Mindray iPM-9800 - Getting Started; Inspecting the Monitor; Switching on; Starting Monitoring

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3.2 Getting Started
3.2.1 Inspecting the Monitor
1. Before you start to make measurements, check the patient monitor for any mechanical
damage and make sure that all external cables, plug-ins and accessories are properly
connected.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC power source. If you run the patient monitor on battery
power, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged.
3. Check all functions you need to monitor your patient, and ensure that the monitor is in
good working order.
3.2.2 Switching On
After the inspection is finished, you can switch on the monitor:
1. Press the power on/off switch on the monitor’s front. The monitor performs a self test.
The system gives a beep, and at the same time, the alarm lamp turns yellow and then red.
The start-up screen is displayed.
2. The monitor enters the main screen.
3.2.3 Starting Monitoring
1. Check that the patient cables and sensors are correctly connected.
2. Check that the patient settings such as [Patient Cat.], [Paced], etc, are appropriate for
your patient.
3. Refer to corresponding measurement sections for details of how to perform the
measurements you want to make.
WARNING
z Do not use the patient monitor for any monitoring procedure on a patient if you
suspect it is not working properly, or if it is mechanically damaged. Contact your
service personnel or us.