THE ARGOS HEMODYNAMIC MONITOR QUICK-START SET UP GUIDE
1.
Mounting:
Ensure the ARGOS Monitor is
mounted securely to a stand, pole or arm
before powering it on. Connect the unit to a
working AC power outlet using the included
power cable.
2.
Connect to Patient:
Use your patient’s
existing radial arterial line which is providing
BP signal to the vital signs monitor already.
This – rather than a separate arterial line
transducer – will be your source for BP signal.
3.
Connect
ARGOS
to Vital Signs Monitor:
Your
vital signs monitor connects to the ARGOS
input port using the cable included with the
ARGOS. If a Philips vitals monitor, there will
be a Philips module with the appropriate
analog port. If a GE vitals monitor, there will
be a white plug that inserts into the white
port. (If neither of these options are
appropriate for your vital signs monitor, please
see your Retia Medical Sales Professional.)
4.
Power on:
Press and hold the blue power
button for 5 seconds. After booting up, the
Add Patient Data
screen appears:
5.
Enter your patient’s information in each box,
and once completed, press
Save
.
6.
Verify that you have entered all the patient
data correctly and then press
Save
.
(Note that
you can use “Previous Patient” if you would
like to return to the most recent patient The
Argos monitored.)
Cable to
ARGOS input
port
GE monitor port
Philips monitor port
