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Pulse Alarm Limits
Pulse alarm limits can be changed for the current incident. To change alarm limits, perform the
following steps:
1 Press the Menu Select button.
2 Using the Navigation buttons, select Measurements/Alarms and press the Menu Select button.
3 Select Pulse and press the Menu Select button.
4 Select Pulse Limits and press the Menu Select button.
5 Using the Navigation buttons, select the new high limit value and press the Menu Select button.
6 Select the new low limit and press the Menu Select button.
Changing Default Pulse Source and Alarm Limits
You can change the default pulse source in the pulse section of Configuration Mode. See Chapter 17.
Because pulse and heart rate share the same default alarm limits, default pulse alarm limits can be
changed in the ECG section of Configuration Mode.
Caring For Your Transducers and Probes
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for care and cleaning of your invasive pressure transducers and
cables. Inappropriate treatment of the cables will reduce their lifetime.
Troubleshooting
If your HeartStart MRx does not operate as expected during invasive pressure monitoring, see Chapter
20 “Troubleshooting”.