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Operating the Model 340V
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Chapter 3:
Operating the Model 340V
3.1 Measuring Pulse Oximetry
To measure and display pulse
oximetry, follow these steps:
1) Choose an appropriate sensor.
2) Place the sensor according to the
instructions with the sensor.
3) Connect the sensor to the
SENSOR CABLE CONNECTION
of the Model 340V.
NOTE: The sensor might move
slightly within the connector.
4) Follow all guidelines in section
“
Faulty Reading & Sensor
Complication Prevention ” to
prevent faulty readings and
sensor complications.
5) Power on the unit with one short
depression of the POWER
ON/OFF KEY. The Model 340V
tests the displays and the
indicators
with the initiated
POWER-UP TEST.
NOTE: One long depression of
the POWER ON/OFF KEY
initiates the Internal Confidence
Tests (see section
“Internal
Confidence Tests” in Chapter 3).
6) Check that all LED segments light
up during the POWER-UP TEST.
7) Be sure that the VISUAL PULSE
RATE INDICATOR is flashing
during the monitoring process.
8) Read the animal’s oxygen saturation and heart rate off of the
OXYGEN SATURATION and PULSE RATE DISPLAY.
9) Listen to the PULSE RATE INDICATOR.
WARNING
A non-functioning LED
segment may yield inaccurate
pulse oximetry readings.
WARNING
Do NOT silence the audible
alarms if the safety of the
animal could be compromised.
WARNING
To ensure personal safety and
proper operation of the Model
340V, adhere to ALL
directions, information, and
cautions stipulated within this
document.
WARNING
Animal movement, light-source
interference, or any other
disturbances that occur for
more than 30 seconds are
indicated by a blinking display.
The displayed pulse
oximeter readings are at least
30 seconds old.