Trio™ Operating Instructions
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Operations
Parameter Menus
2.4.2
Respiration Monitoring
The
Trio
utilizes thoracic impedance to measure respiration. This is accomplished by passing
a small electrical signal across the RA and LL (R and F) ECG limb leads. This signal changes
as the patient's chest wall rises and falls during the breath cycle. The change of impedance
between the two (2) electrodes, (due to the thoracic movement), produces a respiratory
waveform on the screen.
2.4.2.1
Setting Up Respiration Measurement
For Respiration monitoring, it is not necessary to use additional electrodes. However, the
proper placement of electrodes is important. Depending upon the medical condition of the
patient it may be necessary to reposition the ECG electrodes to optimize respiratory signal.
Prep the patient’s skin for electrode placement as described in the ECG section of this manual
(See section 2.4.1).
2.4.2.2
Respiration Setup Menu
Accessing the Respiration Menu
To access the
RESP SETUP
menu, select
RESP
from the
RESP
parameter tile using the
Navigator™ Knob. The
RESP SETUP
menu (FIGURE 2-29) is displayed. Use the Navigator
Knob to adjust settings. To close the menu, select
NORMAL SCREEN
(from the menu or the
FIGURE 2-29
Respiration Setup Menu
Respiration Setup Menu Selections
ALM
Allows the user to turn the
RESP
(Respiration) alarm
ON
or
OFF
.
Choose
ON
to enable the alarm; choose
OFF
to disable the alarm. If
the alarm is set to
OFF
, the alarm
OFF
symbol
will display to the
right of
RESP
on the screen. The
RESP
alarm is activated when the
respiration rate exceeds set high or low
RESP
values.
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