Respironics bilichek, User Instruction Manual

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12.2 Completing a Patient Test -- Performing the Patient Test
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
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After performing the calibration, pull on the Bili Cal ™ tab and peel away the protective
covering and calibration material from the Bili Cal Individual Calibration Tip and
dispose. The display should be blinking “005” indicating that 5 measurements need to be
made.
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Press and release the TRIGGER button. The unit is now activated and ready to
take a measurement. Gently press the Bili Cal Tip against the infant’s forehead. The
Measurement Status Indicator (MSI) on the display will change from amber to green
when proper pressure is applied. Do
not continue to increase pressure, this will result in
an E04 error message.
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The display will read “005” and will stop blinking when proper pressure has been
applied. The measurement should take less than 2 seconds. At the end of the
measurement, a beep will sound (if audio is on) and the display will change to “004”.
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Lift the Bili Cal Tip off the center of the infant’s forehead between each
measurement. Press and release the trigger button before reapplying the Bili Cal Tip on
the infant’s forehead for each measurement. The current measurement being taken will
be indicated on the display (005...003...001) and the unit will beep one time (if the audio
is on) for each measurement successfully completed.
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Upon completion of the five measurements, a beep sounds (if the audio is on) and the
test results are displayed with the current time and date.
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Remove and dispose of the Bili Cal Individual Calibration Tip.
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Place the Protective Cover onto the Bili Chek per manufacturer’s recommendation. (If
the protective cap is lost a Bili Cal may be used to protect the fiberoptic probe.)
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The Hand-Held Unit will turn off automatically.
TECHNIQUE TIP:
To assist the user with applying proper pressure while performing a patient measurement, a Measurement Status Indicator
(MSI) has been included in the display. The following are the MSI color coding indicators:
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The MSI will be red until the user applies a BiliCal Individual Calibration Tip or during an error message.
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The MSI is amber when the user performs a calibration.
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The MSI is amber when the user begins a measurement.
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The MSI turns green when proper pressure is applied during a patient measurement.
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The MSI will return to amber if excessive pressure is applied.
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If during a measurement the user moves out of the “pressure zone” the MSI turns red and an E04 error is
displayed. Press and release F1 and F2 at the same time to retake the measurement. All previous successful
measurements are saved.
TECHNIQUE TIP:
Be sure to hold the BiliCal Individual Calibration Tip flat against the patient’s forehead and in place until the test is complete.
By visualizing the skin pressed flat all around the clear ring, the user can ensure the Disposable Tip is flat against the skin
surface. Once proper pressure is applied, the display will stop blinking and the MSI will turn green. If the
Bili Chek is moving
during a measurement, the error code E04 is displayed.
NOTE: A single tone indicates a successful reading (if the audio is on). A double tone indicates that the
reading was not successful, and an error code is displayed.
NOTE: If an error code is displayed, you do not need to calibrate the unit again. After an error is
displayed, press and release F1 and F2 at the same time to return to the previous measurement
screen. Reapply the tip to the baby’s forehead and take another measurement.
WARNING: It is critical to calibrate the unit and apply a new Bili Cal Individual Calibration Tip immediately
prior to performing a test. Inaccurate test results will occur if this is not done. Removal of the tip after calibration
and prior to a patient measurement will result in loss of calibration. The entire calibration sequence must be
repeated with a new Bili
Cal Tip.
YES
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Place Disposable Tip
flat on forehead
Skin
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