Respironics SmartMonitor2, Operator'S Manual

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How Does the SmartMonitor 2 Work?
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How Does the SmartMonitor 2 Work?
SmartMonitor 2 monitors and records a patient's breathing (respiration) and heart (cardiac) activity and
alerts the caregiver if either of these activities exceeds the limits prescribed by the physician.
The patient alarm limits are set before the SmartMonitor 2 is given to the patient. If during monitoring the
patient's breathing effort and heart activity is not within these set boundaries, an indicator light comes on
and an alarm sounds.
This manual explains how to set up the SmartMonitor 2, how to monitor a patient, how to transfer the
information to the physician, and how to use other devices with SmartMonitor 2.
A baby's breathing is measured by placing two electrodes on the baby's chest under his or her arms. As
the baby's chest moves during breathing, the impedance between the electrodes changes. The
SmartMonitor 2 detects these changes to determine the baby's breathing effort. If the SmartMonitor 2
does
not detect these changes in breathing effort for longer than the physician-ordered time, a light will
come on and an alarm will sound.
SmartMonitor 2 also uses the electrodes on the chest to monitor heart activity by picking up the electrical
changes produced by the heart. If the SmartMonitor 2 detects the heart rate limit outside the range
ordered by the physician, a light will come on and an alarm will sound.
How the Alarms Operate
Whenever the patient’s breathing effort and heart activity are not within the limits set by the physician, an
indicator light will come on and an alarm will sound. The SmartMonitor 2 has two types of alarms:
patient
and system.
Patient Alarms:
A beeping alarm indicates one of the following patient alarm events:
Apnea : Baby has stopped breathing for longer than the limit set by the physician
Low Heart : Heart Rate is lower than the limit set by the physician
High Heart : Heart Rate is higher than the limit set by the physician
System Alarms :
A constant audible alarm indicates one of the following SmartMonitor 2 conditions:
Loose lead
Low Battery
Memory Full (or Memory Almost Full)
Accidental Power-Off
Internal System Error
Lights on the SmartMonitor 2 indicate which of these conditions exists. See the section on Monitoring the
Baby for more information about alarms.
The SmartMonitor 2 may also alarm if there is an internal system error. If the monitor alarms and
the lights are not illuminated, or if all of the lights are blinking on-and-off, look at the LCD display
on the bottom of the unit. If there is an internal error, a code will be displayed and logged into the
memory. Discontinue use of monitor and contact Respironics Technical Support 1-800-345-6443.