- - - “ will flash on the numeric display until the SpO
2
and pulse rate
readings from the sensor have stabilized (approximately 10-seconds).
8.
Rad-5 only:
Check that the patient alarms are functional by setting the high and
low SpO
2
and pulse rate alarm limits above and below the patient readings. See
Menu Level 1 - Alarm Limit and Alarm Volume
on page 33.
An alarm tone sounds.
The alarm limit and reading flash on the display.
9.
Check the sensor alarms are functional by removing the sensor from the patient.
“SEn OFF” message appears on the display.
The alarm tone sounds.
The Visual Alarm Indicator flashes.
10.
Disconnect the sensor from the patient cable or device.
Confirm that “NO SEn” message now appears on the display with the alarm
tone.
NOTE:
“NO SEn” and “SEn OFF” will only generate an alarm if the Rad-5/5v is
actively monitoring a patient when the sensor is disconnected.
11.
Rad-5 only:
Check the parameter-violation alarm silence operation.
Create an alarm condition by lowering the SpO
2
or pulse rate high alarm
limits below the patient readings.
Press the Alarm Silence button.
The alarm tone silences for 120-seconds.
12.
To begin patient monitoring:
Set the alarm limits (
Rad-5 only
).
Set the alarm volume (
Rad-5 only
).
Set the pulse beep volume.
13.
Check that the measured data is appropriate. See
Successful Monitoring for
SpO2 and PR
on page 16.
14.
Monitor the patient. See
Normal Patient Monitoring
on page 26.
15.
After monitoring is complete, remove the sensor from the patient. If trending is
enabled, turn it off.
16.
Press and hold the Power On/Off Button for 2-seconds to turn the device off.
NOTE:
Turn the device off between uses to conserve battery life.
