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3. Getting Started
3.1 Unpacking
Before unpacking, examine the packing case carefully for signs of
damage. If any damage is detected, contact your distributor or
Sentier. If the packing case is intact, open the package and remove
the equipment and accessories carefully. Verify all materials are
present and check for any mechanical damage. Contact Sentier in
case of any problem at 844-VETCORDER.
Warnings and Cautionary Advice
Save the packing case and packaging material as they can be
used if the device must be reshipped.
Register your warranty at www.sentierconnect.com. You will
then be notified via email of any software updates etc.
When disposing of the packaging material, be sure to
observe waste control regulations and keep it out of the
reach of children and animals.
The equipment might be contaminated during storage and
transport. Before use, please verify whether the packages are
intact, especially the packages of single use accessories. In
case of any damage, do not use. Contact Sentier at 844-
VETCORDER for assistance.
3.2 Power On/Off
Press the Power On/Off button to power on the device. Press and
hold Power On/Off button for 2 seconds from the main menu to
power off the device.
3.3 Initial Settings
The first time when the Vetcorder is powered on, you can set up
your Vetcorder monitor step by step. You can also change the
settings in the <Settings> menu.
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3.4 Turning On/Off Bluetooth
The Vetcorder Pro has built-in Bluetooth wireless connectivity,
which enables exporting measured records from the device to
mobile devices using Bluetooth protocol.
To turn on the Bluetooth: press the Home button to enter
Main Screen.
Swipe your finger from right to left to switch to the second
page and go to SETTINGS.
On that menu you will swipe your finger up to scroll down or
use the arrow on the lower right of the screen.
Find the Bluetooth line item and toggle the switch to the right
by tapping it – when the circle in that is on the right side the
Bluetooth is on and when that circle is on the left the
Bluetooth is off.
You can exit this menu by using the X in the upper right corner or
by using the home button to return to the starting screen.
4. Using Vetcorder
4.1 Prior to Use
Warnings and Cautionary Advice
Use only cables, electrodes, sensors, and other accessories
specified in this manual.
The device has no alarms and will not sound if the
measurement reading is too low or too high.
Before using ECG
Proper electrode placement is required to get accurate ECG
readings. Places where leads attach to the body must be prepared
correctly to ensure the best possible contact. Dogs and cats
usually have enough electrolyte material on their skin and hair so
that merely moistening lead sites with 70% isopropyl alcohol is
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appropriate. This will usually be sufficient for ECG
recording/monitoring for a short time (30 to 60 minutes),
depending upon the relative humidity. Alcohol may need to be
reapplied during longer procedures. For pets with a dense
undercoat, you may need to use the blue clips that have been
provided to assure the leads have contact with the skin.
Warnings and Cautionary Advice
When connecting external electrodes, make sure that the
connectors are attached to the Pet, to prevent them from
contacting conductive parts or earth.
If using the ECG for long-term monitoring, periodically
inspect the electrode application site to ensure skin quality. If
the skin quality changes, replace the electrodes, or change
the application site.
Do not use this device during defibrillation.
Interference from a non-grounded instrument near the animal
/ patient and electro surgery interference can cause problems
with the waveform.
The QRS algorithm has been tested for accuracy by the QRS
segment data. Inadequate QRS segment levels or distortion
will require heart rate verification by a clinician.
Before using Pulse Oximeter
Before using Daily Check or Pulse Oximeter function, pay
attention to the following points to obtain precise measurements.
The area where the SpO2 sensor is attached must be clean to
ensure proper reading.
Any of the following conditions may cause inaccurate
measurements, including but not limited to:
- Flickering or very bright light
- Poor blood circulation
- Low hemoglobin
- Hypotension, severe vasoconstriction, severe anemia, or
hypothermia
- Injection of intravascular dyes.
The Pulse Oximeter may not work if the Pet has poor
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