Introduction
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This manual must be used in conjunction with the GE “Critical Care Monitoring
Clinical Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.” This document provides clinical
reference information, such as ECG electrode placement, for GE patient monitors.
Conventions
Equipment
This manual uses the following terms to simplify common equipment names.
User Interface
This manual uses the following terms to identify common monitor user interface
controls.
Term Equipment Name
acquisition device SAM module
ICG module
Non-GE interfaced devices
central station CIC Pro Clinical Information Center
Centralscope central station
docking station Dash Port 2 docking station
monitor Dash 3000/4000/5000 Patient Monitor
printer Direct digital writer (DDW)
Laser printer
writer PRN 50-M digital writer
Term Definition
key A labeled key found on the keypad or remote.
keypad A pad containing multiple buttons.
main display The main monitoring display that includes the parameter
windows, patient data and access to menus.
menu A menu is composed of a set of menu options.
menu option A choice found in a menu that performs one or more of the
following functions:
Views another window.
Completes an action.
Views a report.