Masimo SET Rainbow SET Rad-57 - SECTION 4 - OPERATION; Basic Operation and Setup

Rad-57 Signal Extraction Pulse CO-Oximeter Operator’s Manual
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Operation
Section 4 - Operation
Introduction
To operate the Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter effectively, the operator must:
■ Know how the oximeter derives its readings (see Section 1, Pulse CO-Oximetry)
■ Be familiar with its controls and operation.
■ Understand its status and alarm messages (see Section 5, Alarms and Messages and Section
6, Troubleshooting).
Basic Operation
General Setup and Use
1. Inspect the Rad-
57 case for damage. If damaged, refer to Section 9, Service and Repair.
2. Install the batteries, refer to Section 2, Battery Installation.
3. Connect a compatible patient cable or a direct connect sensor to the Rad-57. Make sure it is a
firm connection and the cable is not twisted, sliced or frayed.
4. If utilizing a patient cable, select a sensor that is compatible with the Instrument and the patient
before connecting it to the cable. See section 8, Sensors and Patient Cables. If using a single
patient adhesive or disposable sensor, check that the emitter (red light) and the detector are
properly aligned. Remove any substances that may interfere with the transmission of light between
the sensor’s light source and detector.
5 Follow the Indications, Instructions and Cautions in the sensor's Direction for Use when attaching,
reattaching or disconnecting the sensor(s).
6 Press the Power button to turn the Rad-57 on.
7. Verify all front-panel indicators momentarily illuminate and an audible tone is heard
8. Verify the front-panel display is free of alarm and system failure messages (see Section 5,
Alarms and Messages) and the battery indicator shows sufficient charge (see Section 4,
Battery Level Indicator).
9. Verify that the display shows the Instrument's enabled parameter/measurement settings in the
following order:
■ SpO
2
Low Alarm Limit
■ SpO
2
High Alarm Limit
■ PR Low Alarm Limit
■ PR High Alarm Limit
■ SpCO Low Alarm Limit*
■ SpCO High Alarm Limit*
■ SpMet Low Alarm Limit*
■ SpMet High Alarm Limit*
■ PVI Low Alarm Limit*
■ PVI High Alarm Limit*
■ PI Low Alarm Limit*
■ PI High Alarm Limit*