BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor Operator’s Manual
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From the
Other
block, set
Arrhy Shield Time
.
The arrhythmia alarm timeout period is two minutes by default.
NOTE
To disable this function, set
Arrhy Shield Time
to
0
.
•
For the following alarms, alarm light and alarm tone cannot be disabled: HR high, HR low,
Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Afib End, Irr. Rhythm End.
•
The timeout period is only applicable to the alarms in the medium priority chains and atrial
fibrillation chain. For the alarms in the high priority chain, alarm tone and alarm light are presented
as soon as the alarm condition is detected.
•
Alarm indication rules for alarms in the atrial fibrillation chain are the same with those for the
medium priority chains.
8.6.5.3
Arrhythmia Alarm Timeout Rules
The following table explains how auidble and visual alarm indicate during arrhythmia alarm timeout.
8.7
ST Segment Monitoring
ST monitoring is intended for adult, pediatric and neonatal patient.
8.7.1
ST Safety Information
WARNING
•
ST values may be affected by such factors as some drugs or metabolic and conduction disturbances.
•
ST deviation is often calculated at a fixed offset from the J point. Changes in heart rate may affect ST.
•
The ST deviation measurement algorithm has been tested for accuracy. The significance of ST
segment changes needs to be determined by a physician.
•
This monitor provides ST deviation level change information. The clinical significance of the ST level
change information should be determined by a physician.
8.7.2
Enabling ST Monitoring
The ST monitoring function is disabled by default. Before you start ST monitoring, enable the ST function. To do
so, follow this procedure:
1.
Select the ECG numeric area or waveform area to enter the
ECG
menu.
Previous alarm
Current alarm
Alarm indication
Alarm in high priority
chain
Alarm in high priority chain
Alarm light and alarm tone
Alarm in medium priority chain
During timeout period, alarm light and alarm tone
are disabled. When the timeout period is reached,
alarm light and alarm tone are reactivated.
Alarm in medium
priority chain
Alarm in high priority chain
Alarm light and alarm tone
Alarm in the same medium priority
chain, but with higher priority
Alarm light and alarm tone
The same alarm reoccurs
During timeout period, alarm light and alarm tone
are disabled. When the timeout period is reached,
alarm light and alarm tone are reactivated.
Alarm in the same medium priority
chain, but with lower priority
During timeout period, alarm light and alarm tone
are disabled. When the timeout period is reached,
alarm light and alarm tone are reactivated.
Alarm in other medium priority chain
Alarm light and alarm tone
