natus neuro Embla Dx Series, User And Service Manual

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User and Service Manual Natus® Brain Monitor &
Embla Dx Series™
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Introduction
The Natus® Brain Monitor & Embla Dx Series amplifiers are designed for the acquisition of EEG and
PSG data. The amplifiers design consists of a Natus Base unit and an amplifier breakout box. The Natus
Base is common for all variations of the amplifier and the breakout box varies depending on the amplifier
model. There are three variations of the Natus Brain Monitor & Embla Dx Series amplifier as follows:

Natus Brain Monitor

Natus Embla NDx

Natus Embla SDx
The amplifiers feature referential and differential AC inputs, dedicated sensor inputs for respiratory
signals, a removable stainless steel luer lock pressure input, an integrated Nonin® pulse oximeter, event
button connection, and up to 16 DC inputs. This rugged device was designed with extensive clinical input
to meet the workflow and application needs of the EEG, LTM, or PSG Lab.
A “+” logo on the front of the Natus Base unit indicates that the base unit is a 2
nd
generation Natus base.
The 2
nd
generation Natus base is compatible with the 4 amplifiers described in this manual, as well as the
EMU40EX and the Quantum Breakouts which bear
the same “+” logo. The Natus Base offers TCP/IP and
USB connectivity for quick and easy installation.
Amplifier features include:

Up to 64 AC inputs (40 referential, and 24 referential/differential configurable)

Up to 16 DC channels (12 on Natus Base unit + 4 on Brain Monitor & Embla NDx Breakouts)

Integrated Pulse Oximeter including SpO2, Pulse Rate and Plethysmogram signals

Ability to initiate an impedance test, change the threshold, and view the results in the patient
room

Digital Trigger Input

A small and lightweight breakout box

TCP/IP and USB connectivity

Patient-event switch interface on both the breakout box and base units

Photic stimulator interface for EEG applications (excluding Embla SDx).

Holster for cart mounting

Pouch for extended EEG studies
WARNING: We strongly recommend that you read the Contraindications, Warnings and
Cautions sections of this manual before operating this amplifier.
Intended Use
The Natus Brain Monitor Amplifier is intended to be used as an electroencephalograph: to acquire,
display, store and archive electrophysiological signals.
The amplifier should be used in conjunction with Natus
NeuroWorks™/SleepWorks™
software to acquire
scalp and intracranial electroencephalographic (EEG) signals as well as polysomnographic (PSG)
signals.
The Natus Brain Monitor Amplifier is intended to be used by trained medical professionals, and is
designed for use in clinical environments such as hospital rooms, epilepsy monitoring units, intensive
care units, and operating rooms. It can be used with patients of all ages, but is not designed for fetal use.