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GE B20 User Manual

GE B20
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B40/B20 Patient Monitor
User's Guide
English
2081499-002 E (Paper)
21 November 2014
© 2014 General Electric Company.
All rights reserved.
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GE B20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
SpO2Yes
NIBPYes
TemperatureYes
RespirationYes
Cardiac OutputNo
TypePatient Monitor
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Display TypeLCD
Battery TypeLithium Ion
ECGYes
IBPYes
DisplayColor TFT LCD
Probe ConnectorsVaries depending on configuration (ECG, SpO2, NIBP, Temp, IBP)

Summary

About this device

Indications for use: B40

Describes the intended use and patient population for the B40 monitor.

Indications for use: B20

Describes the intended use and patient population for the B20 monitor.

Safety precautions

Safety message signal words

Defines signal words (Danger, Warning, Caution, Notice) for hazard severity.

Warning safety messages

Lists essential warning messages for safe operation and use.

Caution safety messages

Lists caution messages for safe operation and handling.

Monitoring basics

Cautions

Lists cautions for preventing damage and ensuring safe operation.

Inserting and removing acquisition modules

Describes the procedure for inserting and removing acquisition modules.

Network

Caution

Lists cautions regarding network interface installation.

Batteries

Warnings

Lists warnings related to battery use, explosion, and disposal hazards.

Replacing the batteries

Troubleshooting

Setting up the monitor before use

Warnings

Lists warnings for initial setup, presets, and patient configuration.

Modifying the screen setup

Describes how to change the monitor's screen configuration and layout.

Changing waveform fields

Details how to change the displayed waveforms on the screen.

Using modes

Changing the startup mode

Describes how to change the monitor's default startup mode.

Changing the user modes

Explains how to customize, save, and change user modes.

Changing alarm options

Changing the printer settings

Changing the parameter settings

Alarms

Overview

Describes how the monitor indicates patient or system related alarm conditions.

Checking alarm function

Alarm Limit Management

Adjusting Limits

How to manually adjust specific alarm limits.

Setting Alarm Limits Automatically

How to automatically set high and low alarm limits.

Turning audible alarms on/off

Starting and ending

Starting monitoring

Steps for initiating patient monitoring, including connections and settings.

Ending monitoring

Viewing and printing graphical trends

Viewing and printing numerical trends

Take snapshots

Viewing and printing snapshots

How to view and print stored waveform or trend snapshots.

OCRG

Setup OCRG

How to configure OCRG alarm limits and short apnea time.

Printing and recording

Printing with a laser printer

Instructions for printing data via a network laser printer.

Printing graphical trends

How to print graphical trend data, including setup options.

Recording with the recorder

Recording waveforms

Instructions for recording waveforms to local or network recorders.

Cleaning and care

Safety precautions

Lists warnings and precautions for cleaning the monitor and accessories.

Conditioning the batteries

Regular checks

Parameter Specific Checks

Checks for ECG, NIBP, SpO2, Temp, IBP, Airway Gas, and Entropy modules.

System Level Checks

Checks for alarm function, software safety, and preventative maintenance.

Calibrating airway gases

Before calibration

Steps to perform before starting the airway gas calibration process.

Starting calibration

Detailed steps for initiating and performing airway gas calibration.

Checking temperature, NIBP and invasive blood pressure calibration

ECG

ECG Settings

Selecting ECG Filter and HR Source

How to select ECG filters and the heart rate source.

Displaying ECG Waveforms and Grid

How to select ECG waveforms and display grids.

Adjusting Beat Sound Volume and Alarms

How to adjust beat sound volume and set ECG alarms.

ST Detection

Adjusting the measurement points

How to automatically or manually adjust ST measurement points.

Adjusting the ST alarms

How to set up limits for ST segment alarms.

Impedance respiration

Respiration Measurement Setup

Connecting Equipment and Turning On

How to connect respiration equipment and turn on the measurement.

Waveform Size, Rate Source, and Detection Limit

Configuring waveform size, rate source, and detection limits.

Adjusting respiration alarms

Pulse oximetry (SpO2)

SpO2 Measurement Configuration

Patient Preparation and Heart Rate Selection

How to prepare patient for SpO2 and select heart rate source.

Adjusting SpO2 Settings

How to adjust beep volume, waveform scale, and averaging time.

Setting SpO2 alarms

Troubleshooting

Airway Gases, Arrhythmia, Batteries, ECG Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for airway gases, arrhythmia, batteries, and ECG.

Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)

Preparing the patient for a NIBP measurement

To produce a single NIBP measurement

NIBP Measurement Modes

Automatic and Custom Measurement Setup

How to set up automatic and custom NIBP measurement cycles.

Starting and Stopping NIBP Auto/STAT

How to start and stop NIBP auto and STAT measurements.

Setting NIBP alarms

Invasive blood pressure

Preparing the patient for a IBP measurement

Setting IBP alarms

Temperature

Temperature Measurement Setup and Configuration

Patient Preparation and Equipment Connection

How to prepare the patient and connect temperature probes.

Airway gas

Preparing for a gas measurement

Oxygen (O2) Measurement

Setting agent alarms

Gas Disposal and Scavenging

Entropy

Safety precautions

Lists warnings and cautions for Entropy monitoring and sensor use.

Entropy Measurement Configuration

Setting Entropy alarms

ECG specifications

GE TruSignal SpO2 specifications

Nellcor SpO2 specifications

Masimo SpO2 specifications

Temperature

Airway gases (continued)

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions

Declaration regarding the monitor's electromagnetic emissions compliance.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity (continued)

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