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5.3 Applying ViSi Mobile Monitoring System / Initiate
Monitoring
The ViSi Mobile Monitor may be used to monitor one vital sign, such as SpO
2
, or multiple vital signs
simultaneously. Apply the appropriate sensor for each vital sign to be monitored, as described below. Start
by selecting the appropriately sized Disposable Kit (S, M, M+, L or L+).
The Monitor’s ECG channel is capable of monitoring patients with an Implanted Pacemaker (PM),
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD), or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) device. A
vertical dashed line before the P wave (atrial pace), and before the QRS (ventricular pace) indicates paced
events. In the case of biventricular pacing (CRT), two vertical dashed lines occur before the QRS.
Note: Vertical dashed lines from pacemaker stimulus pulses may occur. These are not counted as
heartbeats, as defined by the pacer pulse rejection specification. See Chapter 10.
Specifications on page 161.
Pacemaker signals can differ among pacemakers, ICDs, or CRT devices.
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
cautions: “In some devices, rate meters may continue to count the
pacemaker rate during occurrences of cardiac arrest or some arrhythmias.
Do not rely entirely upon rate meter alarms”. All pacemaker patients should
be kept under close or constant observation.
External pacemakers or other external electrical stimulators may cause the
ViSi Mobile Monitor to produce erroneous results.
ViSi cNIBP has not been evaluated in patients with pacemakers that pace
the ventricle. ViSi’s NIBP may be used instead.
Only use the ViSi Mobile Chest Sensor CableChest Sensor
provided by Sotera Wireless, Inc. for the ViSi Mobile Monitoring
System. The Chest Sensor CableChest Sensor is designed to
provide defibrillation protection as indicated in the Specifications
section of this manual. ViSi Mobile is designed to be compatible
with the use of external defibrillators.
Only use the ViSi Mobile Thumb Sensor provided by Sotera Wireless, Inc.
with the ViSi Mobile Monitoring System. Using non-approved Thumb
Sensors may result in inaccurate SpO2 readings or damaged equipment.
All disposable components of the ViSi Mobile Monitoring System are for
single patient use only. To avoid possible cross contamination, do not reuse
any disposable items on a patient other than the original patient. Dispose of
the components and any packaging material after use per your facility’s
policy or national requirements.
The ViSi Mobile Monitor, Thumb Sensor, Cuff Module, and the Chest
Sensor CableChest Sensor must all be connected to the same arm for the
System to function correctly.
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