Spirobank II
Rev.1.6
Page 29 of 35
User manual
Select one of the tests that can be performed with
Spirobank II
To access the oximetry area press
on the main screen; the test starts
immediately
If the following message appears upon start-up:
WARNING OXIMETER NOT PRESENT
This means that your device does not have this function.
WARNING
Before carrying out a test, if the power supply value is low the following message will appear:
Low battery level
Press the
key to exit the test, otherwise after a seconds will start the test.
In the event that a test is interrupted due to a complete battery discharge, the next time the device is turned on the following
message is displayed:
WARNING
Wrong interruption of last oximetry test
At the same time an intermittent beep is emitted for 4 seconds.
Subsequently the Spirobank II returns to the main screen.
WARNING
Avoid twisting the sensor’s cable as this may compromise measurement accuracy and the integrity of the sensor itself, also
do not apply excessive force when using, connecting, disconnecting or storing the oximetry sensor.
The first few seconds are used to find the best signal possible; after which the
Spirobank II
timer resets itself and the device starts
recording data.
For any type of oximetry test if the sensor is not properly connected the following message will be displayed on screen after a few
seconds:
Sensor
unplugged
At the same time
Spirobank II
emits an acoustic alarm (if previously set in the service menu).
If the sensor has been connected properly but the finger has not been properly inserted in the sensor the following message will be
displayed on screen.
Finger
Not inserted
At the same time
Spirobank II
emits an acoustic alarm (if previously set in the service menu).
If the signal reaches the sensor properly, after a few seconds the device will emit an acoustic signal while also displaying the values on
screen.
The alarms can be customized, the procedure is described in paragraph 2.5.
During oximetry testing if the SpO2 and blood pulse rate fall below the bottom threshold or raise above the upper threshold, the
Spirobank II
will emit an acoustic alarm ‘(if previously set in the service menu.)’ until such situation persists. For sleep oximetry test
ing
the heart rate tone is always disabled.
WARNING
A test is saved with the code of the last patient displayed. If a test refers to a previously saved patient, then prior to performing
a test the user must recall that patient from the database as described in paragraph 2.7.2
