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Using This Manual
The Edwards Lifesciences EV1000 Clinical Platform NI
Operator’s Manual is comprised of 14 chapters, seven
Appendices and an Index. Figures in this manual are
intended for reference only and may not be an exact
replication of the screens as a result of continuous
software improvements.
Chapter Description
1 EV1000 Clinical Platform NI Overview:
Provides an overview of the EV1000 Clinical
Platform NI.
2 Safety and Symbols: Includes WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and NOTES that are found in the
manual, as well as illustrations of labels found
on the Monitor and Pump-Unit surfaces.
3 Unpacking and Initial Setup: Provides
information about setting up the EV1000 Clinical
Platform NI and cables as well as information for
initial startup of the system.
4 EV1000 Clinical Platform NI Quick Start:
Provides experienced clinicians and users of
bedside patient monitors instructions for
immediate monitor use.
5 Navigating the EV1000 Clinical Platform NI:
Provides information on how to use the touch
screen and monitoring cables.
6 Monitor Display Options: Provides information
about the various monitor display settings
including patient information, language and
international units, alarm volume, system time,
and system date. It also provides instructions for
selecting the monitor screen appearance.
7 Methodology and Monitoring: Describes the
methodology behind ClearSight technology and
gives instructions for setup and application of
patient monitoring equipment as well as how to
measure cardiac output, stroke volume, stroke
volume variation, and systemic vascular
resistance.
8 Physiology and Physio Relationship
Monitoring Screens: The Physiology screen
and Physio Relationship monitoring screens
provide a graphic display of monitored
parameters and their relationship to each other.
9 Enhanced Parameter Tracking: The EV1000
Clinical Platform NI provides tools to aid in Goal
Directed Therapy.
10 Clinical Actions and Analysis: Describes
information about using the EV1000 Clinical
Platform NI to compute derived parameters,
perform event reviews and other advanced
options.
11 Demonstration Mode and Data Download:
Describes how to use the EV1000 Clinical
Platform NI for training and demonstration and
how to download monitored data to a USB drive.
12 Help and Troubleshooting: Describes how to
use the help menu and lists faults and alerts.
13 EV1000 Clinical Platform NI Accessories:
Describes accessories available for use with the
EV1000 Clinical Platform.
14 EV1000 Clinical Platform NI Advanced
Features: Describes additional features
available.
Appendix Description
A Specifications
B Equations for Calculated Patient
Parameters
C Monitor Settings and Defaults
D EV1000 Unit Conversions
E System Care, Service and Support
F Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration
G Glossary
Index
Chapter Description