Smiths Medical 1818R, Operation And Service Manual

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Chapter 3: Using the Oximeter
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Turning Off the Oximeter
Press the “
Q
” key to turn off the oximeter.
The oximeter turns off automatically two minutes after the sensor is
removed from the patient or after the sensor is disconnected from the
oximeter. This feature extends the battery use time.
Checking the Oximeter’s Performance
Pulse oximeters do not require user calibration. To check the function of
the device, an optional Oximeter/ECG Patient Simulator is available as an
accessory (BCI
®
Cat# 1606HH). The simulator attaches to the oximeter in
place of the sensor or patient cable. It provides a known SpO
2
and pulse
rate signal to the oximeter, allowing the oximeter's performance to be
checked.
Follow the instructions included with the Oximeter/ECG Patient Simulator.
NOTE! At power up, when the sensor is disconnected and
patient data is stored, the oximeter will turn off automati-
cally two minutes after the oximeter executes its print
patient routine.