Welch Allyn Connex IWS, Directions For Use Manual

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Configure SpHb alarms
Follow these steps to set alarm limits for SpHb measurements.
1. Verify that you are using the Intervals Monitoring or Continuous Monitoring profile.
2. Touch the
Alarms tab.
3. Touch the SpHb vertical tab.
4. Ensure that the SpHb 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 alarm limits for SpHb using the up/down arrow
keys or the keypad.
6. Touch the Home tab.
The new alarm settings take effect immediately.
Set SpHb averaging mode
Touch in the SpHb frame.
The SpHb frame displays the current mode.
Measure SpHb
WARNING
Inaccurate measurement risk. Use only Masimo rainbow SET
sensors and accessories on Masimo-equipped monitors.
WARNING High-intensity lights (including pulsating strobe lights) directed
on the pulse co-oximeter can prevent it from obtaining readings.
WARNING The pulsations from intra-aortic balloon support can increase
the pulse rate displayed on the monitor. Verify the patient's pulse rate
against the ECG heart rate.
WARNING
Inaccurate measurement risk. Venous congestion might cause
a low reading of arterial oxygen saturation. Place the sensor on a hand at
heart level to ensure proper venous outflow from a monitored site.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. The pulse co-oximeter can be
used during defibrillation, but the reading may be inaccurate for up to 20
seconds.
WARNING
Patient injury risk. Do not attempt to reprocess, recondition, or
modify any sensors or patient cables. Doing so might damage electrical
components.
WARNING Pulse rate measurement might not detect certain arrhythmias
because it is based on the optical detection of a peripheral flow pulse. Do
not use the pulse oximeter as a replacement or substitute for ECG-based
arrhythmia analysis.
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