Page 1: ...992Nellcor Incorporated J Edentec Corporation 10252 Valley View Road Eden Prairie MN 55344 U S A 0 To contact Edentec s representative in the United States call 612 941 3006 outside the United States call Edentec s local representative Caution Federal law U S restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician 023466A 0492 ...
Page 2: ...EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Post this list near your telephone Ambulance 911 Police 911 Fire Department 911 Doctor Other Telephone Numbers Caregiver Home Care Provider u ...
Page 3: ... 11 The Parts of the Monitor 12 The Front of the Monitor 13 The Back of the Monitor 15 Using the Monitor 17 Alarms 21 Changing Settings 21 Changing from Adult to Neonatal Alarm Limits 21 Changing Alarm Limits 21 Turning the Audio Alarm Off Temporarily 22 Changing the Alarm Volume 23 Changing the Temporary Silence Period 23 Changing the Pulse Tone Volume 24 Changing Operating Mode 24 Using C LOCK E...
Page 4: ...nt Data Using a NELLCOR P200 Printer 29 ToSetor Change the Dateand Time 30 Using the Battery 31 To Connect the Interface Powerbase 31 ToUse the Battery 31 Careand Cleaning of the Monitor 32 Routine Care of the Monitor 32 Cleaning the Monitor 32 Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting 33 Status Messages 37 Appendix A Standard Alarm Settings 38 IV ...
Page 5: ...the monitor Intended Use This monitor can be used for patients of all ages It measures blood oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate continuously It sounds an alarm and an alarm light blinks when detected oxygen levels or pulse rate are above or below the alarm settings The N 200 monitor may be used with or without ECG synchronization This monitor does not distinguish between normal hemoglobin and...
Page 6: ...to plug the monitor into a standard wall socket 3 prong and recharge the monitor s internal battery A monitor that displays electrical signals from the heart throughelectrocardiogram ECG asheartrate not pulse rate The part of the red blood cellthat carries oxygen Health care professional who supplies the monitor provides training on its use and does follow up and maintenance checks The section of ...
Page 7: ... indicates that very little blood flow occurs in the area A method of determining oxygen saturation levels The part of the pulse oximetry system that actually sends and receives the light Using signals from more than one source and using them to synchronize the pulse oximeter s oxygen measurement This enhances oxygen measurement especially when the patient has poor perfusion or is moving around A ...
Page 8: ...ded to be used Excessive light such as fluorescent lamps ordirectsunlight may causethe monitor not to work correctly If this happens cover the sensor area with a piece of dark cloth to block the extra light DO NOT reuse disposable pulse sensors Dispose of them as instructed DO NOT get pulse sensors wet or they may not work correctly DO NOT change the alarmsettings that your home care provider has ...
Page 9: ...DO NOT place the monitor in water or any other liquid Do NOT use abrasive or caustic cleaners on the monitor or pulse sensors Remove the pulse sensor before bathing the patient ...
Page 10: ...l a patientmodule andanoximeter called amonitor in this manual Refer to Figure 1 Pulse Sensor Patient Module I IH Monitor a w SB US Figure 1 The pulse sensor patient module and monitor are the three parts of a pulse oximetry system ECG equipment is optional The plastic reusable sensor gentlysandwiches anarea of thebody thathasalotof blood flow near the surface Reusable plasticsensorsmay be used on...
Page 11: ...side of the pulse sensor to the other side through the skin When this light passes through the blood some light is absorbed by the hemoglobin the part of the blood cell that carriesoxygen The light not absorbed is measured by a detector on the other side of the sensor see Figure 3 Light source Detector Pulse Sensor Tissue containing pulsatile blood Figure 3 Some of the light is absorbed when it pa...
Page 12: ...goesaboveorbelow the alarmsettings an alarm sounds from a loudspeaker in the bottom of the monitor and a light flashes on the monitor s front panel seeFigure 5 Your patient sdoctordetermines these alarm settings If you turn the monitoroff andbackon be surethat you checkthe alarm settings and adjust them if necessary Alarm tone sounds Monitor G l fiS Figure 5 An alarm occurs when either the oxygen ...
Page 13: ...onitor to synchronize the N 200 s measurements to the patient s heartbeat Ask your home care provider to determine if this can be done WARNING This monitor acts as an early warning device You must ACT when the alarm sounds The monitor cannot act for you The monitor cannot prevent your patient s oxygen saturation levels from falling below a safe level or your patient s heart from stopping It will h...
Page 14: ...ere Not to Place Your Monitor Follow these guidelines for placing your monitor 10 WARNINGS DO NOT place the monitor in the crib or bed with your patient DO NOT place the monitor on a carpeted floor The alarm may be muffled by the carpeting DO NOT place the monitor on or near electrical equipment such as television sets radios microwave ovens or electric heaters These may affect the monitor and cau...
Page 15: ...ight Remove the pulse sensor before bathing the patient DO NOT allow the pulse sensor to get wet __ Using a Pulse Sensor Nellcorprovides several types of pulse sensors alsocalled oxygen transducers Some pulse sensors are disposable and others canbe reused Yourhome care provider has determined which is the best type of pulse sensor for your patient Follow your home care provider s instructions on h...
Page 16: ... patient module or without one Do notattempt toconnect apulse sensor toany connector onthemonitor s rear panel The N 200 patient module with ECG may be connected to ECG leads connectedto the patient N 200 mini patient module cannot If you wish to use an ECG signal with the N 200 mini patient module an ECG lead from abedside ECG monitor mustbe connected to the ECG IN OUT connector on thebackof theN...
Page 17: ...ic battery capacity check is also recommended The time interval for this check is left to the discretion of the customer Depending on how the unit is used the customer may wish to perform a battery check as often as every 6 months This check should also include inspection of the batteries physical condi tion Any batteries with signs of leakage or corrosion should be replaced Refer to the applicabl...
Page 18: ...ity This test requires that the unit be fully charged for 14hours Use the Test N 1000 following procedure 1 Placethe N 1000 in either ON or STDBY mode ensuring that the instru ment is plugged into an operational properly grounded AC outlet 2 Turn on the N 1000 MAINS switch and verify that the rear panel AC power indicator illuminates 3 Charge the battery for a minimum of 14 hours 4 Test the N 1000...
Page 19: ...dic battery capacity check is also recommended The time interval for this check is left to the discretion of the customer Depending on how the unit is used the customer may wish to perform a battery check as often as every 6 months This check should also include inspection of the batteries physical condi tion Any batteries with signs of leakage or corrosion should be replaced Refer to the applicab...
Page 20: ...his test requires that the unit be fully charged for 14hours Use the Test N 1000 following procedure 1 Place the N 1000 in either ON or STDBY mode ensuring that the instru ment is plugged into an operational properly grounded AC outlet 2 Turn on the N 1000MAINS switch and verify that the rear panel AC power indicator illuminates 3 Charge the battery for a minimum of 14 hours 4 Test the N 1000 for ...
Page 21: ...y decreases over time due to several factors such as temperature depth of discharge and number of charge discharge cycles Replacing the battery periodically ensures battery operation when needed A periodic battery capacity check is also recommended The time interval for this check is left to the discretion of the customer Depending on how the unit is used the customer may wish to perform a battery...
Page 22: ...y decreasesover time due to several factors such as temperature depth of discharge and number of charge discharge cycles Replacing the battery periodically ensures battery operation when needed A periodic battery capacity check is also recommended The time interval for this check is left to the discretion of the customer Depending on how the unit is used the customer may wish to perform a battery ...
Page 23: ...y decreases over time due to several factors such as temperature depth of discharge and number of charge discharge cycles Replacing the battery periodically ensures battery operation when needed A periodic battery capacity check is also recommended The time interval for this check is left to the discretion of the customer Depending on how the unit is used the customer may wish to perform a battery...
