Mindray VS 9 - Measurement Limitations of Spo2-Sourced RR; Manually Inputting RR Value; Changing the RR Settings; Enabling Spo Source for RR Measurement

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2. RR unit
3. RR high limit
4. RR low limit
5. RR Source: it can be SpO
2
, CO
2
or Manual.
6. Select to input RR manually: displays only in Spot Check mode, or when CO
2
is not
configured.
13.3 Measurement Limitations of SpO2-Sourced RR
The following factors may influence the accuracy of RR measurement sourcing from
SpO
2
:
■ Low perfusion
■ Excessive motion on the measurement site
■ Arhythmia
■ RR signal too weak to be detected in the pleth waveform
13.4 Manually Inputting RR Value
To manually input an RR value, follow this procedure:
1. Select in the Resp area. A 60s timer is displayed and starts counting seconds.
2. Count the total number of Resp of the patient in the past minute.
3. Input the number and select .
4. Select the Save quick key to save the data.
13.5 Changing the RR Settings
13.5.1 Enabling SpO
2
Source for RR Measurement
In Spot Check mode, you can enable the SpO
2
source. Follow this procedure:
1. Select the Main Menu quick key → from the System column select Maintenance
→ input the required password → select .
2. Select Module → Other.
3. Switch SpO2 Calc RR on.
13.5.2 Enabling RR Alarms
In Continuous Monitoring mode, you can enable the RR alarm. Follow this procedure:
1. Select the CO
2
numeric area or waveform area to enter the CO2 menu.
2. Select Alarm tab.