4-2 Rad-57 Signal Extraction Pulse CO-Oximeter Operator’s Manual
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operation
11. On the display, for each corresponding parameter and applicable unit, verify
the readings for SpO
2
, SpCO, SpMet and pulse rate (See Model Summary for
applicable unit).
NOTE: “- - - “ will flash on the numeric display until the SpO
2
, SpCO, SpMet and
pulse rate readings have stabilized (less than 20 seconds for SpO
2
and up to 25 sec-
onds for SpCO and SpMet).
12. Verify that the patient alarms are functional by setting the high and low SpO
2
and
pulse rate alarm limits beyond the patient readings.
■ An alarm tone sounds.
■ The violated alarm parameter flashes.
13. Verify the sensor alarms are functional by removing the sensor from the sensor site.
■ “SEn OFF” message appears on the display.
■ The alarm tone sounds.
■ The Visual Alarm Indicator flashes.
■ Disconnect the sensor from the patient cable or oximeter.
■ Confirm that “NO SEn” message appears on the display.
NOTE: “NO SEn” and “SEn OFF” will only generate an alarm if the Rad-57 was
actively monitoring a patient when the sensor was disconnected.
14. Verify parameter violation alarm silence operation.
■ Create an alarm condition by lowering the SpO
2
or pulse rate high alarm
limits beyond the patient readings.
■ Press the Alarm Silence button.
■ The alarm tone ceases for 120 seconds.
15. To begin patient monitoring:
■ Adjust the alarm limits.
■ Adjust the alarm volume.
■ Adjust the pulse beep volume.
16. Verify the sensor is applied correctly and that the measured data is appropriate, see
Section 4, Successful SpO
2
Monitoring.
17. Monitor the patient.
18. After monitoring is complete, remove the sensor from the patient and store or
dispose of the sensor according to governing rules. See the Directions for Use of
the sensor.
19. Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn the oximeter off.
GENERAL SETUP AND USE (CONTINUED)
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