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Welch Allyn 420 Series User Manual

Welch Allyn 420 Series
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Spot Vital Signs
420 Series
Operators Manual
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Welch Allyn 420 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWelch Allyn
Model420 Series
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Warnings and Precautions

General Warnings

Provides general safety information and warnings for operating the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs device.

Blood Pressure Warnings

Details safety warnings related to blood pressure measurement procedures and accessories.

SpO2 Warnings

Outlines safety warnings concerning the use and operation of the SpO2 sensor.

Temperature Warnings

Lists safety warnings for temperature measurement, including probe covers and usage.

Blood Pressure Cautions

Offers cautions regarding blood pressure measurement, including cuff placement and hydrostatic effects.

SpO2 Cautions

Lists cautions related to SpO2 measurement accuracy and sensor compatibility.

Temperature Cautions

Details cautions for temperature measurement accuracy, especially for pediatric patients.

Indications/Contraindications for Use

Blood Pressure Measurements

Maximum and Minimum Temperature Ranges

SpO2 Operating Mode

Explains how the Spot Vital Signs measures SpO2 using the Nellcor Puritan Bennett system.

Performance Specifications

Patient Population

Defines the adult and pediatric patient populations for the device.

Blood Pressure Accuracy

States the accuracy standards met by the device for blood pressure measurements.

Controls, Indicators, and Connections

Front Panel Functions

Describes the functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel of the device.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Explains the different indicators and displays shown on the device's LCD screen.

Setup Procedure

Charging the Battery

Provides instructions for charging the device's internal battery.

Blood Pressure Hose and Cuff Connections

Details how to connect the blood pressure hose and cuff to the device.

Temperature Probe Connection

Explains how to connect the temperature probe to the device.

SpO2 Sensor Connection

Describes how to connect the SpO2 sensor to the device.

AC Power Connection

Guides on connecting the AC power transformer to the device.

Power On/Off and System Check Procedure

Measuring Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Cuff Selection Criteria

Provides criteria for selecting the correct blood pressure cuff size.

Positioning the Cuff

Gives instructions on proper placement of the blood pressure cuff on the arm.

Manual Blood Pressure Measurement

Details the steps for taking a manual blood pressure measurement.

Measuring Temperature

Taking an Oral Temperature

Provides step-by-step instructions for taking an oral temperature.

Taking an Axillary Temperature

Details how to take an axillary temperature using the device.

Taking a Rectal Temperature

Provides step-by-step instructions for taking a rectal temperature.

Measuring SpO2

Using the Finger Clip Sensor

Instructions for using the finger clip sensor for SpO2 measurements.

Taking an SpO2 Measurement

Details the procedure for taking an SpO2 measurement.

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Mode

Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Calibration

Troubleshooting: Error Indications and Interpretation

Lists common error codes and their probable causes and corrective actions.

Temperature Error Codes

Lists error codes specific to temperature measurement and their solutions.

SpO2 Error Codes

Lists error codes specific to SpO2 measurement and their solutions.

Troubleshooting: General Guide to Problems and Corrective Actions

Provides a general guide for troubleshooting common problems with the device.

SYMPTOM: Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings

Addresses common causes and solutions for inaccurate blood pressure readings.

SYMPTOM: Cuff Inflation and Deflation with No Blood Pressure Reading Displayed (or Error Code in Display)

Troubleshoots issues with cuff inflation/deflation and no reading/error display.

SYMPTOM: No Cuff Inflation

Addresses problems related to the cuff not inflating.

Maintenance

Appendix A - SpO2 Sensors

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