Nellcor OXIMAX N-560, Operator'S Manual

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Using the N-560
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Alarm Limits Changed Indicator
If an alarm limit is changed from the N - 560’s power - on default setting, a
decimal point appears after the applicable displayed value, during patient
monitoring and when alarm limits are viewed. The decimal point remains
on the display until the N
- 560 is turned off or the limit is returned to the
default value.
Alarm limits that have been changed from the default setting are
identified by a decimal point (.) after the displayed reading (%SpO
2
or
Pulse Rate).
Setting Alarm Limits
Discussion
Alarm limits determine the upper and lower points of patient data at
which the N-560 will sound an alarm.
Procedure
With the N-560 in the normal monitoring mode:
1. Press
SpO2 Alarm Limit
button to view the current %SpO
2
upper
alarm limit.