Operator’s Manual
LifeSense
®
Vet
LS1-10R
Veterinary Vital Signs Monitor
Capnograph/Pulse Oximeter
English
Page 1: ...Operator s Manual LifeSense Vet LS1 10R Veterinary Vital Signs Monitor Capnograph Pulse Oximeter English ...
Page 2: ...41 USA 1 763 553 9968 outside USA 800 356 8874 USA and Canada Fax 1 763 553 7807 E mail info nonin com Nonin Medical B V Prins Hendriklaan 26 1075 BD Amsterdam Netherlands 31 0 13 79 99 040 Europe Fax 31 0 13 79 99 042 E mail infointl nonin com nonin com References to Nonin in this manual shall imply Nonin Medical Inc Nonin LifeSense and PureLight are registered trademarks of Nonin Medical Inc 201...
Page 3: ...tion 17 Mounting 18 Pulse Oximeter Sensor 18 Indications for Use 18 Applying the Sensor 18 Sample Line 20 Indications for Use 20 Applying the Sample Line 20 Single Use Disposable Moisture Trap and Filter 20 Replacing the Moisture Trap Filter 20 Trend Screen 21 Getting Started 22 Preparations 22 Connect the Animal 22 Turn on the Monitor 22 Check the Alarm Limits 22 Disconnect the Animal 23 Settings...
Page 4: ...ormance 30 Cleaning the Sensor 30 Cleaning the Monitor 30 Calibration 30 Recommended Inspections and Functional Check 31 Troubleshooting 33 Fault Messages 33 Troubleshooting 34 Accessories 35 Monitor Accessories 35 Pulse Oximeter Accessories 35 Capnography Accessories 35 Technical Information 36 Operating Environment 36 Storage Environment 36 Power Requirements 36 System Specifications 37 Pulse Ox...
Page 5: ... Figures Figure 1 Start up Screens 8 Figure 2 Operating Screen 10 Figure 3 Trend Screen 13 Figure 4 Rear View of Monitor 14 Figure 5 Right Side of Monitor 16 Figure 6 Replacing the Moisture Trap Filter 21 ...
Page 6: ... Table 5 Right Side Components and Descriptions 16 Table 6 Factory Default Settings 24 Table 7 High Priority Alarm Parameters and Causes 27 Table 8 Low Priority Alarm Parameters and Causes 28 Table 9 CO2 and EtCO2 Concentration Corrections 38 Table 10 Electromagnetic Emissions 39 Table 11 Electromagnetic Immunity 40 Table 12 Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Immunity 41 Table...
Page 7: ...ower supply to the outlet If the LifeSense Vet fails to respond as described discontinue use and contact Nonin Technical Service Use only Nonin branded PureLight veterinary pulse oximeter sensors These sensors are manufactured to meet the accuracy specifications of Nonin pulse oximeters Using other manufacturer s sensors can result in improper pulse oximeter performance Inadequate perfusion thick ...
Page 8: ...f the device If you are unsure how to reach your distributor please call Nonin for your distributor s contact information Always turn off and unplug the monitor prior to cleaning the monitor or changing the Nonin branded PureLight veterinary sensor or moisture trap and or filter Portable and mobile RF communications equipment may interfere with medical electrical equipment Readings may be affected...
Page 9: ... stomach and esophagus and yield false results Observe six breaths before interpreting results If the device has been stored in cold temperatures allow sufficient time for LifeSense Vet to adapt to normal room temperature before using it Never store or transport LifeSense Vet where condensation can occur However if this has occurred wait until all condensation has evaporated before using LifeSense...
Page 10: ...of arterial oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin Factors that may degrade pulse oximeter performance or affect the accuracy of the measurement include the following All parts and accessories connected to the serial port of this device must be certified according to at least IEC Standard EN 60950 or UL 1950 for data processing equipment The monitor is equipped with automatic barometric pressu...
Page 11: ...nclosure is tilted up to 15 degrees per IEC 60529 UL Mark for Canada and the United States with respect to electric shock fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 60601 1 and CAN CSA C22 2 No 601 1 ON OFF Audible Alarm Pause Resume Charging indicator This indicator is green when the monitor is connected to a power outlet DC input Used for connecting the power supply l O l O l Serial ...
Page 12: ...and Audible Alarm Pause Resume are located on the upper right corner of the front panel Next to these buttons there is a small indicator that turns green when the monitor is connected to the power outlet LifeSense Vet operates on battery power for approximately 8 hours About Capnography The monitor uses sidestream non dispersive infrared NDIR spectroscopy to continuously measure the amount of carb...
Page 13: ...7 Operator Requirements The LifeSense Vet monitor is easy to operate Each operator should read this manual before using the monitor LifeSense Vet should only be operated by a qualified professional ...
Page 14: ...pply See Accessories for information on optional accessories All operator settings are adjusted using the touch panel display on the monitor Monitor Front Views When the monitor is turned on it displays the start up screens figure 1 and table 1 and then the operating figure 2 and table 2 and trend screens figure 3 and table 3 The following section describes the icons on these screens as well as th...
Page 15: ...n See Factory Default Settings section for more information 4 Medium Animal Pressing this icon selects the default alarm limits for a medium animal Only available if Audible Alarm Enable icon is chosen on previous screen See Factory Default Settings section for more information Default if no icon is chosen 5 Large Animal Pressing this icon selects the default alarm limits for a large animal Only a...
Page 16: ... value set by the operator The lower figures represent the lowest value set When the parameter readings fall between the low and high settings they are treated as normal values Values outside these limits activate both audible and visual alarms The limit that triggered the alarm flashes on the display 3 Up Down Bar Control buttons for increasing or decreasing an alarm limit 4 Charge Indicator This...
Page 17: ...tting is OFF 7 HR Displays the pulse rate as beats per minute BPM 8 SpO2 Displays oxygen saturation SpO2 9 ETCO2 Displays the partial pressure of end tidal CO2 in expired air EtCO2 is shown as mmHg or kPa The value is averaged after each breath at the corresponding respiration averaging rate 10 RR Displays the respiratory rate in breaths per minute The value is the adjustable 1 to 8 breath average...
Page 18: ...or will be either 1 2 4 or 8 and is automatically set 17 Battery Indicator Displays the battery status See Checking Battery Capacity for more information 18 FiCO2 Displays the inhaled CO2 averaged after each breath at the corresponding respiration rate 19 Hi FiCO2 Limit Setting Limit setting for inhaled CO2 The alarm limit can be adjusted by pressing the button to toggle between 3 preset values 20...
Page 19: ... cannot be changed 3 Trend RR Displays a trend graph of the respiratory rate This scale is fixed and cannot be changed 4 Trend EtCO2 Displays a trend graph of the EtCO2 values This scale is fixed and cannot be changed 5 Trend Cursor A trend cursor points out where the actual sample is in the time interval 6 Trend Timescale Timescale is presented in half hour segments 7 Trend Time The total trend t...
Page 20: ...ould be replaced after each use or cleaning It fits into the moisture trap and protects the monitor from moisture The moisture trap clicks into position from the left hand side of the monitor When the moisture trap is removed guide marks numbered 1 and 2 and arrows are visible on the back of the monitor These guide marks help the user insert the moisture trap 1 Slide the moisture trap into positio...
Page 21: ... Guide to Symbols for descriptions of the different symbols Every LifeSense Vet device has a unique serial number for identification 5 Gas Outlet For scavenging system when the monitor is used with anesthetic agents Not for use in re breathing systems Table 4 Rear View Features and Descriptions Continued No Name Description ...
Page 22: ...t to a PC 2 DC Input Used to connect the power supply to the monitor Only use Nonin specified power supplies 3 SpO2 Connector NONIN SpO2 Used to connect the Nonin veterinary pulse oximeter sensor to the monitor See Accessories for a list of pulse oximeter sensors No other sensors may be used WARNING Use only Nonin branded PureLight veterinary pulse oximeter sensors These sensors are manufactured t...
Page 23: ...as it is possible for the monitor to be connected to a power outlet 1 Place the monitor in a position so the display can be clearly seen 2 Turn on LifeSense Vet monitor on by pressing the ON OFF button until you hear a beep The battery symbol on the touch panel display shows battery capacity 3 Plug the LifeSense Vet power supply into the power outlet as soon as there is no need for battery operati...
Page 24: ... are designed to non invasively measure oxygen saturation SpO2 pulse rate and plethysmographic pulse waveforms Applying the Sensor 1 Choose the appropriate sensor for the animal that will be monitored CAUTION Do not mount LifeSense Vet directly above the animal If the monitor is mounted be sure to check that the adjustable mounting clamp is securely affixed CAUTION When mounting the monitor to a m...
Page 25: ...o inaccurate readings Never alter or modify the sensor since this also may affect the performance or accuracy CAUTION Inspect the pulse oximeter sensor application site periodically to ensure correct sensor alignment and skin integrity CAUTION This device is designed to determine the percentage of arterial oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin Factors that may degrade pulse oximeter performan...
Page 26: ...ew moisture traps and filters within easy reach When the moisture trap is removed guide marks numbered 1 and 2 and arrows are visible on the back of the monitor These guide marks help the operator insert the moisture trap Replacing the Moisture Trap Filter 1 Place the filter in the moisture trap as shown in figure 6 1 2 Slide the moisture trap into position figure 6 2 using the guide marks on the ...
Page 27: ...ending data for pulse rate SpO2 respiration and EtCO2 The scale of the graphs is automatically set and cannot be adjusted The 4 hour timescale is divided into 30 minute segments To access the trend screen figure 3 press the Trend icon on the operating screen To exit the trend screen manually press anywhere on the touch panel display All trend data clears when the device is turned off 1 2 3 ...
Page 28: ...ckwise Connect the Animal Attach the sampling line to the T connector and connect the large end of the T connector to the endotracheal tube The small end of the T connector connects to the breathing circuit Only use sample lines recommended by Nonin see Accessories Apply the veterinary pulse oximeter sensor to the animal as described in Applying the Sensor or refer to the individual sensor Instruc...
Page 29: ...ht T connector from the breathing circuit NOTE If the monitor is ON and there is no animal connected the alarm will activate CAUTION Inspect the pulse oximeter sensor application site periodically to ensure correct sensor alignment and skin integrity CAUTION Set or adjust only one parameter at a time Contraindication Do not use LifeSense Vet during defibrillation WARNING LifeSense Vet is intended ...
Page 30: ...ute BPM 180 BPM 150 BPM HR lower limit 60 BPM 50 BPM 40 BPM SpO2 upper limit 100 100 100 SpO2 lower limit 85 90 90 ETCO2 upper limit 60 mmHg or 8 0 kPa 50 mmHg or 6 5 kPa 60 mmHg or 8 0 kPa ETCO2 lower limit 20 mmHg or 2 5 kPa 25 mmHg or 3 0 kPa 20 mmHg or 2 5 kPa FiCO2 10 mmHg or 1 0 kPa 10 mmHg or 1 0 kPa 10 mmHg or 1 0 kPa RR upper limit 65 Respirations Per Minute RPM 40 RPM 35 RPM RR lower lim...
Page 31: ... Limits Respiration Limits EtCO2 Limits FiCO2 Limits Upper limit 450 BPM Lower limit 0 BPM Upper limit 100 Lower limit 0 Upper limit 93 RPM Lower limit 0 RPM Upper limit 99 mmHg or 9 9 kPa Lower limit 0 mmHg or kPa Limit range 5 10 20 mmHg or 0 5 1 0 2 0 kPa preset limits press button to toggle ...
Page 32: ... certain conditions such as if an alarm limit is outside the set limit the animal is not connected or if an equipment fault occurs The alarm is both visual a blinking parameter limit or message and audible beeping tones at different intervals Alarm Silence The operator can silence the audible alarm for 2 minutes by pressing the Audible Alarm Pause Resume button The audible alarms stay deactivated ...
Page 33: ...vice is unable to provide a measurement value See table 8 for parameters fault messages and possible causes Low priority alarms are both audible and visual Audible alarms beep slower in a low priority situation than in a high priority situation The fault message displays on the monitor Table 7 High Priority Alarm Parameters and Causes Parameter Cause of alarm Hi Pulse Outside the high limit settin...
Page 34: ... not connected to the monitor Pulse oximetry CHECK SITE Sensor is not connected to the animal Pulse oximetry ARTIFACT A questionable pulse was detected Pulse oximetry SIGNAL LOW Hard to detect a pulse Verify perfusion status at the sensor application site minimize motion and verify that there is not excessive ambient light Capnometry OCCLUSION Low or no flow from sample line tubing Check sample tu...
Page 35: ...ols below A filled battery symbol indicates the monitor can be used for approximately 8 hours A depleted battery symbol indicates the battery has run out of power and needs recharging immediately To check the battery s capacity time how long a fully charged battery is able to power the device When a fully charged battery only provides approximately 4 hours of operation it needs to be replaced Cont...
Page 36: ... isopropyl alcohol Allow the monitor to dry completely after cleaning Calibration LifeSense Vet has a built in zero point calibration function for CO2 Perform the calibration procedure at least every 6 months or if the baseline of the CO2 graph is elevated The calibration apparatus see Accessories is reusable for approximately 100 times When the pellets start to turn purple they cannot absorb any ...
Page 37: ... the room b Verify that the gas valve needle is in the green zone of the dial indicator If the gas valve is in the red zone the CO2 tank is empty and should be replaced c Release gas for 4 5 seconds until the ball rises to the top of the column and then turn off the gas valve This equals one exhale The ball should return to the bottom of the column when the gas valve is turned off Repeat 2 3 times...
Page 38: ...ng alarm situations for all parameters 9 Visually verify the zero point of the CO2 graph is not elevated CAUTION The filter moisture trap T connector tubing and cannula are single use disposable components Replace after each use WARNING If the LifeSense Vet fails to respond as described discontinue use and contact Nonin Technical Service WARNING Never allow liquids to enter into or to be spilled o...
Page 39: ...he moisture trap Verify connection to moisture trap NO PROBE The sensor is not connected to the monitor Check all sensor connections between animal and the monitor CHECK SITE The sensor is not connected to the animal or the sensor is damaged Check sensor application site ARTIFACT A detected pulse beat did not match the detected pulse interval Check the sensor application site Reapply sensor to ano...
Page 40: ...heck the animal s status It is also possible to get a low reading if an air leakage has occurred in the sample line moisture trap or internally Check animal status Check the moisture trap and filter Replace the moisture trap and filter if necessary Check sample line connector and visually inspect the sample line for signs of damage If the problem persists contact Nonin Technical Service WARM UP wi...
Page 41: ...k of the monitor Adjustable Mounting Clamp Allows mounting to 20 50 mm 0 8 2 0 in diameter poles Use with mounting bracket Model Number Description 2000SA Small Animal Flex Sensor Vet 2000SL Lingual Sensor Clip Vet 2000T Veterinary Transflectance Sensor Item Description CO2 Sample Line Single use disposable universal sample line with male Luer lock connectors at both ends 2 1 m Straight T Connecto...
Page 42: ...has occurred wait until all condensation has evaporated before using LifeSense Vet CAUTION If LifeSense Vet is intended to be stored for longer periods of time always charge the battery to full capacity before storing it in order to prevent damage to the equipment Power Ratings Unit Rated supply voltages or voltage ranges for the power supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Input voltage to LifeSense Vet fro...
Page 43: ...rams 1 8 pounds Operation Working Temperature 23 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Atmospheric Pressure 540 795 mmHg 720 to 1060 hPa Altitude Up to 9 000 ft 2 740 m Storage Temperature 22 F to 158 F 30 C to 70 C Humidity 10 to 95 non condensing Pump Pump Flow 100 ml min Flow Accuracy 20 ml min Alarms Sound Pressure Level 65 dBa maximum at 1 m in front of monitor Classificatio...
Page 44: ...piration Accuracy 3 to 50 RPM 2 51 to 60 RPM 3 EtCO2 CO2 Range 0 to 99 mmHg or 0 to 9 9 kPa EtCO2 CO2 Accuracy 2 mmHg 0 2 kPa 8 of reading 540 795 mmHg EtCO2 CO2 reading reaches its steady state accuracy 10 minutes after power up Update Frequency Once every breath No breath after 20 seconds Sampling Rate 4 Hz 4 times per second Total System Response Time 3 5 seconds includes delay time and rise ti...
Page 45: ... energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF Emissions CISPR 11 Class B This device is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Harmonic Emissi...
Page 46: ...V differential mode 2 kV for common mode Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in U...
Page 47: ...than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 Professional Transport 20 V m 80 AM 1 kHz modulation 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz 20 V m Notes At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by abso...
Page 48: ...Transmitter W 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 37 0 37 0 74 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 7 3 7 7 4 100 12 12 23 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the t...
Page 49: ...e purchaser by serial number that there is a defect provided said notification occurs within the applicable warranty period This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy by the purchaser hereunder for any LifeSense Vet delivered to the purchaser which is found to be defective in any manner whether such remedies be in contract tort or by law This warranty excludes cost of delivery to and fro...
