Welch Allyn Connex IWS, Directions For Use Manual

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sensor cable connector into the SpO2 dual cable connector, and then close the
protective cover.
Note
Arrows appear on the dual connector as well as on the sensor connectors
to ensure proper cable connections.
Note Typically, a clinician will connect the single-use RRa sensor to the RRa
patient cable at the start of acoustic respiration monitoring. See the sensor
manufacturer’s directions for use for more information. Also see the
Acoustic Respiration rate (RRa) section of this directions for use.
Disconnect the SpO2 cable or the SpO2/RRa dual cable
1. Place your thumb and forefinger on the cable connector.
Note Always grasp the cable by the connector. Do not pull on the
cable itself.
2. Squeeze the side tabs until the connector releases.
3. Pull the connector away from the connector port.
Connect the patient movement cable
1. Align the EarlySense cable connector with one of the EarlySense ports on the right
side of the monitor.
2. Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place. Also check the stress relief
connector on the cable to ensure that both parts of the cable are tightly connected.
3. When you are ready to monitor a patient, position the bed sensor (sensing unit) as
follows:
•
horizontally under the patient's mattress
• the top surface of the sensing unit facing the mattress
• the sensing unit under the patient's chest area
• the sensing unit cable extending toward the head of the bed
Directions for use Setup 37