Respironics SmartMonitor2, Руководство оператора

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Dealer Preparation for Home Setup
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Dealer Preparation for Home Setup
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may adversely affect monitor function. It is recommended that
the monitor be tested in the use environment using the following procedure.
When a monitor is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, the situation should be corrected to
ensure safe monitoring.
If monitoring two or more infants in the same area, keep the monitors, patient, patient cables and
lead wires at least three (3) feet apart. Having the patient cables and lead wires close together may cause
missed apneas due to interference.
To test for EMI at the patient’s home, the following steps must be performed.
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Set the SmartMonitor 2 apnea duration to 20 seconds.
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Connect the monitor to a patient simulator with all cables extended out rather than coiled up.
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Set the simulator to output respiration and heart beats at rates and amplitudes that are
appropriate and in the normal range with respect to the patients’ age.
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Determine that the monitor detects respiration and heartbeats, at the rates to which the simulator
is set.
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Place the simulator in the apnea mode for two (2) minutes.
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Determine that the monitor continues to alarm for apnea at full volume beginning at 20 seconds.
Alarming at reduced volume, false heart rate alarms, or self-silencing of the apnea alarm before
the end of the simulated apnea constitute failure of this test.
If the monitor fails this test, insure that the cautions found at the beginning of this test have been carefully
followed and repeat the test. If the monitor continues to fail the test, it is an indication that the monitor
may not function properly in its current environment. Contact Respironics for further assistance. Use of a
third (RL) electrode may help reduce EMI.