Taking a Measurement
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Taking a Measurement
This chapter describes how to measure a patient using the ReDS System.
This chapter assumes that a sensor vest has already been adjusted for the patient to be
measured, as described in
Chapter 2, Setting Up ReDS System
on page 21.
CAUTIONS:
To use the ReDS System correctly and dependably read all instructions in this user
manual before using it.
Each sensor vest is adjusted for a specific patient. Do not use the sensor vest for any
patient other than the one for which it was adjusted, as this may result in low quality
measurements.
When using the device with multiple patients make sure to use the vest with proper
disposable infection control garments to protect patients.
1. A new patient must be set up as described in chapter 2- Setting ReDS system page 21
when using the system on the patient for the first time.
NOTE:
if the patient has been measured previously you should use his/her existing
record. Thus you should always search for the patient before creating a new
record.
2.
Before setting up the vest and before applying it to take a measurement (‘Setting Up’
process described in chapter 2, and to the ‘Taking a Measurement’ process described in
this chapter), apply a protective garment over the patient’s upper body (e.g. disposable
jacket, isolating gown, cape, or any other disposable garment that is cleared for clinical use
in infection control) so that it separates it from the vest. After the vest is applied over the
patient, apply an additional protective layer so that it covers the front of the vest from
potential excretions (saliva, mucus etc.)
3. Dispose the used infection protective garments after use.