Philips EarlyVue VS30 - Managing Patient Information

Managing Patient Information
3-2 EarlyVue VS30 Instructions for Use
Managing Patient Information
You use the following features to manage patient information and view patient records:
• Patient bar on the main screen
• New Patient Menu
• Edit Patient Menu
• Records menu
Patient Bar
The patient bar displays the primary patient ID and patient type and provides access to
additional patient information. Use the patient bar to:
• Admit patients. See “Starting a New Patient Record” on page 3-18.
• View basic and expanded ID information for the current patient.
• Access the New Patient Menu, Edit Patient Menu, and trend view.
• Discharge patients. See “Discharging a Patient” on page 3-32.
The appearance and behavior of the patient bar depends on whether a patient is
currently admitted.
Patient Not Admitted
If patient ID information has not been provided for a patient:
• The primary ID displays as Unknown.
• The default patient type is displayed.
• Touching the Admit button or scanning a patient barcode opens the New Patient
Menu to enable you to admit a patient. See “New Patient Menu” on page 3-4.
Patient Type
Primary ID
Admit button