Welch Allyn Connex IWS, Directions For Use Manual

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9. Enter or select other modifier(s), if applicable, as desired.
10. Touch
OK .
The Home tab appears. In the Continuous Monitoring profile, the modifiers are saved
with the next set of measurements sent to the network. In the episodic profiles, the
modifiers are saved with the next set of measurements you take or with any current,
unsaved measurements on the device when you touch Save .
SpO2 alarm signal delays
Configure SpO2 alarms
Follow these steps to set alarm limits for SpO2 measurements.
1. Verify that you are using the Intervals Monitoring or Continuous Monitoring profile.
2. Touch the
Alarms tab.
3. Touch the SpO2 vertical tab.
4. Ensure that the SpO2 alarm limit control is set to ON.
Note
If any parameter's alarm limit control is set to OFF, you
cannot adjust alarm limits on the Alarm tab, and no visual or
audio signals will occur for that specific parameter.
5. Enter the desired upper and lower alarms limits for SpO2 using the up/down arrow
keys or the keypad.
6. If your monitor is configured with a Nellcor SpO2 sensor, touch to
select a SatSeconds setting.
7. Touch the Home tab.
The new alarm settings take effect immediately.
Set Response Mode
To set the Response Mode from the Home tab, the monitor must be in the Intervals
Monitoring or Continuous Monitoring profile.
Touch in the SpO2 frame.
When Fast mode is selected, either MODE: Fast or : Fast appears in the frame.
Measure SpO2 and pulse rate
WARNING Many environmental variables, including patient physiology and
clinical application, can affect the accuracy and performance of the monitor.
Therefore, you must verify all vital signs information, especially NIBP and
SpO2, before treating the patient. If there is any question about the
accuracy of a measurement, verify the measurement using another
clinically accepted method.
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