Table of Contents
Bravo pH Monitoring System i User Guide
Bravo pH MS UGTOC.fm 3/21/16 4:05 pm
5.5 x 7.75 inches (140 mm x 197 mm)
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
Description ............................................................................................. 1
Indications for Use ................................................................................. 1
Contraindications ................................................................................... 1
Warnings and Precautions ...................................................................... 2
Storage ................................................................................................... 3
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............................................................. 3
Patient Information (Benefits and Risks) ............................................... 4
System Components ............................................................................... 5
System Workflow .................................................................................. 6
Bravo pH Recorder ............................................................................................. 7
Description ............................................................................................ 7
Backlight ................................................................................................ 7
Patient Buttons ....................................................................................... 7
Clinician Buttons and Menus ................................................................. 8
Status LED ............................................................................................. 9
General Guidelines ................................................................................. 9
Charging the Recorder ......................................................................... 10
Turning the Recorder On and Off ........................................................ 10
Setting the Date and Time .................................................................... 11
Choosing Study Settings ...................................................................... 11
Calibrating Capsules ......................................................................................... 13
Existing Data ........................................................................................ 13
Starting Calibration .............................................................................. 13
Performing a Bravo pH Study .......................................................................... 19
Setting up the Vacuum ......................................................................... 19
Starting Recording ............................................................................... 20
Placing the Capsule .............................................................................. 21
Stopping a pH Study ............................................................................ 25
Reviewing Instructions with Patients ................................................... 26
Uploading pH Data ........................................................................................... 28
Recorder Maintenance ...................................................................................... 29
Safety and Technical Checks ............................................................... 29
Cleaning the Recorder .......................................................................... 29
Cleaning the Case and Strap ................................................................ 29
Servicing the Battery ............................................................................ 29