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2.3 Description of function
Device components
The
seca mVSA 535
consists of a monitor and a SmartBucket.
The
seca mBCA 525
consists of a monitor and a storage compartment.
The monitor is for managing patient and user data and for preparing and ana
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lyzing measurements. The monitor is equipped with a touchscreen display.
The SmartBucket includes the measuring equipment for recording vital signs
and storage facilities for the measuring accessories.
In the maximum configuration, the vital signs blood pressure, body tempera
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ture, pulse rate and oxygen saturation can be recorded and bioimpedance
measurements performed. Your version of the device may have a more lim
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ited functional scope.
Power supply
The monitor is powered by a connection to the power supply. The monitor
has a lithium-ion rechargeable battery to provide a mobile power supply.
The SmartBucket is supplied with power via a USB connection from the
monitor.
Bioimpedance measurement
Bioimpedance measurement is performed with a measuring mat developed
by seca.
Bioimpedance measurement is carried out with the patient lying down, using
the 8-point method. The 4-point method (measuring the right half of the body)
is likewise possible. The low alternating current is provided and impedance is
measured by the electrode cables of the measuring mat. The electrode
cables are connected to two pairs of electrodes for each half of the body. The
electrodes are affixed to the patient's hands and feet.
Vital signs measurement
Blood pressure is measured non-invasively with seca measuring equipment
and seca blood pressure cuffs.
Temperature is measured with COVIDIEN
TM
measuring equipment and,
depending on the device version, as an oral/axillary (blue temperature probe),
rectal (red temperature probe) or in-ear thermometer procedure.
On device versions without integrated temperature measurement,
temperature values can be entered manually.
