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Settings and Alarms
Touch Panel Display
All adjustments and settings are made using the RespSense touch panel display. Each specific
parameter is adjusted by using the up/down arrows on the display bar
.
Factory Default Settings
RespSense recalls and displays the factory default settings (table 5) upon start-up. At the start-
up screen, the operator can select from two different default settings (only if alarms are activated
on the first start-up screen). Adjust settings according to each patient’s needs.
Table 5: Factory Default Settings
Parameter
> 30kg / 66lbs Patient Selected
30kg / 66lbs Patient Selected
ETCO
2
upper limit
7.5 kPa or 57 mmHg
7.5 kPa or 57 mmHg
ETCO
2
lower limit
1.5 kPa or 13 mmHg
1.5 kPa or 13 mmHg
RR upper limit
28 respirations per minute (RPM) 80 RPM
RR lower limit
6 RPM
20 RPM
WARNING: Verify all alarm settings and limits during system startup to ensure that
they are set as intended.
CAUTION:
Setting alarm limits to extremes can render the alarm system useless.
CAUTION:
Before each use, it is the operator’s responsibility to verify the alarm
limits are appropriate for the patient being monitored.
CAUTION:
Do not cover or block speaker opening. This may significantly reduce the
sound volume.
CAUTION:
The monitor is equipped with automatic barometric pressure compensation.
End tidal pCO
2
values displayed are calculated based on an atmospheric pressure of
760 mmHg and pH
2
O of 47 mmHg (example: 760 – 47 = 713, 713 x 5% = 36 mmHg).
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