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GE Dash 2500

GE Dash 2500
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GE Healthcare
Dash
2500 Patient Monitor
Operators Manual
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor
English
2042480-001 C (paper)
© 2009 General Electric Company.
All Rights Reserved.

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GE Dash 2500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelDash 2500
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Overview of the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor

Display Screen Overview

Describes the display capabilities and interaction methods.

Hardkey Functions and Operation

Details the specific functions of each hardkey on the monitor.

Other System Settings and Functions

Covers various system-level settings and operations.

Technical Specifications Overview

Provides detailed technical specifications for the monitor.

Using the Dash 2500 Patient Monitor

Basic Operation and Startup

Step-by-step guide for turning on and beginning monitoring.

Navigating Monitor Menus

Explains how to access and interact with the monitor's menu system.

Understanding Menu Options

Details how to access and use extended and associated menus.

Menu Navigation Techniques

Explains using the Trim Knob for menu interaction.

Display Screen Layout and Features

Describes the main display areas and their functions.

Screen Types and Symbols

Explains waveform and menu screens and associated symbols.

Detailed Hardkey Operations

Provides in-depth instructions for using each hardkey.

NIBP GoStop Hardkey Usage

Instructions for starting, stopping, and cancelling NIBP measurements.

NIBP Auto Hardkey Operation

Details how to initiate auto and stat NIBP determinations.

Silence Alarm Hardkey Usage

Describes how to temporarily silence alarms.

Power Hardkey Operation

Instructions for turning the monitor on and off.

Trend Hardkey Functionality

Describes how to access and view patient trend data.

Standby Hardkey Operation

Instructions for entering and exiting standby mode.

Other System Settings Configuration

Covers system-level settings like date/time and battery icon.

Turning the Dash 2500 Monitor Off

Provides the procedure for safely shutting down the monitor.

Alarms Management and Configuration

Alarm Description and Indications

Explains alarm types, locations, and visual/audible feedback.

Alarm Interruption and Priorities

Details how alarms can be interrupted and their priority levels.

Alarm Priorities Explained

Defines the hierarchy of alarms: crisis, warning, procedural, message.

Responding to Patient Alarms

Steps for acknowledging and addressing active alarms.

Alarm Limit Settings and Adjustment

Covers setting and adjusting alarm limits for parameters.

Adjust Alarms Menu Options

Details how to access and modify alarm parameters.

Configuration Settings for Alarms

Explains viewing configuration options related to alarms.

System Fault Alarm Handling

Procedure for responding to critical system errors.

Patient Management: Admitting and Discharging

Admit Patient Menu Navigation

Details the options within the Admit Patient menu.

Trends: Viewing Patient Data Over Time

Trend Hardkey and Scroll Bar Usage

Methods for accessing and navigating trend data.

Viewing Patient Trends Numerically

Instructions for displaying trend data in number format.

Viewing Patient Trends Graphically

Instructions for displaying trend data in graph format.

Recorder and Printer Functions

Details on obtaining thermal-paper strip recordings.

Using the Print Hardkey

Instructions for starting and stopping recordings.

RecorderPrinter Menu Options

Accessing and configuring recorder functions.

Loading Printer Paper

Step-by-step instructions for loading thermal paper.

Recorder Alarms and Troubleshooting

Lists common recorder errors and their responses.

Heart Rate and Pulse Monitoring

Heart RatePulse Measurement Description

Explains how HR/Pulse is derived from various sources.

HRPulse Measurement Procedures

Step-by-step guide for setting up HR/Pulse monitoring.

HRPulse Menu Options

Accessing and configuring HR/Pulse settings.

Selecting the HRPulse Measurement Source

Choosing the primary source for HR/Pulse data (ECG, SpO2, NIBP).

Adjusting HRPulse Alarm Limits

Setting high and low alarm limits for HR/Pulse.

Heart RatePulse Alarms

Details the types of HR/Pulse alarms and their causes.

ECG Monitoring Setup and Operation

ECG Setup Procedures

Step-by-step guide for connecting and setting up ECG monitoring.

Pacemaker Detection Configuration

Setting up the monitor to detect pacemaker spikes.

Arrhythmia Detection Settings

Configuring the monitor to detect lethal arrhythmias.

ECG Alarms and Troubleshooting

Lists ECG-related alarms, their causes, and responses.

Respiration (RESP) Monitoring

Respiration Monitoring Procedures

Step-by-step guide for setting up respiration monitoring.

Respiration Alarms

Lists RESP alarms, their causes, and responses.

Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) Monitoring

NIBP Measurement Procedures

Step-by-step guide for performing NIBP measurements.

NIBP Hardkey Controls

Detailed explanation of the NIBP Go/Stop and Auto hardkeys.

NIBP Auto Mode Operation

Instructions for setting up and using automatic NIBP measurements.

NIBP Manual Mode Operation

Procedure for initiating single NIBP measurements.

NIBP Stat Mode Operation

Procedure for initiating rapid, continuous NIBP determinations.

NIBP Alarms and Troubleshooting

Lists NIBP alarms, their causes, and responses.

NELLCOR OXIMAX SpO2 Monitoring

SpO2 Monitoring Procedures

Step-by-step guide for applying and starting SpO2 monitoring.

SpO2 Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common SpO2 measurement problems.

SpO2 Alarms and Error Conditions

Lists SpO2 alarms, their causes, and responses.

MASIMO SET SpO2 Monitoring

MASIMO SET SpO2 Monitoring Procedures

Step-by-step guide for applying and starting MASIMO SpO2 monitoring.

MASIMO SpO2 Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common MASIMO SpO2 measurement problems.

MASIMO SpO2 Alarms and Error Conditions

Lists SpO2 alarms, their causes, and responses.

Alaris Turbo Temp Temperature Monitoring

Oral Predictive Temperature Procedures

Step-by-step guide for taking oral temperature readings.

Rectal Predictive Temperature Procedures

Step-by-step guide for taking rectal temperature readings.

Axillary Temperature Determination Procedures

Guide for taking axillary temperature readings in monitor mode.

Temperature Alarms

Lists temperature alarms, their causes, and responses.

Battery Management and Operation

Battery Charging Procedures

Explains how the monitor charges the battery pack.

Battery Low Alarm Conditions

Details the low battery warning and alarm behavior.

Battery Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common battery operational issues.

Battery Alarms

Details the low battery alarm and its response.

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Calibration

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