Medica EasyStat, Operator'S Manual

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r
s s
s s
s
Ca++ is replaced with Cl- when Cl- mode is selected.
If the sampler is not returned within two minutes of aspiration the
sample will be pumped to waste
Sample analysis can be interrupted by pressing NO.
STOP
ANALYSIS?
is displayed. Press YES and
ANALYSIS
INTERRUPTED
is displayed before returning to the
LIFT
SAMPLER TO ANALYZE pH PCO2 PO2 Hct Na+
K+ Ca++
screen.
When analysis is complete, the measured results are printed with the
current sample number. The measured results are reported in mmHg
for blood gas parameters and mmol/L for electrolytes. When alter-
nate units are on (refer to
CONFIGURATION
in the
SETUP
MENU
), blood gas results are expressed in KPa and electrolytes are
expressed in mEq/L.
Results are automatically printed after each analysis if the printer is
turned on under
CONFIGURATION
in the
SETUP MENU
. The
measured results are compared to the normal and critical limits set
under
SET REFERENCE LIMITS
in the
SETUP MENU
.
When analysis results are in the critical range, they are flagged as
low (
↓↓
) or high (
↑↑
) on both the display and the printout. Patient
results that are outside the normal range, and not in the critical range
will be flagged as low (
↓
) or high (
↑
) on the display and printout. If
any result is not within the analyzer’s measurement range, the result
is displayed and printed as — e.g., pH < 6.50
↓↓
or pH > 8.00
↑↑
.
The display will show < 6.50 ↓↓ or > 8.00 ↑↑ blinking on and off.
The analyzer displays
CALCULATED VALUES?
. The calculated
results print with the measured results. View the calculated values by
pressing YES.