Philips Medical Systems North America TRX4841A INTELLIVUE TRANSCEIVER IS A PATIENT WORN DEVICE FOR MONITORING ECG AND SPO2 User Manual M4841 91001

Philips Medical Systems North America Co. INTELLIVUE TRANSCEIVER IS A PATIENT WORN DEVICE FOR MONITORING ECG AND SPO2 M4841 91001

Users Manual

Instructions for UseIntelliVue TRx/TRx+ Transceivers for the ITS4840A/ITS4850A IntelliVue Telemetry SystemPart Number: 4535 640 87761Printed in the U.S.A. September 2008First Edition Notice (ITS4842A, TRx4841A)These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice (ITS4852A, TRx4851A)These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules, ETSI, RSS-210, and other international radio standards that govern operation in the ISM band. Operation is not subject to WMTS rules.
iiNotice Document number: 453564087761, First EditionPrinted in the USA.© Copyright 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and/or to discontinue any product at any time without notice or obligation and will not be liable for any consequences resulting from the use of this publication.Equipment specifications are subject to alteration without notice. All changes will be in compliance with regulations governing manufacture of medical equipment.OxiCliq® and OxiMax® are registered trademarks of Nellcor Incorporated.Duracell® is a registered trademark of Duracell International Incorporated.Manufacturer Philips Medical Systems3000 Minuteman RoadAndover, MA 01810-1099(978) 687-1501
Printing History iiiPrinting HistoryNew editions of this document will incorporate all material updated since the previous edition. Update packages can be issued between editions and contain replacement and additional pages to be merged by a revision date at the bottom of the page. Note that pages which are rearranged due to changes on a previous page are not considered revised.The documentation printing date and part number indicate its current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates which are incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.) The document part number changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated.First Edition...............................................................................September 2008IntelliVue TRx4841A C.00 Transceivers are compatible with:IntelliVue Telemetry System, Revision A.00 and B.00IntelliVue Information Center, Software Revision L.00M2636C TeleMon Companion Monitor, Revision C.00 IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor, Revision G.00IntelliVue TRx4851A C.00 Transceivers are compatible with:IntelliVue Telemetry System, Revision B.00IntelliVue Information Center, Software Revision L.00 M2636C TeleMon Companion Monitor, Revision C.00 IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor, Revision G.00
About this BookivAbout this BookThis book contains operating instructions for use of the IntelliVue TRx and TRx+ Transceivers as used with the IntelliVue Telemetry System with Smart-Hopping Technology. It also includes operational information for the telemetry functions of the IntelliVue Information Center. The intended audience is the clinician who uses and/or teaches others to use this equipment in a healthcare environment. Additional resources for Philips products used in conjunction with the IntelliVue TRx and TRx+ Transceivers include:• IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use• IntelliVue Information Center Online Help• M2636C TeleMon Companion Monitor Instructions for Use• IntelliVue Telemetry System Training Program• IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor Instructions for Use• IntelliVue MP2 Patient Monitor Instructions for Use• IntelliVue X2 Patient Monitor Instructions for UseFor preventive maintenance, repair, and test methods for verification of device performance, refer to the IntelliVue Telemetry System Service Kit.
About this Book vDocument Conventions The following document conventions are used throughout this manual to identify specific safety and operational information.WarningsWarningWarningWarnings are information you must know to avoid injuring patients and personnel. CautionsCautionCautions are information you must know to avoid damaging your equipment and software.NotesNote—Notes contain additional information on use of the IntelliVue Telemetry System.ProceduresProcedures are indicated in the following table:Step Action123
About this Bookvi
ContentsContents-11. Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 The IntelliVue Transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Transceiver Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Transceiver Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2IntelliVue Telemetry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Bi-directional Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Smart-hopping Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Spectrum Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8IntelliVue Clinical Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Transceiver Use with Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-92. Product Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23. Transceiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Transceiver Controls - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Transceiver Controls - Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Safety Symbols & Other Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Audible Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Clinical Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Adjustable Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13Service Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-144. Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Transceiver Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Turning the Transceiver On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Turning Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Briefing the Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Contents-2Pouch Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Securing the Pouch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Showering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Testing Transceiver Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Status Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13Battery Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13Inserting/Removing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14Checking the Battery Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-175. Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Testing Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Suspending/Pausing Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Unsuspending& Resuming Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Physiologic Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Technical Alarms (INOPs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106. ECG Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1ECG Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2For Paced Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Measuring ECG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4ECG Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4ECG Leads Monitored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Positioning ECG Electrodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10Locating the Fourth Intercostal Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-123-Wire Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-135-Wire Placement (Standard Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-145-Wire Placement (EASI Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-166-Wire Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17Connecting the ECG Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21Cable Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24Verifying Electrode Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25Monitoring during Leads Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27ECG Fallback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27Relearning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28Using EASI Leads to Troubleshoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29Muscle and Movement Artifact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
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ST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1ST/AR Arrhythmia Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Indications for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2For Paced Patients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4ST/AR Arrhythmia Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5ST/AR ST Segment Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7The Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8Algorithm Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8Displayed ST Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9EASI ST Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9ST Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9ST Alarm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12ST/AR QT Interval Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14What is QT Interval Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15QT Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16QT Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17How the QT Analysis Algorithm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18Adjusting QT Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18Limitations for QT Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-238. SpO2 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1SpO2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2SpO2 Information for the User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3Pulse Oximetry Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5Pulse Tone Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Selecting a SpO2 Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Applying the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Sensor Application Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Sensor Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Connecting the SpO2 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15Measuring SpO2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16Spot Check Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Continuous Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18When Connected to TeleMon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Contents-4Turning SpO2 Monitoring Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19SpO2 Enable/Disable at Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20SpO2 Auto ON at Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20Understanding SpO2 Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21Optimizing SpO2 Measurement Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-229. Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Telemetry Functions at the Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Telemetry Controls in the Patient Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Locating the Transceiver (Find Device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Viewing Device Location in the Patient Window (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4Viewing Device Location History (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4Using the Device Location Client (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Unit-Configurable Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9RF Auto Shutoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18Transceiver Operation when Connected to TeleMon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1910. Pairing Monitoring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Device Revision Pairing Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Networked Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Basic Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Pairing via Direct Connection to the MP5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5Pairing via Short-Range Radio Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 Alarm Behavior (Networked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9Alarm Behavior (Networked with Cable or Short-Range Radio Connection) . . . . . . . . 10-13Paired Device Synchronized Alarm Settings (Networked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15Non-networked Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17Pairing via Direct Connection to the MP5/MP5T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18Pairing via Short- Range Radio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18Unassigning Transceiver at the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20Alarm Behavior (Non-networked). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20More Bed Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21Short-Range Radio Monitoring Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22Short- Range Radio Error Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2311. Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2Basic Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2Testing Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Contents-5Label Assignment for Replacement Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2Cleaning and Sterilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4Cleaning the Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5EO Sterilization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14Information Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1512. Safety Standards & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Indications for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Patient Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Authorized EU Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3Essential Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3System Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4FCC Compliance (M4840A/USA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4Industrie Canada Compliance (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5AC Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5Software Hazard Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5Reducing Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7Restrictions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9TRx4841A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9TRx4851A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10SRRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13ECG-only Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13ECG/SpO2 Transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13SRRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15 Measurement Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16SpO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18SpO2 Sensor Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-20
Contents-6A. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Accessory Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Transceiver Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Pouches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Protective Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Monitor Interface Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Short Range-Radio Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3ECG Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Electrodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Skin Prep Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Leadsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4Alignment Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5Detachable Shields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5SpO2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Reusable Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Disposable Sensors - Single Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7Adapter Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9Wristband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9B. Sales and Support Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry 1-1Introduction1Introducing IntelliVue TelemetryThis chapter introduces the IntelliVue TRx and TRx+ Transceivers, the patient-worn device of the IntelliVue Telemetry System with Smart-Hopping Technology. It includes the following sections:• The IntelliVue Transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2• IntelliVue Telemetry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4• IntelliVue Clinical Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8• Transceiver Use with Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
The IntelliVue Transceiver1-2 Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry The IntelliVue TransceiverThe IntelliVue Transceiver is a patient-worn device for monitoring ECG and SpO2 on adult and pediatric patients within the IntelliVue Telemetry System. The transceiver combines traditional transmitter features with communication to and from the IntelliVue Information Center. Transceiver Features • EASI/Standard and Standard only (No EASI) selectable in one device.• 6-lead with two V-leads for diagnosing multiple cardiac abnormalities, including wide-QRS complex tachycardias and acute myocardial ischemia/infarction.• Small, lightweight ECG-only device.• Audio feedback for out-of-range and lost device.• Battery gauge on device and at Information Center.• Powered by 2 AA batteries.• Alarm suspend and resume from standby at device and Information Center.•SpO2 Spot Check measurement without using any controls.• Easy for clinicians to use and comfortable for patients to wear.• Protective covers preventing debris from accessing unused ports.• Pouch with clear front that closes securely.• Simultaneous operation in network with M2601B Transmitter.• Communication with IntelliVue Patient Monitors via Short-Range Radio connection (MP5/MP5T, MP2 and X2 monitors only)Transceiver Models The transceiver is available in two models for each radio frequency spectrum in which they operate (TRx4841A - 1.4 GHz; TRx4851A - 2.4 GHz): • TRx - ECG Only•TRx+ - ECG and SpO2
The IntelliVue Transceiver Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry 1-3. EASI, 3 5M2601BEASI, 3 5,6IntelliVue TRx+M4841AIntelliVue TRx+M4841A EASI FCCID: XXXXXXXX EASIIEAS 234455661 backfrontIntelliVue TRx Transceiver - ECG Only EASI, 3 5,6IntelliVue TRx+M4841A EASI FCCID: XXXXXXXX EASIIEAS 234455661front IntelliVue TRx+ Transceiver - ECG/SpO2back
IntelliVue Telemetry System1-4 Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry IntelliVue Telemetry SystemThe IntelliVue Telemetry System with Smart-Hopping Technology uses cellular architecture to provide two-way communication between transceivers and the IntelliVue Information Center. Smart-hopping technology dodges interference and seeks out the strongest available signal to achieve seamless connections wherever patients roam on the clinical network. The system connects a number of individual devices to form a complete method of transporting patient data to a central repository for subsequent distribution to clinical staff. Full patient mobility is available within the areas defined by the wireless coverage of the multiple Access Points. Bi-directional CapabilityTelemetry transmits the patient’s measurements using radio waves. The signals obtained from the patient travel from the transceiver to an access point in the ceiling or wall and then to the Information Center. Bi-directional capability enables you to remotely control certain transceiver functions from the Information Center. Physiological data is transported from the transceiver, and a reverse data channel enables data to be transported to the transceiver. Bi-directional operations include the following:• Change SpO2 measurement mode, or turn SpO2 measurement off.• Enable or disable display of the pleth wave.• Adjust the transceiver volume, or turn it off.• Find Device feature for locating a lost transceiver within the coverage area.• Suppress SpO2 technical alarms (INOPS) during NBP measurement.• Return from Standby mode after a patient is away from the unit and not being monitored by the IntelliVue Telemetry System.• Configurable Alarm Pause/Suspend time initiated at the transceiver as well as the Information Center.• Transceiver location information displayed at the Information Center.• Transceiver out of area notification at the Information Center.
IntelliVue Telemetry System Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry 1-5Smart-hopping TechnologySmart-hoppingTM technology provides dynamic management of the RF spectrum used by each transceiver. This technology allows a virtually unlimited number of transceivers to operate simultaneously within the IntelliVue Telemetry System by creating a frequency-agile system that changes frequency without user involvement or awareness whenever interference occurs.Bi-directional Signal Flow in the IntelliVue Telemetry System
IntelliVue Telemetry System1-6 Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry Smart-hopping enables the signal to avoid wireless interference. When baseline noise is low (see illustrations following), telemetry signals reside in their frequency/time slot locations. If excessive interference occurs, degrading the signal, the telemetry signal then “hops” over the interference to a location that provides optimal signal-to-noise performance. In cases of excessive intermittent wireless interference, such as machinery operation or construction activity, you should identify patterns of interference. This information may assist your service provider in helping you resolve a problem with interference. Normal Operation1395140014271432FREQUENCIESTIME SLOTSDesired SignalBaseline NoiseInterference
IntelliVue Telemetry System Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry 1-7Excessive Interference’Hop’ to New Frequency/Time Slot1395140014271432FREQUENCIESTIME SLOTS1395140014271432FREQUENCIESTIME SLOTS
IntelliVue Clinical Network1-8 Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry Spectrum Sharing The ITS4840A IntelliVue Telemetry System operates in the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service bands (WMTS - USA only). WMTS uses radio frequency spectrum which was allocated by the FCC for medical telemetry applications, with a reduced potential for harmful interference. Although WMTS is managed by a frequency coordination process, this coordination and licensing does not grant the user an exclusive right to the spectrum on which their system operates, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the FCC license. Other WMTS and non-medical FCC licensees, as well as government agencies, may be legally authorized to use this licensed spectrum. The ITS4850A IntelliVue Telemetry System operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, with up to six RF channels using a similar Smart-hopping technology as described on page 1-5. The system also scans the selected six RF channels to determine whether the spectrum is sufficiently clear. If the system is too congested, a system level alert is provided.IntelliVue Clinical NetworkThe IntelliVue Clinical Network (ICN) is the communication infrastructure necessary to tie together all the patient monitoring systems within an organization. This includes getting information to and from the IntelliVue Information Center(s). Patients can be monitored within the defined coverage areas. When a patient goes out of range, an auditory out-of-range indicator sounds at the transceiver, and a "No Signal" technical alarm at the Information Center notifies the clinical staff.The Network can include both wired and wireless devices. An installation typically includes the following components:• IntelliVue Clinical Network infrastructure.• TRx4841A/TRx4851A Transceivers, bi-directional patient-worn devices.
Transceiver Use with Other Equipment Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry 1-9• ITS4842A/ITS4852A/ITS4853A Access Points (AP), placed within the areas with defined coverage. APs are centers for bidirectional communication between the transceivers and the Information Center.• M3150B IntelliVue Information Center for centralized monitoring.• M3154A IntelliVue Database Server (optional) for centralized data management.• M2636C TeleMon Companion Monitor (optional) for local alarms, NBP measurement, and bedside display of patient data.• M8105A MP5, M8102A MP2, and M3002A X2 IntelliVue Patient Monitors (optional) for bedside display of patient data being sourced from the transceiver.Transceiver Use with Other EquipmentIntelliVueInformationCenterThe transceiver’s bi-directional capability enables remote control from the Information Center for alarm, setup, and general monitoring functions. In addition, the system supports Telemetry Overview, the pairing of a telemetry bed with an IntelliVue Patient Monitor for bedside ECG viewing of a single patient. Telemetry Overview provides the telemetry-monitored waveforms, numerics, and alarms in an integrated form both on the bedside monitor and at the IntelliVue Information Center. See “Chapter 10. Pairing Monitoring Devices” for operating and configuration information.TeleMon The transceiver can employ the full functionality of the M2636C TeleMon Companion Monitor, including NBP measurement and local display of alarms. Connection is made through an interface cable at the Monitor/Service port on the transceiver. Please refer to “Transceiver Operation when Connected to TeleMon” on page 9-19 for an operational summary, and the M2636C TeleMon Instructions for Use for general operating instructions.
Transceiver Use with Other Equipment1-10 Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry PatientBedsideMonitorsRemote control of monitoring parameters such as NBP, SpO2, Alarm Suspend, and Relearn, as well as limited overview of waves and data are supported through Patient Bedside Monitors equipped with IntelliVue Instrument Telemetry. Please refer to the Instructions for Use for the specific Patient Monitor for operating information.Patient Data can be sourced directly from the transceiver to MP5/MP5T, MP2 or X2 Patient Monitors. The connection is made through a monitor interface cable (MP5/MP5T only) or short range radio adapter (SRRA) inserted in the transceiver’s Monitor/Service port and connected to the monitor. Non-networked IntelliVue patient monitors equipped with short-range radio capability can source patient data that includes SpO2, NBP and predictive temperature measurements to the Information Center. Please refer to the IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use for additional information.M2601BTransmitters If your hospital uses TRx and/or TRx+ Transceivers and M2601B Transmitters, you can distinguish between them by:• Name on the front of the device (TRx or M2601B)• Label color (light gray for transceivers, dark gray for transmitters)
Product Safety 2-1Introduction2Product SafetyThis chapter consolidates the safety warnings that apply to use of the IntelliVue Transceivers in a IntelliVue Clinical Network. These warnings are repeated throughout the book in context where relevant. The chapter includes the following section:• General Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
General Safety2-2 Product Safety General SafetyWarningWarningThe IntelliVue Telemetry System should not be used for primary monitoring in applications where the momentary loss of the ECG is unacceptable. WarningWarningFor continued safe use of this equipment, it is necessary that the listed instructions are followed. Instructions in this manual in no way supersede established medical procedures.WarningWarningDo not touch the patient, or table, or instruments, during defibrillation.The battery door must be closed during defibrillation. These steps protect the clinician from high defibrillator voltage.WarningWarningThis device is not to be used in the vicinity of electrosurgical units because such use may interrupt or interfere with the transmission of signals from the transceiver.WarningWarningThis equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, or with oxygen or nitrous oxide
General Safety Product Safety 2-3WarningWarningDo not use patient cables with detachable lead wires that have exposed male pins. Electrocution could result if these pins are plugged into AC power.WarningWarningThe system is not completely immune from radio interference although it is designed to minimize interference through smart hopping. Sources of interference that may be a problem include failing fluorescent lights and construction equipment. See “Electromagnetic Compatibility” on page 12-5.WarningWarningThe product should not be used next to or stacked with other equipment. If you must stack the product, you must check that normal operation is possible in the necessary configuration before the product is used on patients.WarningWarningDo not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for patient monitoring. Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level during patient monitoring may result in patient danger. Remember that the most reliable method of patient monitoring combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of monitoring equipment.WarningWarningIf the Alarms Suspend indicator on the transceiver remains illuminated after the button combination to unsuspend alarms is pressed, a transceiver malfunction may have occurred. (Alarms resume automatically after the configured alarm suspend duration, or you can resume them manually at the Information Center.) The transceiver should be replaced, and the malfunctioning unit should be sent to your service provider.
General Safety2-4 Product Safety WarningWarningPlace the transceiver in a pouch or over clothing, or both, during patient use. The transceiver should not touch the patient’s skin during use.WarningWarningTo avoid the risk of strangulation, do not tie a pouch solely around the patient’s neck.WarningWarningPatients should be instructed not to open the battery compartment while the transceiver is in use.WarningWarningFailure on the part of the responsible individual hospital or institution employing the use of this equipment to implement satisfactory maintenance as needed may cause undue equipment failure and possible health hazards.WarningWarningBecause the coverage range of Access Points can sometimes overlap, including different floor levels, the IntelliVue Device Location feature is not intended for use when attempting to locate a patient.
General Safety Product Safety 2-5WarningWarningShort-range radio connections are subject to interruption due to interference from other radio sources in the vicinity, including microwaves, bluetooth devices, and DECT phones. Outside the frequency band and 5% above and below, i.e. the exclusion band according to IEC 60601-1-2, the short-range radio connection is immune up to 3V/m in the frequency range from 80MHz to 2.0 GHz and up to 1V/m in the frequency range from 2.0 to 2.3 GHz. Depending on the strength and duration of the interference, the interruption may occur for an extended period. Any interruption of the signal due to interference, moving out of range, or for other reasons is indicated with a Tele Disconnected INOP message.
General Safety2-6 Product Safety
Transceiver Controls 3-1Introduction3Transceiver ControlsThis chapter describes the clinical controls of the transceiver. These controls include buttons, visual and auditory indicators, ports, and safety labelling located on the front and back of the device. The chapter includes the following sections:• Transceiver Controls - Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2•Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3•Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4•Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5•Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6•Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7• Transceiver Controls - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8•Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9•Safety Symbols & Other Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9• Audible Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12•Clinical Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12•Adjustable Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13•Service Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Note—For the purpose of the following diagrams, the transceiver model shown is the TRx4851A with SpO2.
Transceiver Controls - Front3-2 Transceiver Controls Transceiver Controls - FrontIntelliVue TRx+ Transceiver - Front ViewI 3I 2I 1I 4B1B2O1L3P1P2P3L1L2The labeled items in the diagram include: • Buttons (B1-B2)• Power On/Off (O1)• Indicators (I1-I4)• Labels (L1-L3)• Ports (P1-P3)TRx4851A
Transceiver Controls - Front Transceiver Controls 3-3ButtonsB1B2EASI, 3 5,6IntelliVue TRx+M4841ACallout Button DefinitionB1 Telemetry Button• Depending on configuration, directs the Information Center to generate a Nurse Call alarm, remote recording, both Nurse Call alarm and recording, or none. See “Telemetry Functions at the Information Center” on page 9-2. Note—Delayed recordings generated by the Telemetry button are stored in Alarm Review at the Information Center.• When pressed simultaneously with the Check button, turns Alarm Suspend/Pause on/off (not when connected to TeleMon or networked IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor). See “Suspending/Pausing Alarms” on page 5-2.
Transceiver Controls - Front3-4 Transceiver Controls Power On/OffB2 Check Button• Initiates a Status Check of the transceiver. See “Status Check” on page 4-12.• Resumes monitoring after Standby. See “Standby Mode” on page 4-4• Indicates association with the Information Center (single beep). See “Audible Tones” on page 3-12.• When pressed simultaneously with the Telemetry button, turns Alarm Suspend/Pause on/off (if configured and not when connected to TeleMon or networked IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor). See “Suspending/Pausing Alarms” on page 5-2.• Silences the Find Device tone. See “Locating the Transceiver (Find Device)” on page 9-3. • Initiates the Short-Range Radio assignment. See “Chapter 10. Pairing Monitoring Devices” on page 10-1.Callout Button DefinitionO1EASI, 3 5,6IntelliVue TRx+M4841ACallout Battery Door to Access DefinitionO1 Power On/Off Power On/OffInsertion of batteries turns transceiver power on; removal of batteries turns power off. See “Turning the Transceiver On/Off” on page 4-2.
Transceiver Controls - Front Transceiver Controls 3-5IndicatorsEASI, 3 5,6IntelliVue TRx+M4841AI 3I 4I 2I 1Callout Indicator DefinitionI 1Lead Indicator • Illuminates momentarily during leadset insertion to indicate attached leads.• Illuminates when Check button is pressed to indicate attached leads.• During a Leads Off condition, illuminates to indicate the lead(s) that need to be reapplied. Reference lead indicator only on indicates all leads are off.• Momentarily illuminates all lead indicator lights, indicating the transceiver has no Equipment Label assigned. Accompanied by “Unlabeled Device” tone. See “Label Assignment for Replacement Transceiver” on page 11-2.• Illuminates after successful Short-Range Radio assignment.I 2EASI Indicator• Illuminates momentarily upon insertion of leadset in EASI position.• Illuminates when Check button is pressed if EASI is in use.I 3Alarms Suspend/Pause Indicator Illuminates during alarm pause period initiated at transceiver, Information Center, or TeleMon.EASI
Transceiver Controls - Front3-6 Transceiver Controls LabelsI 4Battery GaugeIlluminates when the Check button is pressed, indicating the amount of power remaining in the batteries. Note—Valid only for recommended battery type. See “Checking the Battery Power Level” on page 4-17.Callout Indicator DefinitionEASI, 3 5,6IntelliVue TRx+M4841AL1L2L3Callout Label DefinitionL1 Leadset Insertion GuideAssists in aligning the ECG cable for different leadsets. See “Connecting the ECG Cable” on page 6-21.Note—If your unit uses only one monitoring configuration, the transceiver may have special alignment guides that allow only one leadset insertion position.Warning—Alignment guides may present a choking hazard. Handle with appropriate care.L2 Device Identification LabelIdentifies the device to the IntelliVue Clinical Network.L3 Unit Identification LabelUses one of seven color-coded labels for visual identification of a clinical unit.EASI, 3 IntelliVue TRx5,6TRx4841A
Transceiver Controls - Front Transceiver Controls 3-7PortsEASI, 3 5,6IntelliVue TRx+M4841AP1 P2P3Callout DefinitionP1 ECG Leadset PortConnection for 3-, 5-, or 6-wire leadset.P2 SpO2 Sensor Port (IntelliVue TRx+ only)Connection for SpO2 sensor. See Note.P3 Monitor/Service PortConnection for the Short-Range Radio Adapter, the cable to the TeleMon Companion Monitor and MP5 IntelliVue Patient Monitor, or to the Service Tool. See Note.Note—The SpO2 and Monitor/Service ports can be covered with protective covers when not in use. These are listed in “Appendix A. Accessories”.Warning—The SpO2 and Monitor/Service port protective covers may present a choking hazard. Handle with appropriate care.
Transceiver Controls - Back3-8 Transceiver Controls Transceiver Controls - BackS8-S14 not shown(inside battery compartment) IntelliVue TRx+ Transceiver - Back ViewEASI S3S4 S5S8S7S1L1The labeled items in the diagram include: • Labels (L1-L2)• Safety symbols and other marks (S1-S14) L2EASI S6S2
Transceiver Controls - Back Transceiver Controls 3-9LabelsSafety Symbols & Other Marks EASI EASIIEAS123456L1L2 Callout DefinitionL1 Electrode Placement Diagram for EASI See “5-Wire Placement (EASI Mode)” on page 6-16.L2 Electrode Placement Diagram for Standard ECGSee “5-Wire Placement (Standard Mode)” on page 6-14.EASI EASIIEAS123456S1-14Callout Label DefinitionS1 FCC ID: PQCXXXXXIC: 3549B-XXXX Federal Communications Commission (FCC) IDCanadian ID S2 CE MarkCompliance to Council Directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive)Class 2 Radio Equipment Identifier (1999/5/EC)S3 Non-Ionizing RadiationInterference to electronic equipment may occur in the vicinity of devices marked with this symbol.S4 DisposalDispose of in accordance with the local country’s requirements.
Transceiver Controls - Back3-10 Transceiver Controls S5 Follow operating instructions.S6 Prescription DeviceS7 Canadian and American standards complianceComplies with applicable Canadian and American standards.S8 Defibrillation ProofPatient connections are protected against defibrillation (DEFIBRILLATION-PROOF) and are a TYPE CF APPLIED PART.Labels on Inside of Battery CompartmentS9 Catalog NumberUse to identify the equipment during a call to the Philips Response Center.S10 Serial NumberUse to identify the equipment during a call to the Philips Response Center.Callout Label DefinitioniRxREFSN
Transceiver Controls - Back Transceiver Controls 3-11S11 MAC Address of deviceS12 Date of manufactureS13 Battery PolarityS14 Attention! See Instructions for Use.Additional Labels on SRRA (optional)CE MarkCompliance to Council Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive)Service Tag IDCallout Label DefinitionMAC
Audible Tones3-12 Transceiver Controls Audible TonesThe transceiver produces seven different auditory information signals to inform you of measurement and transceiver conditions during normal use. Most are generated automatically.Clinical UseAuditory Information Signal Sound How UsedSound 1 beep • Indicates successful Self-Test at power on.• Indicates successful SpO2 Spot Check measurement when measurement is initiated at the transceiver.• If the Check button is pressed, confirms that the transceiver is in contact with the Information Center (e.g., when transceiver is brought back into range). Sound 2 low-pitch tone Indicates pulse detected during Spot Check SpO2 measurement.Note—The pulse tone can be muted from the Information Center. See “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6.Sound 3 alternating pitch repeated toneContinuous tone to help you locate a missing transceiver. Initiated by clicking Find Device in the Telemetry Setup window. Tone continues until Check button is pressed, batteries are removed, or batteries completely discharge.
Audible Tones Transceiver Controls 3-13Adjustable Sounds Some transceiver sounds can be set to 5 different volume levels (see “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6). The adjustable sounds include SpO2 Spot Check measurement complete/fail, Check/Standby functions, Sound 4 beep beep • Indicates failed Self-Test at power on.• Indicates failed SpO2 Spot Check measurement when measurement is initiated at the transceiver.• If it sounds when the Check button is pressed, it indicates that the transceiver is not in contact with the Information Center.Sound 5 beep beep every 5 seconds Indicates transceiver is out of range or not associated with a sector. Sound stops when contact is re-established with the Information Center, or it can be silenced by pressing the Check button for six seconds. Or in cases where the transceiver is not assigned to a sector at the Information Center but is assigned to a monitor via short-range radio or monitor interface cable, the transceiver is not in contact with the monitor.Sound 6 beep every 2 seconds Indicates that the leadset is not inserted correctly. Accompanied by Invalid Leadset INOP.Sound 7 Fast beep beep and all Leads Off indicators briefly flashing at the same timeA new assignment has been established between the transceiver and monitor via short-range radio connection.Auditory Information Signal Sound How Used
Audible Tones3-14 Transceiver Controls and pulse detection tone. The sounds can be turned off (muted) on a per patient basis in the Telemetry Setup window.Service Sounds Two additional sounds that you may hear occur during the labelling of transceiver devices within the IntelliVue Clinical Network. The volume of these sounds is not adjustable, and cannot be turned off. See “Label Assignment for Replacement Transceiver” on page 11-2.Auditory Signal (sound) Function How UsedSound 1 (beep) Spot Check Announces a successful SpO2 Spot Check measurement.Sound 1 (beep) Check Button Confirms contact with the Information Center.Sound 2 (low pitch tone)Pulse Detection ToneIndicates pulse during SpO2 Spot Check measurement.Service Sound Descriptionbeep beep repeated every 3 seconds, and all visual indicators flashingUnlabeled Device. Equipment Label needs to be assigned at Information Center. No monitoring.Fast beep beep and alternate Leads Off indicators flashingUnacknowledged Labeled Device.Equipment label has been assigned at Information Center; press the Check button to complete label assignment. No monitoring.
Basic Operation 4-1Introduction4Basic OperationThis chapter describes the basic operation of the transceiver. It includes the following sections:• Transceiver Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2• Turning the Transceiver On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2• Briefing the Patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6• Testing Transceiver Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11• Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Transceiver Safety Information4-2 Basic Operation Transceiver Safety InformationWarningWarningThe system is not completely immune from radio interference although it is designed to minimize interference through smart hopping. Sources of interference that may be a problem include failing fluorescent lights and construction equipment. See “Electromagnetic Compatibility” on page 12-5.WarningWarningPlace the transceiver in a pouch or over clothing, or both, during patient use. The transceiver should not touch the patient’s skin during use.Turning the Transceiver On/OffWarningWarningArrhythmia relearning is initiated whenever the transceiver is powered down for one minute or longer. Be sure to check your patient’s arrhythmia annotation for accuracy whenever relearn has occurred.
Turning the Transceiver On/Off Basic Operation 4-3Turning On The transceiver is powered by two AA alkaline batteries. To turn the transceiver on, insert both batteries. When batteries are inserted:1. All indicators illuminate briefly.2. A sequence of sounds indicates the instrument is ready for use.a. a single beep, indicating that the self test was passed.b. a series of double beeps, indicating the transceiver is attempting to establish contact with the Information Center.c. cessation of sounds, indicating a successful association with the Information Center.d. If you hear any other sound sequence, either the device has failed the automatic Self-Test (in which case you should use a replacement device), or the device cannot establish contact with the Information Center (check that a sector has been assigned to the device, and that the device is within the coverage area).Note—For sounds associated with the use of the Short-Range Radio Adapter, see “Service Sounds” on page 3-14.Turning Off Turn off the transceiver by removing the batteries. A "No Signal" technical alarm will be in effect at the Information Center until the device is reactivated or until Standby is initiated.Sounds at Successful Start-up for Communication with the IIC Transceiver connected with Information CenterTransceiver performs self-testOne beep Test passedInsert batteries Two beepsevery 5 sec-ondsBeeping stopsTransceiver searches for Information Center
Turning the Transceiver On/Off4-4 Basic Operation The configuration data set by the service provider prior to transceiver use is retained after battery removal. RF AutoShutoff When RF Auto Shutoff is enabled (default), the transceiver stops broadcasting a radio signal in order to prevent interference with other transceivers in use. This condition occurs if there is no ECG signal for 10 minutes and the SpO2 sensor cable is not inserted in the SpO2 sensor port. The technical alarm, "No Signal", followed by the "Transmitter Off" INOP will be displayed at the Information Center. Remove the batteries to conserve battery charge. However, if there is no ECG signal for 10 minutes but the SpO2 cable is inserted, the transceiver does not stop broadcasting the signal. To restart monitoring, insert batteries (if needed), attach leads to the patient, insert the SpO2 sensor cable in the SpO2 sensor port and press the Check button to verify association with the Information Center.Standby Mode Standby mode is used to temporarily suspend monitoring at the Information Center, for example, when a patient goes out of access point range or is discharged.Standby does not power down the transceiver, so if the standby period is prolonged, you should remove the batteries. InitiatingStandby Step Action1 Do not remove the leads until after the patient is in Standby. This will avoid an "ECG Leads Off" technical alarm, as well as reminders, if configured.2 In the Patient Window, select the Standby button.
Turning the Transceiver On/Off Basic Operation 4-53 Select the duration of the standby period (depending on your system’s configuration: Infinite, 4 Hours, 3 Hours, 2 Hours, 1 Hour, 30 Minutes, 20 Minutes, or 10 Minutes).Note—If the patient will be discharged, select “Infinite” as the standby duration.4 Select the appropriate location, then select Suspend Monitoring. The message “Telemetry Standby” and location, if selected, are displayed in the sector.Note—If the transceiver is paired with an IntelliVue Patient Monitor, monitoring will be suspended at both the transceiver and the IntelliVue Patient Monitor as well as at the Information Center. The messages "Monitor Standby" and "Telemetry Standby" will be displayed in the patient sector. If paired directly with an IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor, the message "Monitor Standby" only will be displayed.Step Action
Briefing the Patient4-6 Basic Operation ResumingMonitoringBriefing the PatientWarningWarningPatients should be instructed not to open the battery compartment while the transceiver is in use.If the Telemetry button has been configured to generate a Nurse Call, recording at the Information Center, or both, instruct the patient to use the button when needed.Step Action1 If the standby period has not expired:•Press the Check button to re-establish contact with the Information Center. The single beep at the transceiver verifies that monitoring has resumed.• If you hear a double beep, click Resume Monitoring at the Information Center. If there’s still no association, contact the service provider.If the standby period has expired:• Monitoring resumes automatically if the patient is in the coverage area. Press the Check button to verify the resumption of monitoring. You should hear a single beep.If a new patient is connected:•Press the Check button, or select the Resume Monitoring in the appropriate patient sector.Important—When an EASI patient comes out of Standby, the lead settings are reset to the default EASI leads.
Briefing the Patient Basic Operation 4-7If desired, you can turn off patient use of the button at the Information Center. See “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6.Pouch Use The transceiver is not intended for direct contact with the patient’s skin. During normal use, the transceiver should be worn over clothing, in a pocket or, preferably, in a pouch. The carrying pouch with clear front is an appropriate means for holding the transceiver. See Appendix A, “Accessories” for ordering information.Securing the Pouch Step Action1 Insert the transceiver into the pouch with lead wires and SpO2 sensor cable, if used, exiting from the top opening of the pouch. Pinch the velcro enclosures together to close the pouch around the cables.Important—Do not coil the cables inside the pouch. They are part of the wireless system, and need to be freely exposed.
Briefing the Patient4-8 Basic Operation 2 Turn the pouch so that the opening is facing downward. This protects the transceiver from fluid and debris. Secure the pouch on the patient with the upper ties around the patient’s head and arm and the lower ties around the patient’s torso.WarningWarningTo avoid the risk of strangulation, do not tie a pouch solely around the patient’s neck.Step ActionPlace Tie a under thearm. Place Tie b around theneck. Tie a and b together around the neck.Tie c and d together aroundthe torso.cdba
Briefing the Patient Basic Operation 4-93 Check that the patient is comfortable wearing the pouch with transceiver.Step Action
Briefing the Patient4-10 Basic Operation ShoweringWarningWarningWhen the patient is showering, signal quality and leads off detection may be compromised due to significant movement. Appropriate clinical precautions must be taken.The transceiver can be used to monitor a patient in the shower, but only when placed inside a Philips carrying pouch and secured on the patient as described above. The combination of the transceiver and pouch will withstand showering for up to 10 minutes.Drying theTransceiverafterShoweringAfter showering, perform the following steps to continue monitoring:1. Pat dry the leadset connections at the electrodes.2. Wipe the lead wires with care.3. If wet, dry the outside of the transceiver with a non-lint producing cloth.4. If wet, wipe dry the inside of the battery compartment. Dry the batteries.5. If wet, disconnect the ECG leadset and shake out any water. Dry the connector pin area with a cotton swab. 6. If wet, allow the SpO2 and Monitor/Service ports to air dry.Note—The transceiver should not be used for monitoring if the battery compartment is wet. Remove the batteries and wipe the compartment dry before continued monitoring use.AccidentalWetting If the transceiver is accidentally immersed in liquid for up to 5 minutes, no damage to the device and no electrical safety issues for the patient will result. Remove the device, dry it off, and follow the procedure for cleaning/sterilization under “Cleaning and Sterilization” on page 11-4 as needed.
Testing Transceiver Functionality Basic Operation 4-11Testing Transceiver FunctionalityThere are two tests of IntelliVue Transceiver functionality:•Self Test - performed automatically each time the transceiver is turned on.•Status Check - initiated manually by the clinician.Self TestWarningWarningDo not use the transceiver for patient monitoring if it fails the Power On Self Test.CautionDo not insert a leadset during a self-test. The leadset can be inserted after the self-test. A self test of the transceiver functions is automatically performed each time that the transceiver is turned on (that is, when batteries are inserted). This test should be performed before ECG leads and/or an SpO2 sensor is attached. In Case ofFailure If any portion of the self test fails, the transceiver will attempt to report the failure to the monitoring system. In case of failure, use another transceiver, and contact your service provider.Self Test Status Auditory Signal Visual IndicatorsPassed beep All indicators illuminate for 3 seconds.Failed beep beep One or more indicators do not light up.
Testing Transceiver Functionality4-12 Basic Operation Status Check You can check the status of the transceiver indicators at any time.Initiating aStatus Check Step Action1Press the Check button.The following indicators should illuminate for as long as the Check button is depressed.• Battery gauge• Leads Off indicators• EASI (if in use)2 If one or more of the expected indicators do not light up, check the following:• Power and position of batteries (see “Checking the Battery Power Level” on page 4-17).• Leadset insertion. Make sure the leadset is correctly inserted in the transceiver and the colored line at the base of the cable is not visible (see “Connecting the ECG Cable” on page 6-21).• Lead positions and connections (see “Verifying Electrode Connections” on page 6-25).If there is still a problem, contact your service provider for assistance.
Battery Information Basic Operation 4-13Battery InformationBattery Safety Information WarningWarningThe battery door must be closed during defibrillation.WarningWarningUse Duracell Alkalaine batteries, size AA, MN 1500, 1.5V, to ensure specified performance. Outdated, mismatched, or poor-quality batteries can give unacceptable performance (e.g., insufficient Battery-Low warning time). The use of fresh high-quality alkaline batteries is strongly recommended.WarningWarningCertain failure conditions, such as short circuits, can cause a battery to overheat during use. High temperatures can cause burns to the patient and/or user. If the transceiver becomes hot to the touch, place it aside until it cools. Then remove the batteries and discard them. Have the transceiver operation checked by your service provider to identify the cause of overheating.WarningWarningIf you receive a BATTERY LOW alarm, the batteries must be promptly replaced. A “Battery Low” condition that is not corrected will result in a transceiver shutdown and cessation of monitoring.
Battery Information4-14 Basic Operation WarningWarningBatteries should be removed from the transceiver at the end of the battery’s useful life to prevent leakage. If battery leakage should occur, use caution in removing the battery. The leaked substance may cause eye or skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin. Clean the battery compartment according to instructions in “Chapter 11. Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting”. Wash hands.Inserting/Removing Batteries WarningWarningArrhythmia relearning is initiated whenever the transceiver is powered down for one minute or longer. Be sure to check your patient’s arrhythmia annotation for accuracy whenever relearn has occurred.CautionRemove the batteries before storing a transceiver for an extended period of time.The battery compartment is located at the bottom of the transceiver behind a swinging door. It accommodates a pair of AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries. Only this type of disposable battery should be used.Important—Do not use rechargeable batteries. Use of this type of battery will adversely affect:• Battery gauge performance• Battery low warnings• Battery life performance
Battery Information Basic Operation 4-15Inserting theBatteries Insert batteries into the transceiver using the following procedure.Step Action1 Open the battery compartment by swinging the compartment door 90o counterclockwise into an open hinged position.2 Insert two AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries, matching the polarity with the +/- indications inside the compartment.Note— Both batteries are inserted with the + polarity in the same direction.3 Close the battery compartment door.4 Listen for the start-up sounds. (See “Turning On” on page 4-3).Watch for the indicators on the front of the transceiver to illuminate briefly.5 Connect the patient cables to the transceiver.++
Battery Information4-16 Basic Operation Removing theBatteries To remove the batteries, open the battery compartment door and push from the opening at the back of the compartment to pop the batteries out. Transceiver settings (ECG leadset type, SpO2 mode, volume, etc.) are retained indefinitely when the batteries are removed.If you remove good batteries to turn off the transceiver, keep them together as a set for later re-use so that both batteries will have the same level of power remaining.Batteries should be removed when the transceiver is not in use or is being stored.Important—DO NOT “STORE” BATTERIES BY LEAVING THEM IN THE INCORRECT POLARITY POSITION IN THE TRANSCEIVER. Be careful not to short circuit the batteries. Batteries can get hot when shorted. Short circuits are caused when a piece of metal touches both the positive and negative terminals simultaneously. More than a momentary short circuit will generally reduce the battery life. In case of a short circuit, discard both batteries in a pair, or just the shorted one if the batteries are new.Disposal ofBatteries When disposing of batteries, follow local laws for proper disposal. Dispose of batteries in approved containers. If local regulations require you to recycle batteries, recycle batteries in accordance with those regulations.
Battery Information Basic Operation 4-17Checking the Battery Power LevelWhen the Check button is pressed, the battery gauge on the transceiver indicates the battery power level. It is reliable only when specified batteries (i.e., AA 1.5V Alkaline) are used. The battery gauge is also displayed in the Patient Sector at the Information Center (if configured) to enable you to closely monitor battery status, for example, after a change of shift.To check the power level of the transceiver:Step Action1 If connected, disconnect the transceiver from Telemon or MP5.1Press the Check button to determine the level (see Battery Levels following).2If no indicators flash: 1. Check that the batteries are inserted properly.2. Replace both batteries. 3. If there are still no indicators on the battery gauge, contact your service provider.If the indicators illuminate but do not behave as described above, the transceiver has malfunctioned. Contact your service provider.
Battery Information4-18 Basic Operation Battery LevelsBattery Gauge Approximate Battery Life* RemainingApproximate Operating Time* RemainingFunctionality 4 green indicators > 75% > 34.7 hours Normal operation3 green indicators > 50% > 23.1 hours Normal operation2 green indicators > 25% > 11.6 hours Normal operation1 green indicator 25% to Battery Low level > 15 minutes Normal operation1 red indicator Battery Low level to Replace Battery level< 15 minutes Normal operation (see note)no indicator Replace Battery level(Check batteries for correct polarity)none Transceiver shutdown/RF shutoff* Battery life times are based on use of Duracell MN 1500 batteries in a TRx transceiver not equipped with a Short-Range Radio Adapter. Times for TRx+ are somewhat lower. Life times when other battery brands are used may be different.Note—For the TRx+ transceiver, SpO2 functionality is disabled when the red light (Battery Low) is lit.
Battery Information Basic Operation 4-19Battery Life Battery life is dependent upon:• Condition of the batteries.• Parameters being monitored - ECG only, ECG and Spot Check SpO2, or ECG and Continuous SpO2.• Use of the Short Range Radio Adapter (SRRA). The transceiver’s batteries power the SRRA, and under normal operating conditions, battery life may be reduced by up to 25%. See “Battery Specifications” on page 12-8 You can optimize battery life by:• Removing the batteries when the transceiver is not in use. Keep them paired for future use.• Disconnecting the SpO2 adapter cable, if used. When the SpO2 sensor is disconnected, the SpO2 functionality is automatically powered down, but if an adapter cable is still connected, it will continue to drain power from the SpO2 electronics.
Battery Information4-20 Basic Operation
Alarms 5-1Introduction5AlarmsThis chapter lists Physiologic (Patient) Alarms and Technical (Inoperative Condition) Alarms. It also describes how to pause/suspend alarms temporarily. It includes the following sections:• Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2• Suspending/Pausing Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2• Physiologic Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4• Technical Alarms (INOPs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Alarm Indicators5-2 Alarms Alarm IndicatorsA description of visual and auditory information signals for patient and technical alarms on the Information Center is located in the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use and the Information Center Online Help.The Information Center documentation also includes the default alarm settings and physiological alarm limit ranges. Alarm behavior specific to the use of the transceiver paired with an IntelliVue Patient Monitor is described in “Chapter 10. Pairing Monitoring Devices”.Testing Alarm IndicatorsThe visual alarm information signal on the transceiver is the Alarms Suspend icon. During self test, the Alarm Suspend indicator illuminates briefly, and a single tone indicates association with the Information Center. These positive test results indicate that the Alarm Suspend icon on the transceiver is functioning correctly (see “Self Test” on page 4-11).Suspending/Pausing AlarmsWarningWarningIf the Alarms Suspend indicator on the transceiver remains illuminated after the button combination to unsuspend alarms is pressed, a transceiver malfunction may have occurred. (Alarms resume automatically after the configured suspend duration time, or you can resume them manually at the Information Center.) The transceiver should be replaced, and the malfunctioning unit should be sent to your service provider.All alarms for a patient can be suspended/paused from the Information Center, from the TeleMon Companion Monitor, or, depending on transceiver configuration, from the transceiver itself. The Alarm Suspend/Pause duration is configurable with a default of two minutes. Alarms automatically resume after the configured suspend duration time, or can be reactivated manually earlier.
Suspending/Pausing Alarms Alarms 5-3If the transceiver is connected to TeleMon or the MP5 IntelliVue Patient Monitor, alarms can be suspended only from TeleMon or the IntelliVue Patient Monitor, and not from the Information Center. The Alarms Suspend icon on the transceiver is lit (see “Transceiver Controls - Front” on page 3-2), and an "Alarms Suspended" message appears at TeleMon, the patient monitor and the Information Center. Patient monitoring (display of patient waveforms and numerics) continues for the duration of Alarm Suspend/Pause.Step Action1Press the Telemetry and Check buttons simultaneously to activate Alarm Suspend/Pause. While alarms are suspended:• The transceiver illuminates the Alarms Suspend icon. • The message "Alarms Suspended" (or "Alarms Paused") is displayed in the Patient Sector at the Information Center.Note—For paired bedsides in Telemetry Overview, the message is "Tele Alarms Suspend".2 For instructions on how to suspend/pause alarms from the Information Center, see the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use and the Information Center Online Help.For instructions on how to suspend/pause alarms from TeleMon or the MP5, see their respective Instructions for Use.
Physiologic Alarms5-4 Alarms Unsuspending& Resuming AlarmsAlarms will be resumed automatically after the configured suspend duration time. You can cancel alarm suspend manually before the configured suspend duration time has expired from the transceiver (see following directions) or from the Information Center.Physiologic AlarmsPhysiologic alarms indicate a life-threatening situation or a less urgent situation such as heart rate beyond limits. There are no physiologic alarm signals generated by the transceiver. All physiologic alarms are generated at the IntelliVue Information Center, and all alarm signals must be acknowledged at the Information Center or an assigned IntelliVue Patient Monitor.Step Action1Press the Telemetry and Check buttons simultaneously until the indicator turns off.• The Alarm Suspend icon is turned off.• The message "Alarms Suspended" (or "Alarms Paused") is removed from the Information Center display.2 Alternately, you can unsuspend alarms at the Information Center. See IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use or Online Help for directions.For instructions on how to resume alarms from TeleMon, see the TeleMon Instructions for Use.
Physiologic Alarms Alarms 5-5WarningWarningDo not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for patient monitoring. Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level during patient monitoring may result in patient danger. Remember that the most reliable method of patient monitoring combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of monitoring equipment.Arrhythmia alarm chaining and other aspects of alarm behavior, such as alarm levels, setting alarm limits, customizing arrhythmia alarm settings on a per patient basis, switching individual measurement alarms on/off, and reviewing alarm messages, are described in IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use. There are two levels of arrhythmia analysis available at the Information Center: Basic and Enhanced. Enhanced analysis includes Basic alarms. NBP alarms are listed in the TeleMon Instructions for Use, IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use, and the Information Center Online Help.In the following table, Red (***) alarms are listed alphabetically, followed by the Yellow (**) alarms, and the Yellow (*) arrhythmia alarms.Physiologic (Patient) Alarms Alarm Text Priority Condition Source*/**AFIB Yellow Atrial fibrillation waveform detected ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia***ASYSTOLE Red Asystole. No QRS for 4 consecutive seconds ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia*** BRADY yyy < xxx Red Extreme Bradycardia. Heart Rate (yyy) less than Extreme Brady limit (xxx)ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia
Physiologic Alarms5-6 Alarms *** DESAT Red Very Low SpO2 Saturation. SpO2 value below Desaturation limitNote—Desat limit is set 10 points below low limit.SpO2*** TACHY yyy > xxx Red Extreme Tachycardia. Heart Rate (yyy) greater than Extreme Tachy limitST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia*** V-FIB/TACH Red Ventricular Fibrillation. Fibrillatory wave (sinusoidal wave between 2-10 Hz) for 4 consecutive secondsST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia*** V-TACH Red Ventricular Tachycardia. Consecutive PVCs greater than or equal to V-Tach Run limit and Heart Rate greater than V-Tach limit (xxx)ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia** MULTI ST Lx, Ly Yellow Two ST leads (Lx and Ly) exceed alarm limit elevation or depression for > 60 seconds (EASI mode or when selected).ST/AR ST* NURSE CALL Yellow The Telemetry button on the transceiver has been pressed (and the system is configured to alarm and the Telemetry button is on.Also initiated if the installation includes a paging system and the Information Center is configured for paging upon receipt of Nurse Call signal.Note—For IntelliVue Information Centers Release J and later, Nurse Call is a yellow, one star (*) alarm.Initiated at transceiver or by paging subsystemPhysiologic (Patient) Alarms Alarm Text Priority Condition Source
Physiologic Alarms Alarms 5-7** SpO2T yyy > xxx Yellow High SpO2. SpO2 value (yyy) greater than high SpO2 limit (xxx).SpO2** SpO2T yyy < xxxx Yellow Low SpO2. SpO2 value (yyy) less than low SpO2 limit (xxx).SpO2** ST lead > xxx Yellow STlead is greater than the Elevation limit. ST/AR** ST lead < xxx Yellow STlead is less than the Depression limit. ST/AR* HR yyy > xxx Yellow Heart Rate (yyy) greater than the upper Heart rate limit (xxx). ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia* HR yyy < xxx Yellow Heart Rate (yyy) lower than the lower Heart Rate limit (xxx). ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia* IRREGULAR HR Yellow Consistently irregular rhythm (irregular R-R intervals). ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* MISSED BEAT Yellow No beat detected for 1.75 x average R-R interval for Heart Rate greater than 120, or no beat for 1 second with Heart Rate greater than 120 (non-paced patient only).ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* MULTIFORM PVCs Yellow The occurrence of two differently shaped Vs, each occurring at least twice within the last 300 beats as well as each occurring at least once within the last 60 beats.ST/AR Enhanced ArrhythmiaPhysiologic (Patient) Alarms Alarm Text Priority Condition Source
Physiologic Alarms5-8 Alarms * NON-SUSTAIN VT Yellow A run of Vs having a ventricular Heart Rate greater than V-Tach limit but lasting for less than the V-Tach Run limit.ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* PACER NOT CAPT Yellow No QRS for 1.75 x the average R-R interval with Pace Pulse (paced patient only).ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia* PACER NOT PACE Yellow No QRS and Pace Pulse for 1.75 x the average R-R interval (paced patient only). ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia* PAIR PVCs Yellow Two consecutive PVCs between non-PVCs. ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* PAUSE Yellow No QRS detected for x seconds. Choices of >1.5 to 2.5 seconds. ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* PVCs >xxx/MIN Yellow PVCs within one minute exceed by the PVCs/min limit (xxx). ST/AR Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia** QTc High Yellow QTc value has exceeded the QTc High limit for more than 10 minutes ST/AR Arrhythmia**dQTc High Yellow dQTc High value has exceeded the dQTc High Limit for more than 10 minutes. ST/AR ArrhythmiaPhysiologic (Patient) Alarms Alarm Text Priority Condition Source
Physiologic Alarms Alarms 5-9* R-ON-T PVCs Yellow For Heart Rate less than 100, a PVC with R-R interval less than 1/3 the average interval followed by a compensatory pause of 1.25 x average R-R interval, or 2 such Vs without a compensatory pause occurring within 5 minutes of each other. (When Heart Rate is greater than 100, 1/3 R-R interval is too short for detection.)ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* RUN PVCs Yellow Run of PVCs greater than or equal to 2. ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* SVT Yellow Run of SVPBs greater than or equal to SVT Run limit and with SVT Heart Rate greater than the SVT Heart Rate limit.ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* VENT BIGEMINY Yellow A dominant rhythm of N, V, N, V (where N= supraventricular beat, V=ventricular beat).ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* VENT RHYTHM Yellow A dominant rhythm of adjacent Vs greater than Vent Rhythm limit and ventricular Heart Rate less than V-Tach limit.ST/AR Enhanced Arrhythmia* VENT TRIGEMINY Yellow A dominant rhythm of N, N, V, N, N, V (where N=supraventricular beat, V=ventricular beat).ST/AR Enhanced ArrhythmiaPhysiologic (Patient) Alarms Alarm Text Priority Condition Source
Technical Alarms (INOPs)5-10 Alarms Technical Alarms (INOPs)Technical Alarms, or INOPs (inoperative conditions), are sourced at the transceiver, the ST/AR algorithm running at the Information Center, the TeleMon Companion Monitor, or the IntelliVue Patient Monitor. They identify inoperative conditions (that is conditions where the system is not operating properly and therefore cannot measure or detect alarm conditions reliably). There are four levels of Technical Alarms:•Severe - Monitoring and alarms disabled. Audible tone at the Information Center. Must be acknowledged by a clinician.•Hard - Monitoring and alarms are disabled. Audible tone at the Information Center. If the hard INOP is "latched", the sound will be silenced, but the message will remain on the display until resolution of the offending condition.•Soft - Monitoring and alarms remain active. No audible tones are generated.•Red/Yellow - Replace Battery and ECG Leads Off INOPs may be configured to display as either Red or Yellow Technical Alarms.
Technical Alarms (INOPs) Alarms 5-11In the following table, technical alarms are listed alphabetically.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to doBATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW TSource - TelemetrySoft When operating wirelessly, the patient monitor is no longer providing power to the transceiver, and battery capacity is diminished.There is less than 15 minutes of monitoring time remaining. Replace batteries promptly to avoid transceiver shutdown and cessation of monitoring.CANNOT ANALYZE ECGSource - Information CenterHard Arrhythmia algorithm cannot reliably analyze the ECG data on any monitored leads.Assess the lead selections, initiate relearn, and validate analyzed rhythm. Check other INOPs for possible source of problem.CANNOT ANALYZE QTSource - Information CenterSoft There have been two consecutive invalid 5 minute values.See “Limitations for QT Monitoring” on page 7-23.CANNOT ANALYZE STSource - Information CenterSoft ST algorithm cannot reliably generate any valid ST values on any monitored lead.Review the ECG signal quality and correct if necessary. Reposition the ISO and J points.Note—If the patient has a ventricular pacemaker, ST analysis is not possible.
Technical Alarms (INOPs)5-12 Alarms CENTRAL: TELE ONLYSource - Patient MonitorHard System connectivity via the transceiver is limited (no alarms, only local numerics) when in companion mode and host monitor does not have system connectivity. Only the transceiver’s measurements and alarms can be displayed at the Information Center.If the disconnection of the host monitor is not intentional, re-connect the monitor to the network. CHECK ECG SETTINGSSource - TelemetryHard Synchronization of ECG settings between the monitor and the Information Center has failed.Check that the ECG settings from the ECG source are appropriate.Note—When transitioning between networked and non-networked monitoring, this INOP will display. Pressing the Silence button will dismiss the INOP.CHECK ECG SOURCESource - Patient MonitorYellow Technical AlarmThe transceiver and the monitor both have valid ECG signals.Unpair the transceiver and monitor or remove the leadset from the device that is no longer the ECG source.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs) Alarms 5-13CHECK PAIRINGSource - TelemetryYellowTechnical Alarm• There is a problem with device pairing.• When the transceiver is wirelessly paired with an X2 patient monitor (no label) docked with a larger networked MP series monitor, and the network connection is lost.• Check that the bedside monitor and telemetry device are correctly paired.• Select the correct device to be paired.CHECK SpO2T SettingsSource - TelemetryHard Synchronization of SpO2T settings between the monitor and the Information Center has failed.Check that the SpO2T settings in use at the Information Center are appropriate.ECG EQUIP MALFECG EQUIP MALF TSource - TelemetryHard Failure of the ECG equipment or failure to calibrate ECG.• Remove leadset. Remove and re-insert batteries. Let Self-Test complete before reinserting leadset.• Replace the transceiver.• Contact Service.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs)5-14 Alarms ECG LEADS OFFNote—This INOP may also be configured to display as a Red or Yellow Technical Alarm.Source - TelemetryRed or Yellow or Hard Technical Alarm • Multiple leads are off.• The short-range radio connection between the transceiver and the MP5, MP2, or X2 Patient Monitor has failed.• Re-attach ECG leads to patient.• Identify and remove the interference source.• Reduce the number of devices equipped with short-range radio capability. • Contact Service.<electrode> LEAD OFFSource - TelemetryHard Single lead is off.Note—If primary lead is MCL, lead will be identified as V/C in INOP text.Re-attach ECG lead to patient.INVALID LEADSETSource - TelemetryHard • Wrong leadset.• Leadset inserted incorrectly.• Bad lead selection switches in the transceiver.• Check for appropriate leadset.• Check for correct insertion.• Contact Service.LEADSET UNPLUGGEDSource - TelemetryHard Leadset has been unplugged from the transceiver.Re-insert the leadset.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs) Alarms 5-15MORE BED ALARMSNote—Appears at Information Center only.Source - Patient MonitorRed or Yellow or Hard Technical AlarmThe monitor is associated with a transceiver and is sending data to the Information Center via the transceiver. There are currently more alarms at the bedside than can be transmitted to the Information Center.• For more information only. • Check for additional alarm conditions at the patient monitor.NO ARRHYTHMIANote—This condition displays as All ARRH ALRMS OFF at the IIC.Source - Information CenterSoft All basic ST/AR ECG alarms have been turned off.Turn arrhythmia alarms on.NO ECG AT CENTRALSource - Patient MonitorHard The ECG measured with the monitor is not being sent to the Information Center via the transceiver.If not intended, insert the leadset in the transceiver. Check equipment connections and configuration settings.NO ECG SOURCESource - TelemetryHard The transceiver is paired with a monitor but the Information Center is not detecting a valid ECG signal from either of them.Attach leadset to patient. Check equipment connections and configuration settings.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs)5-16 Alarms NO SIGNALSource - Information CenterHard • Transceiver is outside the coverage area, or• No batteries in transceiver, or• Transceiver has failed, or• Short-range radio connection has failed.• Make sure that the transceiver is within the coverage area and has good batteries.• Replace the transceiver if Power On Self Test fails.• Put bed in Standby.• Identify and remove interference source.• Contact Service.OUT OF AREASource - Information CenterHard The transceiver is communicating with an access point designated as a boundary limit.For more information only. If not intended, return the transceiver to the designated coverage area.REPLACE BATTERYREPLACE BATTERY TNote—This INOP may also be configured to display as a Red or Yellow Technical Alarm.Source - TelemetryRed or Yellow or Hard Technical Alarm, Latched• Dead battery. No monitoring is occurring.• When operating wirelessly, the patient monitor is no longer providing power to the transceiver, and battery capacity is now depleted.Replace batteries. SOME ECG ALRMS OFFSource - Information CenterSoft Some yellow arrhythmia alarms have been turned off for this patient. For information only.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs) Alarms 5-17SpO2T EQUIP MALFSource - TelemetryHard Malfunction in the SpO2 equipment Contact Service.SpO2T ERRATICSource - TelemetryHard Erratic SpO2 measurements, often due to a faulty sensor or invalid SpO2 measurements, or incorrect transducer positionRepeat measurement, reposition sensor on patient, or finally, replace sensor.SpO2T EXTD UPDATENumeric is replaced by a -?-.Source - TelemetrySoft The update period of displayed values is extended due to an NBP measurement on the same limb or an excessively noisy signal. If NBP is not active, check the sensor placement. Reposition the sensor on patient, or replace sensor.SpO2T INTERFERENCESource - TelemetryHard Level of ambient light or level of electrical interference are so high that the SpO2 sensor cannot measure SpO2 and pulse rate.Reduce ambient light to sensor or electrical noise sources.SpO2T LOW PERFUSIONSource - TelemetrySoft Accuracy may be reduced due to low perfusion. Data displayed with ?.Increase perfusion. Change sensor site. Avoid site distal to BP cuff or intra-arterial line. Warm the site.SpO2T NO SENSORNote—Silencing this technical alarm turns off the SpO2 measurement.Source - TelemetryHard No sensor attached to SpO2 device Attach SpO2 sensor.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs)5-18 Alarms SpO2T NOISY SIGNALSource - TelemetryHard Excessive patient movements or electrical interference are causing irregular pulse patternsReduce movement or electrical noise sources.SpO2T NON-PULSATILENote—When paired directly with an IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor, the INOP will display as SpO2T SENSOR OFF.Source - TelemetryHard Pulse is too weak or not detectable Check connection to patient. Change sensor site. Avoid site distal to BP cuff or intra-arterial line.SpO2T SENSOR MALFSource - TelemetryHard Malfunction of the SpO2 sensor/adapter cable Replace sensor.TAAP DISABLEDSource - Patient MonitorHard The monitor’s telemetry configuration does not allow connection of the transceiver to the monitor.Check configuration settings at the monitor.Contact Service.TELE CONFIG UNSUPPORTEDSource - Patient MonitorHard Transceiver not supported (companion mode). Make sure the transceiver is the correct revision.Contact Service.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs) Alarms 5-19TELE DISCONNECTEDSource - TelemetryRed, Yellow or Hard Technical Alarm• The interface cable is not connected. • Short-range radio connection between the transceiver and the patient monitor has been lost.• There are too many short-range radios operating in the same vicinity (maximum of 4 per radio channel).If the disconnection is not intentional:• Re-connect the interface cable.• Identify and remove interference sources such as bluetooth devices, DECT phones, microwaves, etc.• Reduce the number of devices equipped with short-range radio capability.TELE INCOMPATIBLESource - Patient MonitorHard Transceivers and patient monitors equipped with short-range radio capability are not supported with this revision of the Information Center.Contact Service. The Information Center needs to be upgraded to support this functionality.In the interim, disconnect the SRRA from the transceiver. TELEMETRY STANDBY Soft Information Center standby mode timer is active, or patient was not returned to telemetry coverage area. There is no data from bed.Cancelled when patient is removed from Standby.TELE SYNC UNSUPPSource - Patient MonitorHard Incompatible MMS Contact Service. The MMS in use does not support synchronization of ECG and SpO2 settings between the monitor and Information Center after a transceiver has been paired. The MMS must be revision E.00 or above. Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
Technical Alarms (INOPs)5-20 Alarms TELE UNSUPPORTEDSource - Patient MonitorHard The transceiver is not supported for direct connection to the monitor. Contact Service. Make sure the transceiver is the correct revision.TELE WEAK SIGNALSource - TelemetrySoft • Patient is at outer range of the radio coverage area.• Telemetry pack is receiving a weak signal with high data loss from the AP.• Condition exists for multiple devices in a specific area• Return patient to the coverage area. • If patient is in close proximity to AP, replace telemetry pack. Contact service. • The AP covering the specific area is suspect. Contact Service.TRANSMITTER MALFSource - TelemetryHard Transceiver malfunction Contact Service to replace the transceiver.TRANSMITTER OFFSource - TelemetryHard RF Auto Shutoff after 10 minutes of all leads off and no SpO2 sensor connected.• Reattach ECG leads to patient.• Reattach SpO2 sensor.• Press the Check button.Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions)Alarm Text Priority Condition What to do
ECG Monitoring 6-1Introduction6ECG MonitoringThis chapter covers the specifics of ECG measurement. It includes the following sections:• ECG Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2• Measuring ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4• Positioning ECG Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10• Connecting the ECG Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21• Verifying Electrode Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25• Monitoring during Leads Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27• Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
ECG Safety Information6-2 ECG Monitoring ECG Safety InformationWarningWarningAlways confirm Information Center observations with clinical observation of the patient before administering interventions.WarningWarningEvery lead must be secured to an electrode on the patient. Conductive parts of electrodes must not contact earth or other conductive parts.Philips recommends that you change the lead label only to reflect the physical placement of electrodes. This will ensure a match between the monitored lead and the label, and prevent any possible confusion.WarningWarningWhen switching from EASI to standard monitoring, there is a loss of data for 30 seconds. WarningWarningEASI derived 12-lead ECGs and their measurements are approximations to conventional 12-lead ECGs. As the 12-lead ECG derived with EASI is not exactly identical to the 12-lead conventional ECG obtained from an electrocardiograph, it should not be used for diagnostic interpretations.EASI lead placement is supported for adult patients only
ECG Safety Information ECG Monitoring 6-3For Paced PatientsWarningWarningThe output power of the transceiver and other sources of radio frequency energy, when used in the proximity of a pacemaker, can be sufficient to interfere with pacemaker performance. Due to the shielding effects of the body, internal pacemakers are somewhat less vulnerable than external pacemakers. However, caution should be exercised when monitoring any paced patient. In order to minimize the possibility of interference, position electrodes, electrode wires, and the transceiver as far away from the pacemaker as possible. Consult the pacemaker manufacturer for information on the RF susceptibility of their products and the use of their products with the IntelliVue Telemetry System. See the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use for additional information on monitoring paced patients.Note—During defibrillation, monitoring may be temporarily interrupted or distorted. It may take several seconds for the ECG trace to reappear on the screen. After defibrillation, the device will continue to monitor as before; the device settings will not be affected.
Measuring ECG6-4 ECG Monitoring Measuring ECGThe electrocardiogram (ECG) measures the electrical activity of the heart and displays it on the Information Center as a waveform and a numeric. In order to compare measured ECG signals, the electrodes (or leadsets) are placed in standardized positions, forming so-called “leads”. To obtain ECG signals optimized for use in diagnosis and patient management in different care environments, different leadsets in varying lead placements are used. Both standard lead and EASI lead placements can be used with the transceiver.ECG Configuration The IntelliVue Transceiver supports 3-, 5-, and 6-wire leadsets. The 5-wire leadset can be used for either standard or EASI electrode configurations. The transceiver leadset configuration choices are as follows:• Leadset Mode = ALL (default)This configuration allows you to switch the leadset type and position during use. The transceiver will automatically reconfigure itself accordingly.• Leadset Mode = EASI ONLYIn this configuration only the use of the 5-wire leadset in the EASI position is allowed.• Leadset Mode = NO EASIIn this configuration the use of 3- and 6-wire leadsets is allowed along with the use of the 5-wire leadset in the standard position only. • Leadset Mode = 3 WIRE ONLYIn this configuration, only the use of the 3-wire leadset is allowed.
Measuring ECG ECG Monitoring 6-5The transceiver detects the inserted leadset type and automatically determines the ECG measurement and transmitted leads. The Leadset Insertion Guide on the device will assist you in ensuring the correct measurement during transceiver usage. If the transceiver senses the insertion of a leadset not matching the current configuration, the transceiver will source the ECG per the leadset detected and issue and auditory signal to indicate the condition. An INVALID LEADSET INOP is generated at the Information Center.Note—The labels and colors of the ECG electrodes differ according to the standards that apply for your hospital. The electrode placement references and illustrations in this chapter use the AAMI labels and colors. See the table below for additional label and color information.Electrode Labels Electrode ColorsAAMI EASI IEC AAMI IECRA I R White RedLA S L Black YellowLL A F Red GreenRL N N Green BlackV/Va E C/Ca Brown WhiteVb Cb Brown/White White/Red
Measuring ECG6-6 ECG Monitoring There is no cardiotach within the transceiver; cardiotach analysis resides in the arrhythmia algorithm at the Information Center. Therefore, arrhythmia analysis is always turned on for telemetry patients. Arrhythmia analysis is either Basic or Enhanced, depending on the product configuration.ECG Leads Monitored Depending on the leadset connected to the transceiver, a different set of viewable leads are available at the Information Center. The transceiver can source up to four raw ECG waves. If you are using ... these leads can be selected at the Information Center3-wire I, II, IIISourced (raw) waves are received as:• Channel 1 = I, II, or IIIDefault is II.5-wire (Standard mode) I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, MCL and VSourced (raw) waves are received as:• Channel 1 = II• Channel 2 = III• Channel 3 = MCLDefaults are II, V, III.
Measuring ECG ECG Monitoring 6-75-wire (EASI mode) I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6In EASI mode, the sourced (raw) waves are received as:• Channel 1 = Vector 1 (A-I)• Channel 2 = Vector 2 (A-S)• Channel 3 = Vector 3 (E-S)Defaults are II, V2, III, V5.Note—Arrhythmia monitoring is performed only on the primary and secondary leads selected at the Information Center, although you can view and perform ST analysis on all 12 EASI derived leads.If you are using ... these leads can be selected at the Information Center
Measuring ECG6-8 ECG Monitoring 6-wire(Vb is not supported on TeleMon.)I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V3R, V4R, V5R. Sourced (raw) waves are received as: • Channel 1 = II• Channel 2 = III• Channel 3 = Va• Channel 4 = VbDefaults are II, Va = V2, III,Vb = V5.The two chest leads, Va and Vb, can be placed on the patient in any of the V lead positions (V1 through V9, V3R, V4R, V5R). Lead assignment is available at the Information Center. When unassigned, the chest leads use the defaults.Note—The lead label assigned to Vb cannot be selected for Va even though Vb does not appear to be used.Note—When display of the pleth wave is enabled at the Information Center, the second chest lead (Vb) is not available for monitoring. If you are using ... these leads can be selected at the Information Center
Measuring ECG ECG Monitoring 6-9ReconstructedLeads Reconstruction of leads from the sourced wave is defined by the calculations in the following table. EASI reconstructed leads are a linear combination of all three raw EASI leads.ECG LeadClinical Calculations in terms of electrodes3-Wire 5-Wire Standard 6-WireII ILA-RAII (default) II (default) II (default) LL-RAIII III (default) III (default) LL-LA-MCL V-LA, where V=C-aVR aVR RA-(LA+LL)/2-aVL aVL LA-(RA+LL)/2-aVF aVF LL-(LA+RA)/2-V (default) V-(RA+LA+LL)/3, where V=CVa Va-(RA+LA+LL)/3, where Va=V2 (default) positionVb Vb-(RA+LA+LL)/3, where Vb =V5 (default) position
Positioning ECG Electrodes6-10 ECG Monitoring Positioning ECG ElectrodesWarningWarningDo not mix and match electrodes of different types. In particular, do not use electrodes of dissimilar metals. This helps ensure optimal signal quality.WarningWarningNon-manufacturer supplied accessories and supplies can corrupt the performance of the equipment. Use only AAMI EC-12 compliant electrodes with this device. Use of electrodes that are non-compliant may provide erroneous results.CautionTo protect the transceiver from damage during defibrillation, to ensure accurate ECG information, and to provide protection against signal noise and other interference, use only ECG electrodes and cables specified by Philips.Correct lead placement is always important for accurate diagnosis. Especially in the precordial leads, which are close the heart, QRS morphology can be greatly altered if an electrode is moved away from its correct location. Each electrode is color-coded. Use the diagrams for 5-lead standard and EASI placement on the back of the transceiver and in this section for guidance. Additional lead placement information is available in the Online Help at the IntelliVue Information Center.When placing electrodes on the patient, choose a flat, non-muscular site where the signal will not be impacted by either movement or bones.Philips recommends that electrodes be changed every 24 hours.
Positioning ECG Electrodes ECG Monitoring 6-11In addition to correct positioning of the electrodes, optimal skin preparation prior to electrode placement will help ensure a clear signal for diagnosis.Step Action1 Prepare the patient’s skin. Good electrode-to-skin contact is important for a good ECG signal, as the skin is a poor conductor of electricity.• Select sites with intact skin, without impairment of any kind.• Clip or shave hair from the site as necessary.• Wash site with soap and water, leaving no soap residue. Note--Philips does not recommend using ether or pure alcohol, because they dry the skin and increase the resistance.• Dry thoroughly.• Use ECG skin preparation paper (abrasive) to remove dead skin cells and to improve the conductivity of the electrode site.2 Check electrodes for moist gel, and attach to the clips. If you are not using pre-gelled electrodes, apply electrode gel to the electrodes before placement.Note—Gel must be moist to provide a good signal.3 Place the electrodes on the patient according to the lead placement you have chosen (see the electrode placement diagrams following). Place the edge down, then “roll down” the rest of the pad. Press firmly around the adhesive edge toward the center.
Positioning ECG Electrodes6-12 ECG Monitoring Locating the Fourth Intercostal SpaceFor accurate chest electrode placement and measurement, it is important to locate the fourth intercostal space. This can be done using the Angle of Lewis.1. Locate the second intercostal space by first palpating the Angle of Lewis (the bony protuberance where the body of the sternum joins the manubrium). This rise in the sternum is where the second rib is attached, and the space just below this is the second intercostal space.2. Palpate and count down the chest until you locate the fourth intercostal space.Angle of Lewis
Positioning ECG Electrodes ECG Monitoring 6-133-Wire PlacementLead PlacementRA directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulderLA directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulderLL on the left lower abdomenRA LALL
Positioning ECG Electrodes6-14 ECG Monitoring 5-Wire Placement (Standard Mode)Lead PlacementRA directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulderLA directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulderLL on the left lower abdomenRL on the right lower abdomenV on the chest, the position depends on your required lead selection. The typical position is V1, although this may vary according based on your hospital’s protocol.V2V3 V4 V5 V6V1RA LARL LL
Positioning ECG Electrodes ECG Monitoring 6-15V1 on the fourth intercostal space at the right sternal borderV2 on the fourth intercostal space at the left sternal borderV3 midway between the V2 and V4 electrode positionsV4 on the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular lineV5 on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal with the V4 electrode positionV6 on the left midaxillary line, horizontal with the V4 electrode positionLead Placement
Positioning ECG Electrodes6-16 ECG Monitoring 5-Wire Placement (EASI Mode)Lead Corresponds to Standard Lead PlacementE V on the lower sternum at the level of the fifth intercostal spaceA LL on the left midaxillary line at the same level as the E electrodeS LA on the upper sternumI RA on the right midaxillary line at the same level as the E electrodeN Reference can be anywhere, usually below the sixth rib on the right hipNote—Make sure that the S and E electrodes line up vertically on the sternum, and that the I, E and A electrodes align horizontally.ESAI
Positioning ECG Electrodes ECG Monitoring 6-176-Wire Placement 6-lead placement uses the same four limb leads as 5-lead standard placement, and two precordial leads - referred to at the Information Center as Va and Vb.The default position of Va - the brown lead - is at the V2 position.The default position for Vb - the brown/white lead - is at the V5 position.The lead placement for the Va and Vb lead labels must be appropriate. If your unit uses other precordial leads for Va and Vb, they may be assigned in Unit Settings as defaults for your whole unit, or you may need to assign the new positions on a per-patient basis in the Patient Window at the Information Center (see “Telemetry Controls in the Patient Window” on page 9-2).Lead PlacementRA directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulderV2V3 V4 V5 V6V1RA LARL LL
Positioning ECG Electrodes6-18 ECG Monitoring LA directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulderRL on the right lower abdomenLL on the left lower abdomenVa on the chest, the position depends on your required lead selection (see below). The default position is V2. For other positions, relabel the lead at the Information Center.Vb on the chest, the position depends on your required lead selection (see below). The default position is V5. For other positions, relabel the lead at the Information Center.Lead Placement
Positioning ECG Electrodes ECG Monitoring 6-19Lead PlacementV1 on the fourth intercostal space at the right sternal borderV2 on the fourth intercostal space at the left sternal borderV3 midway between the V2 and V4 electrode positionsV4 on the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular lineV5 on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal with the V4 electrode positionV6 on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal with the V4 electrode position
Positioning ECG Electrodes6-20 ECG Monitoring V7 on the left posterior axillary line, straight line from V6V8 on the left midscapular line, straight line from V7V9 on the left paraspinal line, straight line from V8V3R midway between the V1 and V4R electrode positionsV4R on the fifth intercostal space at the right midclavicular lineV5R on the right anterior axillary line, straight line from V4R
Connecting the ECG Cable ECG Monitoring 6-21Connecting the ECG CableCautionDo not insert a leadset in the transceiver during a self-test. The leadset should be inserted either before the transceiver is powered up, or after the device has established connection with the Information Center.Note—When using 3- or 5-wire leadsets, alignment guides should be used to prevent the build up of debris in open lead ports.
Connecting the ECG Cable6-22 ECG Monitoring Step Action1 Match the arrow on the ECG cable with the arrow on the Lead Insertion Guide according to the lead type you have chosen, and insert the ECG cable into the transceiver.Important—Make sure that the cable is pushed completely into the transceiver, otherwise the device may not detect the proper leadset type. When correctly inserted, the colored line at the base of the cable is not visible.23-wireMatch the arrow on the cablewith the left arrow (labeledEASI, 3) on the Leadset In-sertion Guide.Note—Leadset is keyed for only one insertion position.EASI, 3 5.6IntelliVue TRxM4841Acoloredline
Connecting the ECG Cable ECG Monitoring 6-2335-wire Standard5-wire EASINote—If you are using a 5-wire leadset in both Standard and EASI modes, insert the alignment guide into the open lead port with the wide lip facing the leads. Then, press down firmly so that the guide is securely under the leadset and the colored line is not visible.Step ActionMatch the arrow on the cablewith the right arrow (labeled 5,6) on the Leadset InsertionGuide.EASI, 3 5.6IntelliVue TRxM4841AlinecoloredlineMatch the arrow on the cablewith the left arrow (labeledEASI, 3) on the Leadset In-sertion Guide.EASI, 3 5.6IntelliVue TRxM4841Acoloredline
Connecting the ECG Cable6-24 ECG Monitoring Cable Disconnection When disconnecting the leadset from the transceiver, grasp the leadset block firmly and pull free. Do not pull on the lead wires.6-wire4 For 6-lead, select the lead label(s) at the Patient Window.5 Check that the correct Electrode Indicators are lit for the leadset you are using, and that the EASI indicator light is illuminated appropriately. See “Verifying Electrode Connections” on page 6-25. • When using 5-lead standard, the EASI indicator does not illuminate.When using EASI, the EASI indicator illuminates momentarily.Step ActionEASI, 3 5.6IntelliVue TRxM4841AMatch the arrow on the cablewith the right arrow (labeled5,6) on the Leadset InsertionGuide.coloredline
Verifying Electrode Connections ECG Monitoring 6-25Verifying Electrode ConnectionsThe electrode indicators enable you to verify that the leads are available for the desired monitoring. Pressing and holding the Check button enables you to view the leadset status. During routine use of the transceiver for monitoring, all lead indicators are off.To verify electrode connections, use the following procedure:Step Action1 Press and hold the Check button for 2 seconds
Verifying Electrode Connections6-26 ECG Monitoring 2Expected Response:• If 3-wire cable is attached: Red, White and Black indicators illuminate, then all turn off.• If 5-wire cable in Standard mode is attached: Red, White, Black, Green & Brown indicators illuminate, then all turn off.• If 5-wire cable in EASI mode is attached: Red, White, Black, Green & Brown indicators illuminate, then all turn off. The EASI indicator also illuminates briefly.• If 6-wire cable is attached: Red, White, Black, Green, Solid Brown and Brown/White indicators illuminate, then all turn off.• If all leads are off, the green indicator will be lit.3Unexpected Response:Any other response indicates a problem with the transceiver or lead set. • Check the leadset connection. The colored line should not be visible; otherwise the wrong leadset type may be detected. • If the INOP, INVALID LEADSET, and the corresponding audible tone occur, the leadset inserted does not match the transceiver’s configuration. Insert the correct leadset per the configuration. • Use a new leadset.If the problem is not corrected, contact your service provider.Step Action
Monitoring during Leads Off ECG Monitoring 6-27During routine monitoring, the electrode indicators also notify you if one or more leads are not functioning. When a "Leads Off" condition occurs, the transceiver automatically illuminates the indicator corresponding to the missing lead.Note—Should the lead in the reference lead placement position (standard mode - RL; EASI mode - green) become disconnected, the ECG signal is lost entirely. After 10 minutes of this leads off condition, without the SpO2 sensor connected, the transceiver will enter an RF Auto Shutoff state (if enabled). To correct the condition, re-attach the lead to the electrode.Monitoring during Leads OffECG Fallback and Extended monitoring states are supported for the transceiver when the primary and/or secondary leads are in a "Leads Off" INOP condition. Both of these states are entered into after 10 seconds of "Leads Off" in an attempt to maintain monitoring and arrhythmia analysis.ECG Fallback ECG Fallback occurs when the primary lead is in "Leads Off" for 10 seconds and a secondary lead is available.MultileadAnalysis If there is a "Leads Off" technical alarm in the primary lead for > 10 seconds, the active secondary lead becomes the primary lead. The arrhythmia algorithm switches the leads on the display, but relearn does not occur. When the "Leads Off" condition is corrected, the leads are switched back to their original state.Single LeadAnalysis For single lead analysis, if there are two leads available, the secondary lead is made the primary lead until the "Leads Off" condition is corrected. The arrhythmia algorithm performs a relearn using the available lead.
Monitoring during Leads Off6-28 ECG Monitoring Fallback forEASI If one of the derived EASI leads is in a technical alarm condition, a flat line is displayed. After 10 seconds, the directly acquired EASI AI, AS, or ES lead, depending on which is available, is displayed with the label “ECG”. Arrhythmia relearn is performed with transition to or from EASI Fallback monitoring using the available lead(s).Relearning Whenever there is a "Leads Off" condition, the arrhythmia algorithm performs a Relearn using the available leads.WarningWarningSince Relearn happens automatically, if learning takes place during ventricular rhythm, the ectopics can be incorrectly learned as the normal QRS complex. This can result in missed detection of subsequent events of V-Tach and V-Fib. For this reason, you should:1. Respond promptly to any technical alarm.2. Ensure that the arrhythmia algorithm is labeling beats correctly.Using EASI Leads to TroubleshootIf there is artifact in the ECG waves or a "Cannot Analyze ECG" technical alarm condition is in effect, you can use the three EASI leads to troubleshoot at the Information Center:1. Click 12-Lead ECG on the Patient Window, then on 3 EASI Leads.2. The three directly acquired EASI leads will be displayed so that you can determine which electrodes are causing the problem and need to be replaced.
Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance ECG Monitoring 6-29Optimizing ECG Measurement PerformanceWarningWarningTelemetry should not be used for primary monitoring in applications where the momentary loss of the ECG is unacceptable. No matter how good a wireless network design is, a telemetry system will always experience occasional loss of radio communications, resulting in ECG waveform dropouts. A telemetry system will never be as reliable as a hardwired bedside monitor that transmits its signal through a wire. If occasional loss of ECG monitoring is not acceptable for certain patients, they should be connected to a hardwired bedside monitor.Smart Hopping technology alleviates most of the problems associated with legacy telemetry technologies. Reception problems are less frequent, because Smart Hopping avoids interference and moves to a different access point if the signal strength is too low. The level of radio frequency activity is always fluctuating in the environment. If the level becomes high enough to significantly interfere with transceiver operation, the system responds by moving to another “cleaner” area where there is less activity.The effect of interference on the IntelliVue Telemetry System ranges from a momentary loss of ECG to complete inoperability, and can be caused by many sources. The strength, frequency, and proximity of the source of interference to the transceiver or the access point are factors that determine the degree of severity. In cases where the source of interference can be identified, corrective action can be taken. For example, removing or moving away from the source of interference will increase the equipment's dependability.
Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance6-30 ECG Monitoring Clinicians will tend to see more motion related artifact on the ECG of ambulatory patients than on patients that are restricted to a bed. Proper skin preparation and electrode application are very important in reducing this problem.Problems with the ECG signal stem from two main sources:1. Frequency-related sources resulting in dropouts from signal disturbances and loss of signal.2. Patient-related sources with noise on the waveform caused by clinical considerations such as poor skin prep, dry electrodes, and poor electrode adhesion, as well as by patient motion and muscle artifact.Even in complex situations where problems overlap, most of the time you’ll be able to greatly enhance performance by taking corrective action.MonitoringConsiderations • Patient should be restricted to the designated coverage area. Monitoring performance will degrade if patients go outside the radius of coverage of the receiving wireless network.• A patient location strategy is critical to a telemetry system. If a life-threatening event occurs, the clinician must be able to locate the patient quickly. The importance of this increases as the coverage area increases.• Frequency management is the responsibility of the hospital. Philips Medical System has no control over the RF environment in the hospital. If interference exists at the operating frequencies of the telemetry equipment, telemetry performance will be affected. Careful selection of frequencies for all wireless devices used within a facility (transceivers, other wireless medical devices, etc.) is important to prevent interference between them.Dropouts Because the IntelliVue Telemetry System is a wireless system, under certain frequency conditions dropouts can occur. Dropouts result from a weak signal or RF interference, and appear on the waveform when the signal "drops" to the bottom of the channel for a minimum of 200 ms. If dropouts are frequent enough to affect the heart rate count, the "Cannot Analyze ECG" or "Cannot Analyze ST" technical alarm occurs. If there are enough dropouts to cause
Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance ECG Monitoring 6-31disassociation/reassociation with the Information Center, events in the Clinical Review application can reflect loss of data for up to 1 minute in the worst case. Signal Strength The IntelliVue Telemetry System is custom designed for your site, so reliable signal reception is only possible where there are receiving access points. When the signal is too low, the following technical alarms can occur:• "Cannot analyze ECG"• "Cannot analyze ST• "Tele Weak signal"•"No signal"Corrective Action1. Check the location of the patient. If the patient is out of range, return the patient to the specified coverage area.2. If the patient is intentionally out of the coverage area, put telemetry in Standby Mode. See “Standby Mode” on page 4-4.3. If the patient is in the coverage area and is stationary, try moving the transceiver about 15 cm (6 inches).4. Check for INOP and information signals at the Information Center.5. Check for interference activity in other sectors at the Information Center to see if the problem is occurring with other transceivers.6. If the problem is persistent, call service.RadioFrequencyInterferenceRadio frequency (RF) interference is caused by other devices that intrude into the transmitted electrical signal. You are probably familiar with electrical interference in our homes and cars when it causes signal loss or static with cell phones. This same type of interference can occur with the transmitted telemetry signal even though the IntelliVue Telemetry System is designed to resist these Problem Cause RemedyDropouts Low signal strengthRF interferenceSee “Signal Strength” below.See “Radio Frequency Interference” below.
Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance6-32 ECG Monitoring effects and Smart-hopping enables the system to avoid most instances of interference.The 2.4 GHz ISM band used by the ITS4850A IntelliVue Telemetry System is used by many different radio technologies, (e.g. microwave ovens, wireless phones, Bluetooth devices). Therefore, there is increased potential for interference. The system has the ability to detect whether the spectrum is too congested. When detected, a "Wireless Monitoring Loss - Call Service" system message is issued at the Information Center.Corrective Action1. To improve performance, the source of the interference must be identified and eliminated. Try moving or removing other wireless devices transmitting in your frequency band. Such devices can be identified by the presence of an antenna and/or the following symbol::Important—The IntelliVue Telemetry System emits radio frequencies that can affect the operation of other devices. Contact the manufacturer of other equipment for possible susceptibility to these frequencies.Muscle and Movement ArtifactMuscle and movement artifact, respiratory variation, as well as poor electrode contact, inadequate skin preparation, and other patient-related factors can also affect interference with the ECG signal. Good clinical practice can have a significant effect on the quality of ECG monitoring.Corrective ActionUse the following table to help you troubleshoot the most common sources of physiologically-caused ECG noise.
Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance ECG Monitoring 6-33Problem Cause Remedy60-Cycle (AC) Interference Poor electrode placement.Possible non-grounded instrument near patient.Re-apply electrodes, using good skin preparation (see “Positioning ECG Electrodes” on page 6-10).Disconnect electrical appliances near patient (one at a time) by pulling wall plugs, to determine faulty grounding. Have engineering check grounding.Muscle Artifact Tense, uncomfortable patient.Poor electrode placement.Tremors.Diaphoresis.Make sure patient is comfortable.Check that electrodes are applied on flat non-muscular areas of the torso; apply fresh electrodes if necessary, using good skin preparation (see “Positioning ECG Electrodes” on page 6-10).Irregular Baseline Poor electrical contact.Respiratory interference.Faulty electrodes.Dry electrodes.Re-apply electrodes, using good skin preparation (see “Positioning ECG Electrodes” on page 6-10).Move electrodes away from areas with greatest movement during respiration.
Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance6-34 ECG Monitoring Baseline Wander Movement of patient.Improperly applied electrodes.Respiratory interference.Make sure patient is comfortable.Re-apply electrodes, using good skin preparation (see “Positioning ECG Electrodes” on page 6-10). Check that patient cable is not pulling electrodes.Move electrodes away from areas with greatest movement during respiration.Poor Electrode Contact Loose electrodes.Defective cables.Leadset not firmly connected.Change electrodes, using good skin preparation (see “Positioning ECG Electrodes” on page 6-10). Replace cables.Problem Cause Remedy
ST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-1Introduction7ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringThis chapter describes the ST/AR algorithms used for telemetry at the IntelliVue Information Center. It includes the following sections:• ST/AR Arrhythmia Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2• ST/AR ST Segment Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7• ST/AR QT Interval Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
ST/AR Arrhythmia Algorithm7-2 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringST/AR Arrhythmia AlgorithmIndications for Use The ST/AR Arrhythmia Algorithm is indicated for use in instances where the clinician decides to monitor cardiac arrhythmias of adult and pediatric patients and/or the ST segment of adult patients to gain information for treatment, monitor the adequacy of treatment, or to exclude causes of symptoms.Safety InformationWarningWarningDuring complete heart block or pacemaker failure (to pace or capture), tall P-waves (greater than 1/5 of the average R-wave height) can be erroneously counted by the arrhythmia algorithm, resulting in missed detection of cardiac arrest.WarningWarningLearningIf you initiate learning during ventricular rhythm, the ectopics can be incorrectly learned as the normal QRS complex. This can result in missed detection of subsequent events of V-Tach and V-Fib.
ST/AR Arrhythmia AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-3WarningWarningRelearningArrhythmia relearning is initiated whenever the transceiver is powered down for one minute or longer or whenever it is directly connected/disconnected to an IntelliVue MP5 Patient Monitor. Be sure to check your patient’s arrhythmia annotation for accuracy whenever relearn has occurred.Since Relearn happens automatically, if learning takes place during ventricular rhythm, the ectopics can be incorrectly learned as the normal QRS complex. This can result in missed detection of subsequent events of V-Tach and V-Fib. For this reason, you should:1. Respond promptly to any technical alarm.2. Ensure that the arrhythmia algorithm is labeling beats correctly.When using EASI ECG monitoring, Relearn happens automatically when there is a LEADS OFF technical alarm. If learning takes place during ventricular rhythm, the ectopics can be incorrectly learned as the normal QRS complex. This can result in missed detection of subsequent events of V-Tach and V-Fib. Be sure to check the beat labels and initiate a relearn to correct.1. Respond to the technical alarm [for example, reconnect the electrode(s)].2. Ensure that the arrhythmia algorithm is labeling beats correctly. For Paced PatientsWarningWarningSome pace pulses can be difficult to reject. When this happens, the pulses are counted as a QRS complex, and could result in an incorrect HR and failure to detect cardiac arrest or some arrhythmias. Keep pacemaker patients under close observation.
ST/AR Arrhythmia Algorithm7-4 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringWarningWarningFor paced patients who exhibit only intrinsic rhythm, the monitor can erroneously count pace pulses as QRS complexes when the algorithm first encounters them, resulting in missed detection of cardiac arrest. The risk of missing cardiac arrest can be reduced by monitoring these patients with the low heart rate limit at or slightly above the basic/demand pacemaker rate. A low heart rate alarm alarms you when the patient begins pacing. Proper detection and classification of the paced rhythm can then be determined.WarningWarningWhen an external pacemaker is being used on a patient, arrhythmia monitoring is severely compromised due to the high energy level in the pacer pulse. This can result in the arrhythmia algorithm’s failure to detect pacemaker non-capture or asystole.WarningWarningIt is possible that pacemaker pulses will not be detected when the ECG analog output of a defibrillator is plugged into a bedside monitor. This can result in the arrhythmia algorithm’s failure to detect pacemaker non-capture or asystole.WarningWarningAlways verify that your patient’s paced setting at the Information Center accurately reflects the patient’s status.Intended Use The intended use of the ST/AR basic arrhythmia analysis algorithm is to monitor the patient’s ECG for heart rate and ventricular arrhythmias and to produce events/alarms simultaneously for one or more ECG leads. The arrhythmia algorithm is effective when monitoring both paced and non-paced patients in a clinical environment.
ST/AR Arrhythmia AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-5ST/AR Arrhythmia AnalysisFor information on arrhythmia detection, refer to the following documentation:•ST/AR Algorithm - Arrhythmia Monitoring Application Note, #453564115631.•IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use and Online HelpIntelliVue Telemetry does not have a dedicated cardiotach. Instead, the arrhythmia cardiotach at the Information Center is used. Therefore, the ST/AR Arrhythmia algorithm is always on for all IntelliVue Telemetry patients, and cannot be turned off.ST/AR provides Heart Rate and PVC Rate numerics and alarm detection for the conditions listed in the following table. There are two detection levels: Basic and Enhanced. Enhanced includes the Basic alarms.Basic & Enhanced Arrhythmia DetectionBasic Arrhythmia Detection Enhanced Arrhythmia DetectionAsystole Non-Sustain VTV-Fib/Tach Vent RhythmV-Tach Run PVCsBrady yyy < xxx Pair PVCsTachy yyy > xxx PauseHR yyy > xxx Missed BeatHR yyy < xxx SVTPVCs > xxx/min R-on-T PVCsPacer Not Capturing Vent BigeminyPacer Not Pacing Vent TrigeminyMultiform PVCsAfibIrregular HR
ST/AR Arrhythmia Algorithm7-6 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringBeat classification determined by the ST/AR algorithm is shown on the primary delayed wave in the Arrhythmia Analysis window at the Information Center. To access this window, select Arrhythmia Analysis from the Patient Window. The annotation requires clinical validation of the analyzed heart rhythm. If the analysis is inaccurate, perform a relearn of the rhythm.When monitoring is initiated, when the Primary Wave is changed, or if Relearn is selected, a question mark (?) is displayed next to HR and the annotation “L” appears on the annotated wave until the HR is calculated and the rhythm is learned. Annotation Beat Classification Display ColorAArtifact BlueIInoperative RedLLearning RedMMissed Beat RedNNormal BluePPaced BlueSSupraventricular Premature BlueVVentricular Premature Red?Questionable Red'Pacer Spike Blue"Biventricular Pacer Spike Blue
ST/AR ST Segment AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-7ST/AR ST Segment AlgorithmIntended Use The intended use of the ST/AR ST Analysis algorithm is to monitor an adult patient’s ECG for ST segment elevation or depression and produce events/alarms for all possible ECG leads. The ST Analysis algorithm is capable of monitoring paced and non-paced adult patients.Note—The ST Analysis algorithm does not analyze ventricularly paced or ventricular ectopic beats. WarningWarningThis device provides ST level change information; the clinical significance of the ST level change information needs to be determined by a physician.The ST/AR ST algorithm at the Information Center monitors ST segment elevation or depression for each available telemetry ECG lead and produces events/alarms simultaneously. ST values update with every measurement period and enunciate, depending upon the severity of the change, events and alarms as they are detected.The ST/AR ST algorithm is approved for use only with non-paced and atrially-paced adult telemetry-monitored patients. With EASI monitoring, ST analysis is performed on up to 12 leads, and an additional value of ST index is calculated and displayed (see “EASI ST Analysis” on page 7-9). Assessment of EASI-derived 12-lead ST measurement is recommended for adult patients that meet the following parameters:• Ages: 33-82 years• Heights: 147 to 185 cm (58 to 73 in)• Weights: 53 to 118 kg (117 to 261 lbs)• Height to Weight Ratios: 1.41 to 2.99 cm/kg (0.25 to 0.54 in/lb)All ST analysis and ST alarms for telemetry patients are performed by the Information Center.For additional information on ST monitoring, refer to the following documentation:
ST/AR ST Segment Algorithm7-8 ST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring•ST/AR Algorithm - ST Segment Monitoring Application Note, #452298192851•IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use and Online HelpThe Measurement The ST measurement for each beat complex is the vertical difference between two measurement points. The isoelectric point provides the baseline for the measurement and the ST point provides the other measurement point. It is positioned with reference to the J-point.Algorithm Processing ST analysis analyzes ECG signals to classify the heart beats. Only beats classified as normal or Supraventricular (atrially paced) are used to calculate ST elevations and depressions.The ST/AR ST algorithm processing includes special ST filtering, beat selection and statistical analysis, calculation of ST segment elevations and depressions, and lead reconstruction and wave generation. When ST analysis is being performed on two leads, the averaged derived and reconstructed ST waves and associated ST segment values are given for up to six leads, depending on the type of patient cable:• 3-wire: one leadR-WAVE PEAK AT 0 MSECJ POINTISO ELECTRIC POINT DEFAULT = -80 MSECMEASUREMENT POINT DEFAULT = J+60 MSECDIFFERENCE = ST VALUEPQSSTT
ST/AR ST Segment AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-9• 5-wire: up to two leads if monitoring a chest and a limb lead• 5-wire: up to six leads if monitoring two limb leads• 5-wire: up to 12 leads if monitoring using EASI• 6-wire: up to 8 leads if monitoring two limb leads and two chest leadsNote—No ST analysis is done on a patient if an electrode falls off.Displayed ST Data ST data displays as values in the Patient Sector and Patient Window. A positive value indicates ST segment elevation; a negative value indicates ST segment depression. You can view ST data in ST Review, Trend Review, and Event Review windows.EASI ST Analysis The Information Center generated ST values presented in the patient sector and Patient Window for EASI derived leads is STindx (ST Index). STindx is a summation of three ST segment measurements, using the leads that can indicate ST segment changes in the different locations of the heart:• anterior lead V2• lateral lead V5• inferior lead aVFST OperationTurning STMonitoring On/OffThe ST Setup Window allows you to turn ST monitoring on or off for all available ECG leads. To turn ST monitoring on at the Information Center, perform the following steps:You would turn ST monitoring off if:Step Action1From the Patient Window, click the All Controls button.2From the All Controls Window, click the ST Setup button.3From the ST Setup Window, click ST On.
ST/AR ST Segment Algorithm7-10 ST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring• You are unable to get any lead that is not noisy.• Arrhythmias such as atrial fib/flutter cause irregular baseline.• The patient is continuously ventricularly paced.• The patient has left bundle branch block.Adjusting STMeasurementPointsThe ST Setup Window enables you to adjust the ST measurement points to ensure accurate data.There are three measurement cursors: • The ISO measurement cursor positions the isoelectric point in relation to the R-wave peak. • The J-point cursor positions the J-point in relation to the R-wave peak. The purpose of the J-point is to correctly position the ST measurement point.• The ST measurement cursor positions the ST point a fixed distance from the J point.Note—The ST measurement points may need to be re-adjusted if the patient's heart rate or ECG morphology changes significantly.Perform the following steps at the Information Center to adjust the ST measurement points:Step Action1Access the ST Setup window by clicking on the All Controls button in the Patient Window, then clicking on the ST Setup button.2If you need to adjust the ISO (isoelectric) point, place the cursor over the ISO button to access the adjustment arrows. Then use the arrows to position the bar in the middle of the flattest part of the baseline (between the P and Q waves or in front of the P wave).TRPISO point QS
ST/AR ST Segment AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-11EstablishingST ReferenceBeats(Baseline)After adjusting the measurement points, you can establish baseline reference beats for all available leads in the ST Review window at the IntelliVue Information Center. Reference beats enable you to compare waveform changes, for example from admission, or prior to or after treatment. The reference continues to be saved beyond the 24 hour review window, but you can update it to any beat within the last 24 hours. Please refer to the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use or Online Help for directions.3Adjust the J point, if necessary, by placing the cursor over the J-point button to access the adjustment arrows. Then use the arrows to position the bar at the end of the QRS complex and the beginning of the ST segment.4Adjust the ST point, if necessary, by using the J point as an “anchor” and placing the bar at the midpoint of the ST segment. Choices are J+0, J+20, J+40, J+60, or J+80.Step ActionTRPSQJ pointTRPSQST point
ST/AR ST Segment Algorithm7-12 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringST Alarm Settings All IntelliVue Information Center alarm settings (limits and on/off status) have unit default settings. The IntelliVue Information Center however, lets you set the high and low ST alarm limits for individual patients based on:• Your assessment of the patient's clinical condition.• Unit protocols.• Physician orders or medication specified limits.You can make the following adjustments to ST alarm limits to accommodate the clinical condition of individual patients:• Turn all alarms off/on.• Adjust the alarm limits:– to specific high and low limits– to Smart Limits (see the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use for information on Smart Limits)– back to unit default settings.You adjust the ST alarm limits in the ST Alarms Window. Each ST parameter has its own alarm limit. The alarm is triggered when the ST value exceeds its alarm limit for more than 1 minute. The alarm will be a yellow alarm. When more than one ST parameter is in alarm, only one alarm message displays. For multilead alarms when using an EASI transceiver, an alarm is generated if two or more ST leads exceed the alarm limits. The default setting is +/-1.0. The alarm message indicates the two leads that are in greatest violation of the limits, for example, “**MULTI ST AVR, V6”. If another lead becomes deviant, the message changes but it is considered the same alarm (no new alarm sounds and it is not listed as a new event). See “Physiologic Alarms” on page 5-4 for a list of all ST alarms.See the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use for specifics on alarm management and behavior.
ST/AR ST Segment AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-13Adjusting STAlarms Make adjustments to ST alarms on the ST Alarms window at the Information Center. Step Action1From the Patient Window, select the All Controls button.2 From the All Controls window, select the ST Alarms button under Alarm Management and Setup.3In the ST Alarms window, adjust alarms as needed. Choices for setting the ST alarm limits are:Unit Settings—Click on this button if want to have the specific limits that are pre-set for your unit.Smart Limits—Click on this button to set high and low limits around your patient's current ST value. The difference above and below the patient's ST value are pre-set for your unit. Note—Smart Limits can be configured to automatically be activated when the patient is connected. See the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use for additional information on using smart limits.Set the high and low alarm limits based on your assessment of the patient's clinical condition, unit protocols, or physician orders or medication specified limits. A good guideline is + 1.0 mm or - 1.0 mm from the patient's ST, or follow your unit protocol.
ST/AR QT Interval Algorithm7-14 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringST/AR QT Interval AlgorithmIntended Use The intended use of the ST/AR QT/QTc analysis is for use by the physician in the risk assessment process indicated for pediatric and adult patients with and without symptoms of arrhythmia. QT measurement is intended to be used by qualified health professionals in hospital or clinical environments. Composite QT (single or multi-lead derived) measures the interval only and is not intended to produce any interpretation or diagnosis of those measurements. Additional information regarding QT monitoring can be found in the QT/QTc Interval Monitoring Application Note, #453564115621 WarningWarningThe device provides QT and QTc interval change information; the clinical significance of the QT and QTc interval change information should be determined by a clinician.
ST/AR QT Interval AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-15What is QT Interval MonitoringOf special concern for QT monitoring is the administration of QT prolonging drugs to patients identified with risk factors for Torsade de Pointe. Females, older patients and patients with bradycardia, impaired left ventricular function (ischemia, left ventricular hypertrophy), hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia are in this increased risk category. QT interval monitoring can assist in the detection of prolonged QT interval syndrome.The QT interval in an ECG lead is the time interval from the onset of the earliest deflection in the QRS complex to the end of the T wave. For patients being monitored by an IntelliVue Telemetry System device, the Information Center measures the QT values once every minute during startup, during the learning phase and on lead mode change. After that the Information Center updates the QT values every five minutes.The QT interval has an inverse relationship to heart rate. Faster heart rates shorten the QT interval and slower heart rates prolong the QT interval. To correct the QT interval for heart rate the Information Center uses the Bazett correction formula by default. Your system, however, may be set up to use the Fridericia correction formula as an alternative. The heart rate corrected QT interval is abbreviated as QTc. RPQSTQT Interval
ST/AR QT Interval Algorithm7-16 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringQT Definitions Measurement DefinitionQT QT interval in milliseconds. The QT interval is the time between the beginning of the Q wave and the end of the Twave.QTc QTc represents the heart rate corrected QT interval. By default, the Information Center uses the Bazett correction formula to correct the QT interval for heart rate. Your system, however, may be set up to use the Fridericia correction formula.dQTc The difference between the current QTc value and the QTc baseline value.QT-HR The heart rate used to calculate QTc
ST/AR QT Interval AlgorithmST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-17QT AlarmsAlarm Definition**QTc High The QTc high limit alarm is a long yellow alarm that occurs when there are two consecutive 5 minute QTc values above the set alarm limit.**dQTc High The dQTc alarm is a long yellow alarm that occurs when the difference between the current value and the baseline value exceeds the set limit for two consecutive 5 minute dQTc values. The dQTc alarm has a lower priority than the QTc High alarm.Cannot Analyze QT When there are two consecutive invalid 5 minute values the Information Center generates a Cannot Analyze QT soft INOP and displays a question mark (?) for the QT parameter value. The Information Center displays the Cannot Analyze QT INOP without the question mark during initial startup and during the learning phase.
How the QT Analysis Algorithm Works7-18 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringHow the QT Analysis Algorithm WorksThe Information Center measures the QT values once every minute during startup. Subsequently, the Information Center updates the QT values every five minutes. Normal or atrial paced beats and beats with a similar morphology are averaged to form a representative waveform for further processing. Normal beats followed by a premature QRS will be excluded from the measurements to prevent the premature beat from obscuring the end of the T-wave. If the algorithm cannot form a representative waveform, for example because the morphology of the beats is too varied, the Information Center generates a Cannot Analyze QT INOP when it detects two consecutive invalid 5 minute values. This is also the case if normal beats have been falsely labelled so that the algorithm does not have enough valid beats to make QT measurements. No QT value is calculated if the QT-HR is >150 bpm (Adult) or >180 bpm (Pedi/Neo).Because of the different algorithm approaches, a QT/QTc measurement from a diagnostic 12-lead program may differ from the realtime measurement.For QT interval monitoring to be effective, basic or enhanced arrhythmia monitoring must be on.Adjusting QT Settings For patients being monitored by an IntelliVue Telemetry System device you can adjust QT settings in the QT Setup window at the Information Center. If the patient is monitored by an IntelliVue Patient Monitor, QT/QTc analysis is provided by the IntelliVue Patient Monitor. Adjust QT settings at the bedside. To adjust the settings at the Information Center:Step Action1 Access the QT Setup window by selecting the QT Setup button in the All Controls window.2 Make the adjustments on the QT Setup window. The table below describes each of the available adjustments.
How the QT Analysis Algorithm WorksST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-19Adjustment DescriptionTurn QT Analysis On/Off Turn QT analysis on by clicking in the QT Analysis On check box. QT analysis is on when a checkmark displays in the check box. When the QT measurement is on, a QT status message is displayed in the QT Setup window, along with the current values for QT, QTc, dQTc and QT-HR. The lead labels indicating the leads used to calculate the baseline and current values also appear.Note—Turning QT analysis off does not clear the baseline value. This allows you to turn QT analysis off during prolonged arrhythmias, such as bigeminy, without losing the baseline.
How the QT Analysis Algorithm Works7-20 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringSelect the QT Lead The QT Lead field allows you to select which leads to analyze when calculating the QT parameters. To select the desired lead by clicking on the QT Lead drop down arrow then highlighting the lead from the list that displays. Choose:•All if you want a global QT measurement based on all available leads. For standard placement leads I, II, III, V and V1 through V6 are used. For EASI placement directly acquired AI, AS, and ES leads are used. Note—This may include leads that are not being stored.•Primary if you want to use the primary lead for the QT measurement. If the primary lead becomes unavailable or is changed the QT measurement continues with the new primary lead.• A single lead from the list to use that lead for QT measurement. If the lead you select becomes unavailable QT monitoring stops. Note—The V7, V8, V9, V3R, V4R or V5R leads are not available for single lead selection. These leads are processed, however, when you select Primary in the QT Lead field.Adjustment Description
How the QT Analysis Algorithm WorksST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-21Set the QT Baseline To quantify changes in the QTc value you can set a QTc baseline. Select the Set QT Baseline button to replace the baseline QTc value with the current QTc value. If a baseline has not been set the Information Center sets the baseline to the first valid value after measuring QT for five minutes. Setting a new baseline discards the previous baseline.Notes—• Since the dQTc alarm is based on the difference between the baseline and the current value, setting an inappropriate new baseline may prevent a dQTc alarm from being generated. • Turning QT analysis off does not clear the baseline value. This allows you to turn QT analysis off during prolonged arrhythmias, such as bigeminy, without losing the baseline.• Discharging a patient clears the baseline.Adjustment Description
How the QT Analysis Algorithm Works7-22 ST/AR Arrhythmia MonitoringTurning QT Alarm On/Off There are two QT long yellow alarms (**); QTc High and dQTc High. The QTc High alarm occurs when two consecutive 5 minute QTc values are above the set alarm limit. The dQTc alarm occurs when the difference between the current value and the baseline value exceeds the set limit for two consecutive 5 minute dQTc values.Turn the QTc or dQTc alarm on by placing a checkmark in the checkbox next to the QTc High or dQTc High field. The Alarm is off when no checkmark displays in the checkbox. Adjusting QT Alarm Limits Set the high alarm limits based on your assessment of the patient's clinical condition,unit protocols, physician orders or medication specified limits. Normal Values for Adults:• Men: QTc <420 milliseconds.• Women: QTc <430 milliseconds.To set the QTc or dQTc alarm limits:1. Turn the QTc or dQTc alarm on by placing a checkmark in the checkbox next to the QTc High or dQTc High field. 2. Use the appropriate up and down arrow to obtain the desired limit.Adjustment Description
How the QT Analysis Algorithm WorksST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring 7-23Limitations for QT MonitoringSome conditions may make it difficult to achieve reliable QT monitoring. When this occurs the CANNOT ANALYZE QT INOP message displays at the Information Center, along with a QT STATUS message. Some conditions that may make reliable QT monitoring difficult include:• T-Wave Detection Limitations.Flat T-wave, atrial Fibrillation or atrial Flutter and prominent U-waves can make QT monitoring difficult. For these cases you should select All as the QT Lead on the QT window. The Information Center will use the lead or leads that have a T-wave with sufficient amplitude and can be detected. Alternatively select a single lead with a good T- wave amplitude and no visible flutter activity and without a predominant U-wave or P-wave.•QRS ChangesQRS changes such as widened QRS can affect QT monitoring. If a long QTc is observed verify that is not caused by QRS widening.•Rhythm and Rate Limitations Rhythm and rate limitations such as high heart rate (> 150 beats/min for adults patients or > 180 beats/min for pediatric or neonatal patients), paced rhythm and bigeminy rhythm can make reliable QT monitoring difficult. If rhythm is sustained you may want to consider turning QT interval monitoring off.
How the QT Analysis Algorithm Works7-24 ST/AR Arrhythmia Monitoring
SpO2 Monitoring 8-1Introduction8 SpO2 MonitoringThis chapter provides an introduction to the SpO2 measurement and its application. It includes the following sections:•SpO2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2• Pulse Oximetry Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5• Selecting a SpO2 Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7• Applying the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11• Connecting the SpO2 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15•Measuring SpO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16• Understanding SpO2 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21• Optimizing SpO2 Measurement Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
SpO2 Safety Information8-2 SpO2 Monitoring SpO2 Safety InformationWarningWarningAlways confirm Information Center observations with clinical observation of the patient before administering interventions.WarningWarningUsing a sensor during MR imaging can cause severe burns. To minimize this risk, ensure that the cable is positioned so that no inductive loops are formed. If the sensor does not appear to be operating properly, remove it immediately from the patient.WarningWarningProlonged, continuous monitoring can increase the risk of changes in skin characteristics, such as irritation, reddening, blistering or pressure necrosis, particularly on patients with impaired perfusion and varying or immature skin morphology. Specific attention must be given to sensor site inspection for changes in skin quality, proper optical path alignment and attachment. Check the application site at regular intervals and change the site if any compromise in skin quality should occur. More frequent checking can be required due to an individual patient's condition.WarningWarningInjected dyes such as methylene blue or intravascular dyshemoglobins such as methemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin can lead to inaccurate (over-estimated) measurements.
SpO2 Safety Information SpO2 Monitoring 8-3WarningWarningInterference leading to inaccurate measurements can be caused by:- High levels of ambient light (Hint: cover application site with opaque material)- Electromagnetic interference- Excessive patient movement and vibration.WarningWarningThis equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture or oxygen concentrations greater than 25% (or partial pressures greater than 27,5 kPa /206.27 mmHg).WarningWarningDisposable SpO2 sensors can be damaged and lead to patient harm if they become wet. Wet sensors must be replaced immediately. SpO2 Information for the UserThe pulse oximeter is calibrated to indicate functional oxygen saturation (fractional oxyhemoglobin), and displayed results can range from 0 to 100%.A 10 second averaging filter is used in the calculation of the result. Displayed results are typically updated every second, but the update period can be automatically delayed by up to 30 seconds in the presence of noise.
SpO2 Safety Information8-4 SpO2 Monitoring Physiological SpO2 alarm signals will be generated at the Information Center. The SpO2 low limit can be set between 50 and 99% inclusive, in 1% increments. The SpO2 high alarm limit can be set between 51 and 100% inclusive, in 1% increments. The maximum delay between the physiological alarm condition and alarm signal generation at the central station is 10 seconds.Pulse rate is also derived from the pulsatile SpO2 measurement, and displayed results can range from 30 to 300 bpm. There is no alarm function for pulse rate.The pleth wave is auto-scaled to maximum display size. It decreases only when the signal quality becomes marginal. Pleth wave size is NOT directly proportional to the pulse volume.
Pulse Oximetry Measurement SpO2 Monitoring 8-5Pulse Oximetry MeasurementThe ECG-SpO2 TRx+ Transceiver supports an SpO2 sensor connection using Fourier Artifact Suppression Technology (FAST). The FAST algorithm overcomes many of the issues associated with traditional pulse oximetry such as sensitivity to patient movement and intense ambient light. The algorithm offers improved motion artifact rejection as well as performance improvements for patients with low perfusion. SpO2 can be measured continuously, where a value is sent to the Information Center every second, or as a single, individual measurement (Spot Check). The Spot Check measurement will be removed from the Information Center display after 1 hour. If 1-minute or 5-minute sampling rate is selected at TeleMon, the transceiver will provide Continuous SpO2 measurement after disconnection (see “Transceiver Operation when Connected to TeleMon” on page 9-19).The SpO2 parameter measures the arterial oxygen saturation, that is, the percentage of oxygenated hemoglobin in relation to the total hemoglobin.If, for example, a total of 97% of the hemoglobin molecules in the red blood cells of the arterial blood combine with oxygen, then the blood has an oxygen saturation of 97%. The SpO2 numeric that appears on the monitor will read 97%. The SpO2 numeric indicates the percentage of hemoglobin molecules which have combined with oxygen molecules to form oxyhemoglobin.• The oxygen saturation is measured using the pulse oximetry method. This is a noninvasive method of measuring the arterial hemoglobin oxygen saturation. It measures how much light, sent from light sources on one side of the sensor, travels through patient tissue (such as a finger or an ear), to a receiver on the other side of the sensor.
Pulse Oximetry Measurement8-6 SpO2 Monitoring • The amount of light passing through depends on many factors, most of which are constant, such as tissue or venous blood. However one of the factors, the blood flow in the arterioles, varies with time - because it is pulsatile.This measurement principle is used to derive the SpO2 measurement. The numeric that is displayed at the Information Center is the oxygen saturation of the arterial blood - the measurement of light absorption during a pulsation. Correct placement of the sensor is essential for accurate measurements (see “Applying the Sensor” on page 8-11).Note—Because pulse oximeter equipment measurements are statistically distributed, only about two-thirds of pulse oximeter equipment measurements can be expected to fall with ± Arms of the value measured by a CO-oximeter.Pulse Tone Indication During Spot Check measurement initiated at the transceiver, the pulse signal is detected and communicated to you via an auditory signal at the transceiver. The indicator is a single low-pitched tone for each pulse detected; it ceases when a measurement is complete. The tone is controlled by the Volume and Mute controls at the Information Center. Since it is possible to have a strong pulse but fail an SpO2 measurement, you should listen for the successful completion of a measurement (single beep), or a double beep if the measurement fails. The pulse indicator is for information only, and should not be used as an indication for treatment. The indicator is not functional in Continuous measurement mode, and no tones, for pulse indication or successful/failed measurement, are generated when Spot Check is initiated remotely from the Information Center.Clinical Note: If the transceiver is in Spot Check mode, and the sensor light is illuminated but you do not hear a low-pitch sound synchronized with the pulse, readjust the sensor, or move the sensor to another site to provide better detection. (Adjustable sounds must be on.)
Selecting a SpO2 Sensor SpO2 Monitoring 8-7Selecting a SpO2 SensorWarningWarningUse only Philips-approved accessories. Use of product accessories (ECG leadsets, SpO2 sensors, etc.) other than those specified in this manual may:- lead to patient injury- result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased immunity of the productWarningWarningReuse: Never reuse disposable sensors, accessories and so forth that are intended for single use, or single patient use only.Packaging: Do not use a sterilized accessory if the packaging is damaged.WarningWarningDo not use disposable sensors on patients who exhibit allergic reactions to the adhesive.WarningWarningWhen the specified Nellcor® sensors are used, the application must be consistent with the sensor manufacturer's own guidelines.
Selecting a SpO2 Sensor8-8 SpO2 Monitoring Philips reusable sensors in adult, pediatric and infant models can be used, as well as Philips and Nellcor® disposable sensors. If you are using Nellcor® sensors, see the Directions for Use supplied with these sensors.CautionDo not use OxiCliq disposable sensors in a high humidity environment, or in the presence of fluids. These can contaminate sensor and electrical connections, and thereby cause unreliable or intermittent measurements.
Selecting a SpO2 Sensor SpO2 Monitoring 8-9The following table and chart will help you in selecting the correct sensor type.Sensor Type When to UseReusable You can use reusable sensors on different patients after cleaning and disinfecting them. For care and cleaning instructions, see the instructions accompanying the sensors. Reusable sensors should be changed to another site every 2-3 hours or in accordance with your clinical practice guidelines. See the Directions for Use supplied by Nellcor® Incorporated for instructions on preparation and application of reusable sensors.Disposable Use disposable sensors only once and then discard. However, you can relocate them to a different patient-site if the first location does not give the desired results. Do not reuse disposable sensors on different patients.See the Directions for Use supplied by Nellcor® Incorporated for instructions on preparation and application of disposable sensors.
Selecting a SpO2 Sensor8-10 SpO2 Monitoring To use the chart:Find the patient’s weight on the vertical axes. On the horizontal axis at this weight, the shaded areas indicate that the sensor is a “best choice” for the patient. Unshaded areas indicate a “good choice.” For example, the best reusable sensor for a 50 kg patient is the M1191A, applied to the finger or toe. Alternatively, you could use M1194A applied to the ear. For a complete listing of available sensors, see “SpO2 Accessories” on page A-6.Selecting an SpO2 SensorPreferred sensor typesAlternative sensor types Disposable sensorM1192A M1191B M1194APhilips M1901B N-25 NM1903B D-20 PM1904B D-25 A11088664433Pedi AdultPatientWeight( kg )5040302015PediAdult AdultPediAdultPatientWeight( lb )PediPediPediAdultOxisensorOxiMaxM1196AReusable sensor
Applying the Sensor SpO2 Monitoring 8-11 Applying the SensorSensor Application Safety InformationWarningWarningFailure to apply a sensor properly can reduce the accuracy of the SpO2 measurement.Loose/Tight sensor: If a sensor is too loose, it can compromise the optical alignment or fall off. If it is too tight, for example because the application site is too large or becomes too large due to edema, excessive pressure can be applied. This can result in venous congestion distal from the application site, leading to interstitial edema, hypoxia and tissue malnutrition. Skin irritations or ulcerations can occur as a result of the sensor being attached to one location for too long. To avoid skin irritations and ulcerations, inspect the sensor application site every 2-3 hours, and change the application site at least every 4 hours or according to clinical practice guidelines.Venous Pulsation: Do not apply sensor too tightly as this results in venous pulsation, which can severely obstruct circulation and lead to inaccurate measurements.Ambient Temperature: Never apply an SpO2 sensor at ambient temperatures above 37 oC (99 oF) because this can cause severe burns after prolonged application.Extremities to Avoid: Avoid sites distal to BP cuff, intra-arterial line, or intravascular venous infusion line.
Applying the Sensor8-12 SpO2 Monitoring Site Selection • Avoid sites with impaired perfusion, skin discoloration, excessive motion or nail polish.• Avoid placing the sensor in an environment with bright lights (if necessary, cover the sensor with opaque material).• Avoid use of excessive pressure at the application site (e.g., sensor applied too tightly, excessive adhesive tape to secure the sensor, clothing or restraints that are too tight). These result in venous pulsations and inaccurate measurement, and may severely obstruct circulation.Sensor Application A minimum pulsatile flow must be present at the application site of your patient to obtain measurements. Select an appropriate sensor and apply the sensor properly to avoid incorrect measurements. Applying a small amount of pressure at the application site can improve the measurement. Use one of the preferred application sites for your sensor. Selecting the most suitable sensor and application site will help you to ensure that:• The light emitter and the photo detector are directly opposite each other and that all the light from the emitter passes through the patient's tissues,• The application site is of the correct thickness for light to pass through. If the application site is too thick or too thin, an SpO2 NON-PULSATILE technical alarm will occur. You should then select another site as appropriate.Positioning of the Light Emitter and Photo DetectorLight EmitterPhoto Detector
Applying the Sensor SpO2 Monitoring 8-13Inspect the application site every 2 to 3 hours or according to clinical practice guidelines to ensure skin integrity and correct optical alignment. If skin integrity changes, move the sensor to another site.Follow the sensor’s instructions for use, adhering to all warnings and cautions.To apply the sensor, use the following directions.Adult Fingersensor(M1191A/B)Push the sensor over the fingertip in such a way that the fingertip touches but does not protrude from the end of the sensor. The fingertip must be uppermost and the cable must lie on the back of the hand. This ensures that the light source cover the base of the fingertip giving the best measurement results. The cable can be held in place by the accompanying wristband.Step Action1 Select the site and appropriate sensor (see “Selecting a SpO2 Sensor” on page 8-7).2 Apply the sensor to the appropriate part of the patient’s body. Note—The application site should match the sensor size so that the sensor can neither fall off nor apply excessive pressure.3 Check that the light emitter and the photo detector are directly opposite each other. All light from the emitter must pass through the patient’s tissue.
Applying the Sensor8-14 SpO2 Monitoring Small Adult/PediatricFinger sensor(M1192A)Push the sensor over the fingertip in such a way that the fingertip touches but does not protrude from the end of the sensor.Ear Clip sensor(M1194A) Clip the probe onto the fleshy part of the ear lobe as shown in the diagram below. The plastic fixing mechanism helps to minimize artifact generated by patient motion. Do not position the probe on cartilage or where it presses against the head.The clip sensor can be used as an alternative if the adult finger sensor does not provide satisfactory results. The preferred application site is the ear lobe, although other application sites with higher perfusion (such as the nostril) can be used. Due to the physiologically lower perfusion in the ear lobe, you should be aware of the reduced accuracy of the measurement and more frequent technical alarms.
Connecting the SpO2 Cable SpO2 Monitoring 8-15Connecting the SpO2 CableCautionExtension cables: The use of extension cables presents a tripping hazard. Use appropriate care when they are in use.Electrical Interference: Position the sensor cable and connector away from power cables, to avoid electrical interference.Step Action1 Connect the sensor cable to IntelliVue TRx+. • Connect reusable sensors directly into the transceiver.• Connect disposable sensors into the adapter cable, then connect the adapter cable to the transceiver. Remove the protective backing. 2 Adjust SpO2 alarms in the Patient Window (see “Telemetry Controls in the Patient Window” on page 9-2).3 Make other adjustments in the Telemetry Setup Window (see “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6).
Measuring SpO28-16 SpO2 Monitoring Measuring SpO2WarningWarningRemoval of the SpO2 sensor during Continuous SpO2 monitoring results in a "No Sensor" technical alarm. There is no technical alarm for a “No Sensor” condition in Spot Check mode.WarningWarningIf you measure SpO2 on a limb that has an inflated NBP cuff, a non-pulsatile SpO2 technical alarm can occur. If the monitor is configured to suppress this alarm, there can be a delay of up to 60 seconds in indicating critical patient status, such as sudden pulse loss or hypoxia.SpO2 measurements can be made manually on an as-needed basis in Spot Check mode, or continuously in Continuous mode, depending on the transceiver configuration. While operating in Continuous mode, you can also measure pulse, and display the pleth wave at the Information Center. The SpO2 parameter is turned on by inserting/removing the sensor cable into the transceiver, or by control from the Information Center. SpO2 monitoring consumes considerable electrical energy. The battery power must be at least 25% full in order to make SpO2 measurements.Setting the mode to Spot Check or Continuous is done at the Information Center (see “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6) or at the monitor.
Measuring SpO2 SpO2 Monitoring 8-17Spot Check Measurement When the transceiver is configured for Spot Check measurement, use the following instructions to take an individual, manual SpO2 reading from the transceiver. Note—You can also initiate a Spot Check measurement in the Patient Window at the Information Center by selecting the Spot Check SpO2 icon (see “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6).Note—Spot Check measurements cannot be made when the transceiver is connected to TeleMon because only Continuous measurement is available with this device. Step Action1 Attach the sensor to the patient.2 Connect the SpO2 cable to IntelliVue TRx+, and check that:•The SpO2 sensor light turns on.• A low-pitch tone detecting each pulse is audible (unless sounds are muted).3 After approximately 30 seconds, if the measurement was successful, you’ll hear a single beep from the transceiver. The value, with the measurement time, will be displayed at the Information Center. The sensor light will extinguish. If the measurement was unsuccessful, you’ll hear a double beep. Remove the sensor cable and reinsert it to retake the measurement.Note—The SpO2 value and time stamp remain on the Information Center for 1 hour or until another measurement is taken, with one exception: If the batteries are removed from the transceiver, the Spot Check measurement will be erased from the display; however, the SpO2 measurements will be available in Trend Review.4To repeat a Spot Check measurement at the bedside, disconnect then reconnect the SpO2 cable to the transceiver.
Measuring SpO28-18 SpO2 Monitoring Continuous Measurement When the transceiver is configured for Continuous SpO2 measurement (see “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6), use the following directions to initiate Continuous SpO2 monitoring. DisplayingPulse Rate When operating in Continuous mode, you can view the Pulse rate at the Information Center. See “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6.Note—If Pulse rate is turned on, the Patient Sector and Patient Window of the Information Center display the parameter label with “T” (for example, "PulseT") to indicate that the measurement was made via telemetry.DisplayingPleth Wave The transceiver can be configured to transmit the Pleth wave for display at the Information Center. See “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6.Step Action1 Insert the SpO2 cable into the IntelliVue TRx+, and check that the sensor light turns on.2 Attach the sensor to the patient.3 After approximately 15 seconds, the value, with the measurement time, is displayed at the Information Center.Note—There are no sounds associated with continuous SpO2 measurement.4 To discontinue SpO2 monitoring, uncheck the Enable SpO2 box at the Information Center. Note— If the sensor is removed without discontinuing SpO2 monitoring in the Telemetry Setup Window at the Information Center, an SpO2T NO SENSOR technical alarm will result. Silencing this technical alarm will turn the SpO2 measurement off.
Measuring SpO2 SpO2 Monitoring 8-19When Connected to TeleMonWhen the transceiver is connected to TeleMon:• The SpO2 measurement mode is always Continuous. • You can change the mode. Changes to the mode take effect when the transceiver is disconnected from TeleMon. The following settings will be used:Turning SpO2 Monitoring OffTo turn SpO2 monitoring off, disconnect the sensor cable from the transceiver. SpO2 enters a power-down mode after the cable is disconnected from the transceiver, thereby conserving battery life. It is important to disconnect the sensor from the transceiver in order to conserve battery life. Unplugging the sensor from an adapter cable that is connected to the transceiver does NOT provide SpO2 power-down mode. SpO2 should also be turned off at the Information Center. If the transceiver is configured for Continuous SpO2 measurement and the sensor is removed without turning SpO2 off, a SpO2T NO SENSOR technical alarm will result. Silencing this technical alarm will turn the SpO2 measurement off.Mode Set at TeleMon Mode when Transceiver is DisconnectedContinuous Continuous5-minute Continuous1-minute ContinuousManual Spot Check
Measuring SpO28-20 SpO2 Monitoring SpO2 Enable/Disable at Information CenterYou can enable/disable SpO2 monitoring at the Information Center. See “Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup” on page 9-6.When SpO2 is enabled, the Patient Sector and Patient Window of the Information Center display a “T” next to the SpO2 numeric (for example, “SpO2T 90%”) to indicate that the measurement was made via telemetry.SpO2 Auto ON at Information CenterThe SpO2 parameter is automatically enabled at the IntelliVue Information Center if a manual SpO2 measurement is initiated at the transceiver while in Spot Check mode or if the SpO2 sensor is inserted into the transceiver while the transceiver is in Continuous SpO2 mode.When a patient is discharged and the transceiver is in Continuous mode, the SpO2 parameter is disabled. To reactivate the SpO2 parameter Auto ON feature from the transceiver, remember to do one of the following when a patient is discharged:– remove the SpO2 cable from the transceiver, wait 15 seconds, then reinsert the cableor– if using TeleMon, reset the transceiver to Manual mode.Note—The SpO2 parameter Auto ON feature only needs to be reactivated when the transceiver is in Continuous mode at discharge.Note— SpO2 can always be enabled/disabled at the IntelliVue Information Center.
Understanding SpO2 Alarms SpO2 Monitoring 8-21Understanding SpO2 AlarmsPhysiologic SpO2 alarms are generated and displayed at the Information Center. SpO2 offers high and low limit alarms, and a high priority (red level) oxygen desaturation alarm. The SpO2 low limit can be set between 50 and 99% inclusive, in 1% increments. The desaturation limit is set automatically at 10 below the Low Limit. The SpO2 high alarm limit can be set between 51 and 100% inclusive, in 1% increments.The delay between the physiologic alarm condition and alarm annunciation at the Information Center is <16 seconds. This means that the Information Center will generate an alarm if the averaged numeric value on the display exists beyond the alarm limit for more than a maximum of 16 seconds.Setting the high SpO2 alarm limit to 100% is equivalent to switching off the high alarm. Therefore the upper alarm limit for oxygen saturation must be carefully selected in accordance with accepted clinical practices.The default setting for SpO2 yellow alarms is latched. That is, when an SpO2 limit is exceeded, you will need to acknowledge it at the Information Center. The sound will be silenced but the message will remain on the display until the condition is resolved.See Chapter 5, “Alarms” for a list of the SpO2 alarms.
Optimizing SpO2 Measurement Performance8-22 SpO2 Monitoring Optimizing SpO2 Measurement PerformanceRefer to this section on problem situations if you have difficulty getting a signal or obtaining accurate measurements.DistortionAmbient light, motion, perfusion or incorrect sensor placement can affect the accuracy of the derived measurements. Arterial Blood FlowThe measurement depends on the pulsatile nature of blood flow in the arteries and arterioles; with the following conditions arterial blood flow can be reduced to a level at which accurate measurements cannot be made:•shock• hypothermia • use of vasoconstrictive drugs • anemiaWavelength AbsorptionThe measurement also depends on the absorption of particular light wavelengths by the oxyhemoglobin and reduced hemoglobin. If other substances are present which absorb the same wavelengths, they will cause a falsely high, or falsely low SpO2 value to be measured. For example:• carboxyhemoglobin • methemoglobin • methylene blue • indocyanine green*• indiocarmine**These chemicals are used in dye dilution cardiac output calculations.Ambient LightVery high levels of ambient light can also affect the measurement; an "SpO2 Interference" message will appear on the display. The measurement quality can be improved by covering the sensor with suitable opaque material.
Optimizing SpO2 Measurement Performance SpO2 Monitoring 8-23Care and CleaningFor care and cleaning instructions, see the instructions accompanying the sensors.Sensor WearNormal wear and tear associated with patient movement and regular sensor cleaning typically mean that the sensor will have a limited lifetime. However, provided you handle the sensor and its cable with care, you can expect useful service from it for up to two years. Harsh treatment will drastically reduce the lifetime of the sensor. Moreover, Philips Medical Systems’ warranty agreement shall not apply to defects arising from improper use.To get the best results from your SpO2 reusable sensor:• Always handle the sensor and cable with care. The soft finger sleeve houses a sensitive electronic device that can be damaged by harsh treatment. Always protect the cable from sharp-edged objects.• Use the wristband that is supplied with your M1191A sensor. By keeping the cable between the finger sensor and the wristband fairly loose, you will maintain good monitoring conditions.
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Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-1Introduction9Telemetry Functions at theInformation Center & TeleMonThis chapter describes the telemetry functions at the Information Center, as well as the differences in transceiver operation when connected to TeleMon. It includes the sections listed below. For additional information, consult the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use and TeleMon Instructions for Use.• Telemetry Functions at the Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2•Telemetry Controls in the Patient Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2•Locating the Transceiver (Find Device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3•Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6•Unit-Configurable Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9• Transceiver Operation when Connected to TeleMon. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-2 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon Telemetry Functions at the Information Center1Telemetry Controls in the Patient WindowThe Patient Window at the Information Center (accessed from the Patient Window control in the Patient Sector) includes controls for a number of telemetry operations. For detailed instructions on these operations, see the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use or the Online Help.To View ECG or SpO2 Alarm LimitsMove the cursor over the HR or SpO2 label to display the current high and low alarm limits.To Change ECG or SpO2 Alarm LimitsMove the cursor over the High or Low numeric to display up/down arrow controls for adjusting the limit. After adjusting the limit, move the cursor away from the area to dismiss the limit controls.To Change ECG Waveform SizeMove the cursor over the ECG waveform to display the ECG Waveform Size control. Select the desired size from the list.To Select LeadMove the cursor over the ECG waveform to display the Lead Selection control. Select the desired lead from the list.Important—Do not set the primary and secondary channels to the same lead.To Change Va and Vb Default Lead Settings (6-lead only)Move the cursor over the ECG waveform to display the Lead Selection popup. Select the label from the label list. For Va or Vb, select Va or Vb, then select the lead to be assigned. Assignment of the same V lead to both Va and Vb is not allowed.Important—Do not set the primary and secondary channels to the same lead.1. For information on ST functions performed at the Information Center, see “ST/AR ST Segment Algorithm” on page 7-7.
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-3To Initiate a Spot Check MeasurementMove the cursor over the SpO2 label. Then click on the Spot Check icon..Note—There is no audio feedback at the transceiver (pulse tone or successful/failed measurement) when Spot Check is initiated at the Information Center.To Initiate StandbySee instructions under “Standby Mode” on page 4-4.Locating the Transceiver (Find Device)The Find Device feature enables you to generate an alternating pitch repeated tone at the transceiver to assist in locating a missing device. This function is initiated in the Telemetry Setup Window. Find Device requires that the transceiver has good working batteries and is within the coverage area. The device will not return from out-of-range until association with the Information Center is re-established.To locate atransceiver Step Action1 From the Patient Window, select Telemetry Setup.2 Select Find Device to generate a repeated tone at the transceiver.
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-4 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon To silence thesoundViewing Device Location in the Patient Window (optional)You can see the location of a transceiver in the Patient Window. The Device Location information is identified in the Patient Window by a compass icon followed by the location name configured by your hospital for your system. If the location of the transceiver changes, the Patient Window is updated within 5 seconds of the location change.Viewing Device Location History (optional)You can view the location history for a particular transceiver in the Device Location History field in the Telemetry Setup window. The field displays the five most recent Device Location descriptions in ascending order and updates every time there is a change in location for the device. The total timespan of the log is 60 minutes. Note—If there is a change in location while viewing the Telemetry Setup window, you must re-enter Telemetry Setup to see the change, as it does not update automatically.Step Action1 Press and hold the Check button to turn off the sound. ORRemove the batteries.
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-5Using the Device Location Client (optional)The Device Location Client application is an optional software application that allows you to display and locate devices visually, using Floor Plans associated with your hospital’s layout. Device location history is also available. The application is accessible using a separate PC’s web browser. For additional installation information, see the IntelliVue Device Location Installation Guide.WarningWarningBecause the coverage range of Access Points can sometimes overlap, including different floor levels, the IntelliVue Device Location feature is not intended for use when attempting to locate a patient.Displaying andLocatingDevicesThe left side of the Client display screen contains a list of clinical units associated with the current Floor Plan. Each unit contains a list of bed labels. You view the beds listed within a unit by clicking on the plus sign next to the unit name. Note—The beds listed are only those equipped with IntelliVue telemetry devices. To identify and locate the telemetry device associated with the bed, simply click on the desired bed label. The floor plan and the status bar above the floor plan image now display the location of the device. Additionally, the status bar lists the Access Point the device is currently associated with.Viewing DeviceLocationHistoryThe location history of a particular telemetry device is also available. Select a device from the Device List box and then click on the down arrow in the status bar. The last five known locations of the device are displayed.
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-6 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon Patient Configurable Settings in Telemetry SetupThe Telemetry Setup window enables you to configure the transceiver for patient-specific settings. All patient-specific settings will be reset to the unit defaults upon patient discharge. To access the window, from the Patient Window click Telemetry Setup.The following settings can be adjusted in this window. Patient-Configurable Settings in Telemetry SetupControl Function Setting Choices Factory DefaultTelemetry Button Determine the Information Center response when Telemetry Button is pressed.Nurse Call - generate nurse call alarmRecord - generate a recording stripNurse Call and Record - generate nurse call alarm and recording stripNoneNurse CallTelemetry Device: VolumeSet the volume level for all adjustable sounds on the transceiver.1 (low), 2, 3, 4, 5 (high) 3Telemetry Device: MuteEnable the ability to mute the Spot Check and pulse detection tones on the transceiver.enable (mute)disable enableFixed Pacer Amplitude Sets the appearance of the pacer spikes to a fixed size as they appear in the patient window. enabledisabledisable
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-7SpO2 Enabled Enable/disable the SpO2 measurement at the Information Center or Telemon.enabledisableenableSpO2 Mode Determine the transceiver SpO2 behavior.Note—Pulse Rate and Pleth Wave are not available in Spot Check.Spot Check - Provides manual measurements so the clinician can check as needed. Measurement initiated by plugging the SpO2 cable into the transceiver or by selecting the Spot Check SpO2 icon in the Patient Window. No pulse or successful/failed measurement tones are generated when measurement is initiated at Information Center.Continuous - Sends an SpO2 parameter value to the Information Center every second. If selected, Pulse Rate and Pleth Wave may also be sent.Spot CheckPatient-Configurable Settings in Telemetry SetupControl Function Setting Choices Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-8 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon Suppress SpO2 INOPs with NBPEnable/disable the SpO2 algorithm to suppress sending technical alarms from the transceiver during an NBP measurement for 60 seconds.WarningWarningIf you measure SpO2 on a limb that has an inflated NBP cuff, a non-pulsatile SpO2 technical alarm can occur. If the monitor is configured to suppress this alarm, there can be a delay of up to 60 seconds in indicating critical patient status, such as sudden pulse loss or hypoxia.enabledisableenablePleth Wave Enable/disable the transmission of the Pleth wave (and its subsequent display) to the Information Center. For Continuous SpO2 mode only.Note—When enabled, the Pleth wave replaces the Vb wave in the Patient Window during 6-lead monitoring.enabledisabledisable (Pleth is not displayed.)Pulse Enable/disable display of the Pulse rate at the Information Center. For Continuous SpO2 mode only.enabledisabledisable (Pulse rate is not displayed.)Patient-Configurable Settings in Telemetry SetupControl Function Setting Choices Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-9Unit-Configurable SettingsUnit Settings provide access to clinical configuration items that affect all patients on an Information Center. Changes in unit settings take effect upon discharge, except for Standby duration and SpO2 mode, which take effect immediately.Access to unit settings requires a password, and the displays are in English. Telemetry specific settings are accessed through All Controls -> Unit Settings -> Telemetry Setup. The setting for telemetry non-arrhythmia yellow alarms is located in All Controls -> Unit Settings -> Alarms Unit Settings. For all other information on unit settings, see IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use. SpO2 Alarm Turn SpO2 alarms on/off at the Information Center. enable (on)disable (off)enableUnit Settings Change current settings back to last saved clinical unit settings. (none)Patient-Configurable Settings in Telemetry SetupControl Function Setting Choices Factory DefaultUnit Settings - Telemetry SetupControl Function Settings Factory DefaultPatient Type Set patient type used for SpO2 and NBP alarm limits. AdultPediatricAdult
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-10 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon Telemetry Button Determine the Information Center response when Telemetry Button is pressed.Nurse Call - generate nurse call alarmRecord - generate a recording stripBoth - generate nurse call alarm and recording stripNoneNurse CallTelemetry Device: VolumeSet the volume level for all adjustable sounds on the transceiver.1 (low) to 5 (high) 3Telemetry Device: MuteEnable/disable all adjustable sounds on the transceiver. enable (unchecked) = sounddisable (checked) = mutemuteStandby Duration Sets the standby duration on the device. Infinite10 minutes20 minutes30 minutes1 hour2 hours3 hours4 hoursInfiniteEnable Remote SuspendEnable/disable alarm pause/suspend at the transceiver. enabledisabledisableUnit Settings - Telemetry SetupControl Function Settings Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-11Suspend Duration Sets the alarm suspend duration time for each assigned device on the Information Center.1, 2, or 3 minutes 2 minutesBattery Gauge on Information CenterDisplay/disable a battery gauge for each assigned device on the Information Center.Note—Set to disable if rechargeable batteries are being used.enabledisableenable (battery gauge is displayed)RF Auto Shutoff Enable/disable RF operation during an extended situation of all leads off for more than 10 minutes and the SpO2 sensor is not connected.enabledisableenable Fixed Pacer Amplitude Sets the appearance of the pacer spikes to a fixed size as they appear in the patient window. enabledisabledisableAutopair Enable/disable the autopairing of the transceiver and the IntelliVue Patient Monitor at the Information Center.enabledisableenableEnable SpO2 Enable/disable the SpO2 measurement at the Information Center or Telemon.enabledisableenableUnit Settings - Telemetry SetupControl Function Settings Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-12 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon SpO2 Mode Determine the transceiver SpO2 behavior.Note—Pulse Rate and Pleth Wave are not available in Spot Check.Spot Check - Provides manual measurements so the clinician can check as needed. Measurement initiated by plugging the SpO2 cable into the transceiver or by selecting Spot Check SpO2 icon in the Patient Window. No pulse or successful/failed measurement tones are generated when measurement is initiated at Information Center.Continuous - Sends an SpO2 parameter value to the Information Center every second. If selected, Pulse Rate and Pleth Wave may also be sent.Spot CheckUnit Settings - Telemetry SetupControl Function Settings Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-13Suppress SpO2 Inops with NBPEnable/disable the SpO2 algorithm to detect NBP running and suppress sending technical alarms from the transceiver for 60 seconds.WarningWarningIf you measure SpO2 on a limb that has an inflated NBP cuff, a non-pulsatile SpO2 technical alarm can occur. If the monitor is configured to suppress this alarm, there can be a delay of up to 60 seconds in indicating critical patient status, such as sudden pulse loss or hypoxia.enabledisableenablePleth Wave Enable/disable the transmission of the Pleth wave and its subsequent display to the Information Center. For Continuous mode only.enabledisableNote—When enabled, during 6-lead monitoring, the Pleth wave will replace the Vb wave in the Patient Window.disable (Pleth wave is not displayed.)Pulse Enable/disable the transmission of the Pulse rate and its subsequent display to the Information Center. For Continuous mode only. enabledisabledisable (Pulse rate is not displayed.)Unit Settings - Telemetry SetupControl Function Settings Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-14 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon SpO2 Alarm Turn SpO2 alarms on/off at the Information Center. enable (on)disable (off)enableSpO2 Limits High Increment/decrement SpO2 high alarm limit by 1 (in %). Limit maximum is 100. Limit minimum is 51 (adult) or 31 (pediatric). High and low limit must be at least 1% apart.100 (adult, pediatric)SpO2 Limits Low Increment/decrement SpO2 low alarm limit by 1 (in %). Limit maximum is 99. Limit minimum is 50 (adult) or 30 (pediatric). High and low limit must be at least 1% apart.90 (adult, pediatric)Unit Settings - Telemetry SetupControl Function Settings Factory DefaultUnit Settings - Default LeadsControl Function Settings Factory DefaultLeadset Allowed Set the unit default leadset type. All, EASI, No EASI, 3 wire All3-wire Set the unit default lead. I, II, III II5-wire, ECG1 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, MCL, AVR, AVL, AVF, VII5-wire, ECG2 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, MCL, AVR, AVL, AVF, VV
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-155-wire, ECG3 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, MCL, AVR, AVL, AVF, VIII5-wire EASI, ECG1 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6II5-wire EASI, ECG2 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6V25-wire EASI, ECG3 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6III5-wire EASI, ECG4 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6V56-wire, ECG1 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, MCL, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V3R, V4R, V5RII6-wire, ECG2 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, MCL, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V3R, V4R, V5RV2; V lead choice is determined by Va and Vb settings6-wire, ECG3 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, MCL, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V3R, V4R, V5RIIIUnit Settings - Default LeadsControl Function Settings Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-16 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 6-wire, ECG4 Set the unit default lead. I, II, III, MCL, AVR, AVL, AVF, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V3R, V4R, V5RV5; V lead choice is determined by Va and Vb settingsUnit Settings - Default LeadsControl Function Settings Factory DefaultUnit Settings - NBP SetupControl Function Settings Factory DefaultPatient Type Set patient type used for NBP alarm limits. AdultPediatricAdultNBP Alarm Set NBP alarm notification. Systolic or DiastolicSystolicDiastolicMeanOffSystolic or DiastolicSystolic High Increment/decrement NBP high alarm limit by 1. Limit Maximum is 260Limit Minimum is 160 (Adult)Limit Maximum is 260Limit Minimum is 75 (Ped.)160 Adult120 Pediatric
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-17Systolic Low Increment/decrement NBP low alarm limit by 1. Limit Maximum is 155Limit Minimum is 28 (Adult)Limit Maximum is 255Limit Minimum is 28 (Ped.)90 Adult70 PediatricDiastolic High Increment/decrement NBP high alarm limit by 1. Limit Maximum is 260Limit Minimum is 90 (Adult)Limit Maximum is 260Limit Minimum is 45 (Ped.)90 Adult70 PediatricDiastolic Low Increment/decrement NBP low alarm limit by 1. Limit Maximum is 85 Limit Minimum is 28 (Adult)Limit Maximum is 40Limit Minimum is 28 (Ped.)50 Adult40 PediatricMean High Increment/decrement NBP high alarm limit by 1. Limit Maximum is 260Limit Minimum is 65 (Adult)Limit Maximum is 260Limit Minimum is 55 (Ped.)110 Adult90 PediatricMean Low Increment/decrement NBP low alarm limit by 1. Limit Maximum is 60Limit Minimum is 28 (Adult)Limit Maximum is 50Limit Minimum is 28 (Ped.)60 Adult50 PediatricUnit Settings - NBP SetupControl Function Settings Factory Default
Telemetry Functions at the Information Center9-18 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon RF Auto Shutoff When RF Auto Shutoff is enabled (default), the transceiver stops broadcasting a radio signal in order to prevent interference with other transceivers in use. This condition occurs if there is no ECG signal for 10 minutes and the SpO2 sensor cable is not inserted in the SpO2 sensor port. The technical alarm, "No Signal", followed by the "Transmitter Off" INOP will be displayed at the Information Center. Remove the batteries to conserve battery charge. However, if there is no ECG signal for 10 minutes but the SpO2 cable is inserted, the transceiver does not stop broadcasting the signal. This feature can be disabled in Telemetry Setup - Unit Settings.Unit Settings - AlarmsControl Function Settings Factory DefaultNon-arrhythmia Yellow AlarmsSet latched/non-latched status for SpO2, ST, and other non-arrhythmia yellow alarms.LatchedNon-latchedLatchedLeads Off Adjust the severity level of this technical alarm (INOP). CyanYellowRedCyanReplace Battery Adjust the severity level of this technical alarm (INOP). CyanYellowRedCyan
Transceiver Operation when Connected to TeleMon Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon 9-19Transceiver Operation when Connected to TeleMonWhen connected to TeleMon, the following differences in transceiver operation will be in effect.Important—The transceiver must have good batteries installed before being connected to TeleMon.Alarms• Alarm Suspend/Pause and Standby can be initiated only from TeleMon, not from the transceiver or the Information Center. The alarm suspend indicator on the transceiver will accurately reflect the current state of alarm pause.Note—If the transceiver is connected to TeleMon, silencing an active alarm at TeleMon silences the alarm at TeleMon only. It has no effect on the alarms at the Information Center.ECG Operation• Vb, the second V-lead in 6-wire lead-set, is not supported.• After a change in leadset, the TeleMon returns to the default ECG settings, and arrhythmia relearn occurs automatically. Be sure to check the monitoring leads after you switch leadsets. See “Relearning” on page 6-28.
Transceiver Operation when Connected to TeleMon9-20 Telemetry Functions at the Information Center & TeleMon SpO2 Operation•SpO2 is always in continuous mode.• Changes in SpO2 mode do not take effect until after the transceiver is disconnected from TeleMon. Mode settings are defined in the following table:• If the sensor is disconnected from the transceiver during SpO2 monitoring at TeleMon, a No Sensor technical alarm will be displayed at the Information Center. Visual and auditory indicators for the No Sensor Alarm are not active at Telemon.Battery• The transceiver battery status is not available. When the Check button is pressed, the battery gauge on the transceiver and at the Information Center indicates full power, regardless of actual battery strength. Defibrillation• In the event of patient defibrillation, it may take several seconds for the ECG trace to reappear on the screen.Mode Selected at TeleMon Mode at Disconnected TransceiverContinuous Continuous5-min. Continuous1-min. ContinuousManual Spot Check
Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-1Introduction10 Pairing Monitoring DevicesYou can display measurement data from IntelliVue TRx and TRx+ Transceivers on IntelliVue Patient Monitors. The transceiver and the monitor must be assigned to the same patient; this is called "pairing". Once paired, the ECG source is automatically detected at the Information Center. Should you subsequently switch the ECG source between the two devices, the change is also automatically detected at the Information Center. Networked devices and non-networked devices can be paired, however, there are differences in device behavior based on network connection status. Devices can be connected and/or paired via the methods below: • The transceiver is paired with the monitor at the Information Center (networked devices only).• The transceiver is directly connected to the monitor using an interface cable (IntelliVue MP5/MP5T Patient Monitor only).• The transceiver is directly connected to a non-networked monitor using an interface cable to transmit additional parameters (IntelliVue MP5/MP5T Patient Monitor only).• The transceiver and monitor are connected wirelessly via short-range radio capability (IntelliVue MP5/MP5T, MP2 and X2 Patient Monitors only). • The transceiver is connected wirelessly via short-range radio capability to an MP5 or X2 Patient Monitor which is connected to a larger host monitor.
10-2 Pairing Monitoring Devices This chapter describes how to pair the devices using a direct connection and a wireless, short-range radio connection, and how the devices operate in paired mode (networked and non-networked). It includes the sections listed below. For additional information on monitor operation, consult the IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use. For additional information on pairing other IntelliVue Patient Monitors at the Information Center, consult the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use.• Networked Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4• Alarm Behavior (Networked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9• Alarm Behavior (Networked with Cable or Short-Range Radio Connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13• Paired Device Synchronized Alarm Settings (Networked). . . . . . . .10-15• Non-networked Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17• Alarm Behavior (Non-networked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-20• More Bed Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-21WarningWarningPairing of TRx4841/51A IntelliVue Telemetry Transceivers with IntelliVue Patient Monitors operating via a short-range radio connection is only supported when both the transceiver and the patient monitor are equipped with short-range radio capability. Note—Pairing of transceivers and IntelliVue Patient Monitors is not available with IntelliVue Patient Monitors connected to the M3140 Information Center.Note—The MP5T IntelliVue Patient Monitor is a non- networked device as it does not support a connection to the Information Center.
Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-3Device Revision Pairing FunctionalityThe level of pairing functionality available is dependent on the software revision of the devices in use. Refer to the following table to identify available functionality.Functionality Transceiver Rev. Patient Monitor Rev. Information Center Rev.Basic Pairing A.00 B.1 F.00Pairing via Direct Connection B.00 E.00 J.00Enhanced Pairing via Direct ConnectionB.01 F.00 K.00Pairing via Short-Range Radio ConnectionC.00 G.00 L.00
Networked Devices10-4 Pairing Monitoring Devices Networked DevicesBasic PairingPairing at theInformationCenterYou can pair an IntelliVue Patient Monitor with the transceiver at the Information Center. The telemetry data automatically displays as a permanent overview session in the Telemetry Data Window on the IntelliVue Patient Monitor. At the Information Center, the telemetry data and any patient monitor data (e.g. NBP) are integrated in the patient sector.See your IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use or IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use for information on how to pair/unpair devices.Pairing at theIntelliVuePatientMonitorAt the bedside you can pair a transceiver with an IntelliVue Patient Monitor by pairing the devices through the Setup Telemetry menu on the patient monitor. For information on the Setup Telemetry menu, see your IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use.
Networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-5Pairing via Direct Connection to the MP5When the transceiver, assigned to a patient sector at the Information Center, uses an interface cable to connect to an MP5 Patient Monitor, the Information Center automatically pairs (if configured to do so) the two devices. Pairing using this method provides up to 4 ECG waves at the MP5, along with SpO2 measurements and a pleth wave. Lead selection and alarm limits may be changed either at the Information Center or the MP5 Patient Monitor.To connect the transceiver to the monitor, perform the following steps:WarningWarningWhen the transceiver is directly connected to the monitor, arrhythmia relearning is initiated, and again when the transceiver is disconnected from the monitor. During relearn, a short dropout period may occur. Be sure to check your patient’s arrhythmia annotation for accuracy whenever relearn has occurred. Controls on the transceiver (e.g. nurse call) will be inactive when the device is directly connected to the monitor except in the case when the monitor has no network connection and data are transferred via the transceiver. Step Action1 Remove the protective cover from the transceiver’s monitor/service port.2 Insert the interface cable into the monitor/service port.3 Attach the interface cable to the monitor using the port labeled with the icon.
Networked Devices10-6 Pairing Monitoring Devices Important—When transceivers and MP5 Patient Monitors are paired directly via an interface cable, your ECG source must be connected before connecting or disconnecting the interface cable to maintain synchronized alarm settings. The interface cable must be disconnected prior to unpairing the devices at the Information Center or the monitor.Pairing via Short-Range Radio ConnectionWhen the transceiver and monitor (MP5, MP2 or X2 only) are both equipped with short-range radio capability, the transceiver can be paired with the monitor at the monitor. Monitors which have this capability have a short range radio symbol on the model label.
Networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-7If your transceiver is not already equipped with the Short-Range Radio Adapter (SRRA), follow the instructions and figures below to install the adapter.Note—The rubber cover/strap can be easily removed, e.g. for cleaning purposes, by dipping that end of the adapter in isopropyl alcohol and pushing up from the base of the cover. Do not pull on the strap.Step Action1 Remove the protective cover from the transceiver’s monitor/service port.2 Position the rubber cover over the top of the SRRA. Attach the connected strap around the transceiver above the Leadset Insertion Guide.3 Insert the SRRA connector in the monitor/service port.
Networked Devices10-8 Pairing Monitoring Devices To pair the transceiver to the monitor:1. Press the Check Button on the transceiver. The measurement selection key on the monitor will change to show the "assign telemetry" icon .2. Select the assign telemetry icon.3. In the Assign Telemetry Device menu, select the correct equipment label for the device. When connected, the icon appears at the Information Center.The transceiver is assigned to the monitor. A "Tele Device Assigned" message appears on the monitor, a tone sounds at the transceiver and its Leads Off indicators light to indicate the successful assignment. If the ECG wave now appears on the monitor, the signal from the transceiver is successfully transmitting to the monitor. To confirm that the correct transceiver has been assigned, open the ECG Setup menu by touching the ECG waveform or HR numeric. The title of the menu contains the equipment label of the transceiver. Check that this is the correct label.If a monitor is already paired to another device, you cannot assign a transceiver to that monitor.If the transceiver goes out-of-range or loses the short-range radio connection, it will switch over to standard telemetry transmission to the Information Center. In this case, the telemetry data is displayed in the Telemetry Data Window.If the devices are unpaired, the short-range radio connection is ended.Unpairing theMonitor andTransceiverIf the patient will no longer be monitored with the transceiver, or only with the transceiver and no longer with the monitor, you need to end the device pairing. After unpairing, the Information Center will receive data exclusively from the monitor or from the transceiver:• select the Unpair To Mon. SmartKey to end pairing and have the Information Center receive the measurement data from the monitor• select the Unpair To Tele SmartKey to end pairing and have the Information Center receive the measurement data from the transceiver or• use the Unpair function in Sector Setup at the Information Center.
Networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-9Note—The Unpair SmartKeys and pop-up keys appear only on the monitor which is directly involved in pairing.Stopping Short-Range RadioCommunicationTo stop communication via the short-range radio connection and turn the transceiver’s radio back on while maintaining device pairing, use the Stop SRR button in the Telemetry Device Window. Alarm Behavior (Networked)Both the IntelliVue Telemetry System and the IntelliVue Patient Monitor source alarms. The following table summarizes alarm behavior when a transceiver is paired with an IntelliVue bedside monitor without a direct cable or short-range radio connection. For detailed information, see the IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use and the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use.Note—This table assumes the two devices are paired without a cable connection or short-range radio connection. When paired with a cable connection or short-range radio connection, controls work in the same manner as a single bedside monitor. WarningWarningFor MP5 monitors, all data presented in the telemetry data window is delayed for several seconds. If you need realtime data, for example, for defibrillation, always use the monitor ECG. As long as the ECG is being measured with the transceiver, there will be no ECG signal available at the ECG analog output or ECG Sync Pulse output.Note: MP5T bedside monitors do not have an ECG connection.
Networked Devices10-10 Pairing Monitoring Devices Where Initiated Effect at Bedside Effect at Information CenterSilenceBedside Silences bedside alarms.Silences telemetry alarms if Enable Global Silence for Paired Beds is on at the Information Center. Silences bedside alarms.Silences telemetry alarms if Enable Global Silence for Paired Beds is on at the Information Center. Bedside from Telemetry Data WindowSilences bedside and telemetry alarms.Silence Overview Alarms at Bedside must be enabled at the Information Center. Silences bedside and telemetry alarms.Silence Overview Alarms at Bedside must be enabled at the Information Center. Information Center Silences bedside and telemetry alarms. Silences bedside and telemetry alarms.
Networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-11Suspend/PauseBedside Suspends/Pauses bedside alarms. Bed Alarms Suspend/Bed Alarms Paused INOP displayed. Information Center Suspends/Pauses bedside and telemetry alarms. Suspends/Pauses bedside and telemetry alarms. Alarms Suspend/ Alarms Paused INOP displayed. All Arrh Alrms OFF displayed.Note—Suspends bedside alarms for the minimum of the transceiver configuration and the bedside configuration.Transceiver (Remote Suspend enabled at the Information Center.)Suspends/Pauses bedside and telemetry alarms. Suspends/Pauses bedside and telemetry alarms. Alarms Suspend/ Alarms Paused INOP displayed. All Arrh Alrms OFF displayed.Note—Suspends bedside alarms for the minimum of the transceiver configuration and the bedside configuration.StandbyBedside Bedside put into standby state. Monitor Standby INOP displayed.Information Center Bedside and telemetry put into standby. Monitor and Telemetry Standby INOPs displayed. Standby location displayed.Resume MonitoringBedside Bedside resumes monitoring. Bedside resumes monitoring.Information Center Bedside and telemetry resumes monitoring. Bedside and telemetry resumes monitoring. Where Initiated Effect at Bedside Effect at Information Center
Networked Devices10-12 Pairing Monitoring Devices WarningWarningIf the remote Silence key in the Overview window is enabled for IntelliVue monitors connected to the Information Center, remote silencing for these beds will be enabled in other clinical units.Alarm/INOPs atthe InformationCenterThe alarms and INOPs that are displayed, recorded, and stored at the Information Center depend on the type of alarm.Type of Alarm/INOP Effect at Information CenterAll ECG alarms and INOPs - based on ECG source Displayed, recorded (if configured), and storedNote—INOPs are only displayed. Bedside and telemetry non-ECG alarms and non-ECG INOPs Displayed, recorded (if configured), and storedNote—INOPs are only displayed.
Networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-13Alarm Behavior (Networked with Cable or Short-Range Radio Connection)The following table summarizes alarm behavior when a transceiver is paired with an IntelliVue MP5, MP2, or X2 bedside monitor with a direct cable or short-range radio connection.WarningWarningAs long as the ECG is being measured with the transceiver, there will be no ECG signal available at the ECG analog output or ECG Sync Pulse output.Where Initiated Effect at Bedside Effect at Information CenterSilenceBedside Silences bedside and telemetry alarms. Silences bedside and telemetry alarms. Information Center Silences bedside and telemetry alarms. Silences bedside and telemetry alarms.
Networked Devices10-14 Pairing Monitoring Devices Suspend/PauseBedside Suspends/Pauses bedside and telemetry alarms. Alarms Suspend/Alarms Paused INOP displayed. Information Center Suspends/Pauses bedside and telemetry alarms. Alarms Suspend/Alarms Paused INOP displayed.StandbyBedside Bedside and telemetry put into standby. Monitor Standby and Arrhythmia Off INOPs displayed. Standby location displayed.Information Center Bedside and telemetry put into standby. Monitor Standby and Arrhythmia Off INOPs displayed. Standby location displayed.Resume MonitoringBedside Bedside and telemetry resumes monitoring. Bedside and telemetry resumes monitoring.Information Center Bedside and telemetry resumes monitoring. Bedside and telemetry resumes monitoring. Where Initiated Effect at Bedside Effect at Information Center
Networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-15Paired Device Synchronized Alarm Settings (Networked)If the patient’s ECG is initially being measured with a patient monitor, and then the patient is connected to the transceiver for monitoring, the Information Center will use the patient monitor settings for the transceiver. When the initial ECG source is the transceiver, and then the patient is connected to the monitor, the Information Center uses its Telemetry Setup settings. The following settings will be synchronized:Heart Rate HR/Pulse Alarm On/Off, Heart Rate High/Low LimitECG Primary Lead, Secondary Lead, Va Lead, Vb Lead Arrhythmia Analysis Mode, Asystole Threshold, Pause Threshold, VTach HR, VTach Run, PVCs/min, Vent. Rhythm, SVT HR, SVT Run, PVCs/min On/Off, Pacer not Capture On/Off, Pacer not Pace On/Off, Non-sustain On/Off, Vent. Rhythm On/Off, Run PVCs On/Off, Pair PVCs On/Off, Missed Beat On/Off, Pause On/Off, R-on-T On/Off, Vent. Bigeminy On/Off, Vent. Trigeminy On/Off, Multiform PVCs On/Off, Irregular HR On/Off, SVT On/Off, Afib On/OffST ST Analysis On/Off, ST Alarm On/Off, ISO point, J point, ST point, ST Priority List, Single ST Alarm Limit, Multi ST Alarm Limit QT QT Analysis On/Off, QTc High On/Off, QTc High Alarm Limit, dQTc High On/Off, dQTc High Alarm Limit, QT Lead, QTc Correction Formula, QT Baseline SpO2TSpO2 Alarms On/Off, SpO2 Alarm LimitsNBP Alarm Suppression On/Off, Pulse (SpO2) On/Off
Networked Devices10-16 Pairing Monitoring Devices Important—When transceivers and MP5 Patient Monitors are paired directly via an interface cable or short-range radio connection, your ECG source must be connected before connecting or disconnecting the interface cable to maintain synchronized alarm settings. The interface cable must be disconnected prior to unpairing devices at the Information Center or the monitor.
Non-networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-17Non-networked DevicesUsing the monitor interface cable, you can directly connect the TRx /TRx+ Transceivers to an MP5/MP5T monitor that does not have a network connection in order to transmit additional measurement data to the IntelliVue Information Center using the transceiver’s radio. You can also connect the monitor (MP5/MP5T, MP2 and X2) and transceiver if both are equipped with short-range radio capability. Along with ECG and SpO2T transmitted by the transceiver, you can transmit and display NBP, Pulse from SpO2, SpO2 numeric and predictive temperature measurements in the Patient Sector at the Information Center. Associated INOPs and alarms are also generated. Depending on the MP5/MP5T’s configuration, disconnecting the monitor interface cable from the transceiver may discharge the MP5/MP5T. This discharge does not affect the Information Center. For more information, see the IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use.Note—When SpO2 is measured at the bedside monitor only, the SpO2 numeric is transmitted to the Information Center, however, the pleth wave is only visible at the bedside monitor.WarningWarningIf your MP5/MP5T monitor interface cable is accidentally disconnected or the short-range radio connection is terminated or interrupted, bedside measurements are no longer available at the Information Center.WarningWarningAs long as the ECG is being measured with the transceiver, there will be no ECG signal available at the ECG analog output or ECG Sync Pulse output.Note: MP5T bedside monitors can measure ECG only when connected to the transceiver via the monitor interface cable or short-range radio connection.
Non-networked Devices10-18 Pairing Monitoring Devices Pairing via Direct Connection to the MP5/MP5TTo connect the transceiver to the monitor, perform the following steps:Pairing via Short- Range Radio ConnectionWhen the transceiver and monitor (MP5/MP5T, MP2 or X2 only) are both equipped with short-range radio capability, the transceiver can be paired with the bedside monitor at the monitor. Monitors which have this capability have a short range radio symbol on the model label.If your transceiver is not already equipped with the Short-Range Radio Adapter (SRRA), follow the instructions and figures below to install the adapter.Step Action1 Remove the protective cover from the transceiver’s monitor/service port.2 Insert the interface cable into the monitor/service port.3 Attach the interface cable to the monitor using the port labeled with the icon.
Non-networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-19Note—The rubber cover/strap can be easily removed, e.g. for cleaning purposes, by dipping that end of the adapter in isopropyl alcohol and pushing up from the base of the cover. Do not pull on the strap.Step Action1 Remove the protective cover from the transceiver’s monitor/service port.2 Position the rubber cover over the top of the SRRA. Attach the connected strap around the transceiver above the Leadset Insertion Guide.3 Insert the SRRA connector in the monitor/service port.
Non-networked Devices10-20 Pairing Monitoring Devices To pair the transceiver to the monitor:1. Press the Check Button on the transceiver. The measurement selection key on the monitor will change to show the "assign telemetry" icon .2. Select the assign telemetry icon.3. In the Assign Telemetry Device menu, select the correct equipment label for the device. When connected, the icon appears at the Information Center. The transceiver is assigned to the monitor. A "Tele Device Assigned" message appears on the monitor, a tone sounds at the transceiver and its Leads Off indicators light to indicate the successful assignment. If the ECG wave now appears on the monitor, the signal from the transceiver is successfully transmitting to the monitor. To confirm that the correct transceiver has been assigned, open the ECG Setup menu by touching the ECG waveform or HR numeric. The title of the menu contains the equipment label of the transceiver. Check that this is the correct label.If the transceiver goes out-of-range or loses the short-range radio connection, monitoring at the Information Center remains, however monitoring at the patient monitor is no longer possible. ECG Leads Off and Tele Disconnected INOPs are displayed.If the devices are unassigned, the short-range radio connection is ended.Unassigning Transceiver at the MonitorBecause the monitor does not have a connection to the Information Center, you must manually end the assignment and the short-range radio connection.1. Select the Measurement Selection key.2. In the Measurement Selection window, select the Tele pop-up key.3. In the Tele device window select Unassign Tele.Alarm Behavior (Non-networked)When the transceiver is paired to a non-networked monitor, alarms are generated independently at both the Information Center and the bedside monitor. Alarms are not synchronized. When you adjust alarm settings at the monitor, the changes do not take effect at the Information Center and vice versa.
Non-networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-21Alarm Suspend/Pause and Standby can be initiated only from patient monitor, not from the transceiver or the Information Center. The alarm suspend indicator on the transceiver will accurately reflect the current state of alarm pause. Silencing an active alarm at the patient monitor has no effect on the alarms at the Information Center. For detailed information, see the IntelliVue Patient Monitor Instructions for Use and the IntelliVue Information Center Instructions for Use.More Bed Alarms The More Bed Alarms INOP is displayed at the Information Center when a physiological alarm or INOP is generated by the bedside that is not included in the group of alarms that is transmitted to the Information Center by the transceiver. The INOP will display using the corresponding severity color of the actual alarm. For example, should the bedside monitor generate a "***DESAT alarm", it will display at the Information Center as a red, !!!More Bed Alarms INOP.WarningWarning***DESAT and ***<Pressure> HIGH alarms from the bedside monitor will appear as red, !!!More Bed Alarms INOPs at the Information Center.
Non-networked Devices10-22 Pairing Monitoring Devices Short-Range Radio Monitoring ConsiderationsWhen monitoring using the short-range radio connection, interference may cause transition between the short-range radio and the telemetry radio. To minimize this occurrence, consider the following:• Monitoring performance will degrade if the patient moves outside the typical coverage area of 15 ft.• Limit the number of short-range radio devices in the area (maximum of 3 per radio channel).• Minimize the number of radio sources operating in the area, including those mentioned below.For additional information, see “Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance” on page 6-29.WarningWarningShort-range radio connections are subject to interruption due to interference from other radio sources in the vicinity, including microwaves, bluetooth devices, and DECT phones. Outside the frequency band and 5% above and below, i.e. the exclusion band according to IEC 60601-1-2, the short-range radio connection is immune up to 3V/m in the frequency range from 80MHz to 2.0 GHz and up to 1V/m in the frequency range from 2.0 to 2.3 GHz. Depending on the strength and duration of the interference, the interruption may occur for an extended period. Any interruption of the signal due to interference, moving out of range, or for other reasons is indicated with a Tele Disconnected INOP message.
Non-networked Devices Pairing Monitoring Devices 10-23Short- Range Radio Error ConditionsThe following table describes error conditions that may occur when the transceiver is paired with the monitor (MP5, MP2 and X2 IntelliVue Patient Monitors only) via short-range radio capability.Condition Description ActionTELE DISCONNECTED INOP displayed at the monitor and the Information Center. Short-range radio connection between the transceiver and MP5T has been lost due to a failure of the short-range radio connection.There are too many short-range radios operating in the same vicinity (maximum of 3 per radio channel).If the disconnection is not intentional:Identify and remove the interference sources.Reduce the number of devices equipped with short-range radio capability.NO SIGNAL INOP displayed at the Information Center.The short-range radio is not installed correctly.There is interference from telemetry or ISM radio sources. The transceiver is outside the coverage area.Note—The typical coverage area between the monitor and transceiver is 15 ft.Contact service personnel.Identify and remove the interference source.Make sure the location of the transceiver is in the coverage area.BATTERY LOW T INOP displayed at the monitor and the Information Center.When operating wirelessly, the patient monitor is no longer providing power to the transceiver, and battery capacity is diminished. 15 minutes of monitoring time remain.Insert new AA batteries in the transceiver.
Non-networked Devices10-24 Pairing Monitoring Devices REPLACE BATTERY T INOP displayed at the monitor and the Information Center.When operating wirelessly, the patient monitor is no longer providing power to the transceiver, and battery capacity is now depleted. There is no monitoring occurring at either the monitor or the Information Center.Insert new AA batteries in the transceiver.Absence of successful association sound/visual indicator.The bedside monitor and the transceiver are not communicating with each other. Monitoring at the Information Center only.Repeat the device assignment procedure.CENTRAL: TELE ONLY INOP When the transceiver is wirelessly paired with an X2 patient monitor (no label) docked with a larger networked MP series monitor, and the network connection is lost.Restore the monitor’s network connection.CHECK PAIRING INOP An X2 patient monitor with a telemetry label is paired with a larger networked MP series monitor and subsequently the transceiver is paired with the same monitor. Only one transceiver can pair with the monitor.Select the correct device to be paired.??? The equipment label is invalid. Contact service personnel.Condition Description Action
Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-1Introduction11 Maintenance, Cleaning &TroubleshootingAll installation tasks are performed by Service personnel and are described in detail in the service documentation accompanying the system. This chapter provides procedures for maintaining the equipment after installation including assigning labels for replacement transceivers, keeping the transceiver clean, and troubleshooting common problems. It includes the following sections:• Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2• Cleaning and Sterilization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4• Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Maintenance11-2 Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting MaintenanceBasic Monitoring Before beginning monitoring on a patient:• Check for any mechanical damage.• Check all the external leads, plug-ins and accessories.• Check all the functions of the instrument which are needed to monitor the patient.• Ensure that the instrument is in good, working order.Do not use the IntelliVue transceiver for any monitoring procedure on a patient if you identify features which demonstrate impaired functioning of the instrument. Contact the service provider.WarningWarningFailure on the part of the responsible individual hospital or institution employing the use of this equipment to implement satisfactory maintenance as needed may cause undue equipment failure and possible health hazards.Testing Alarms Visual and auditory alarms appear at the Information Center. One method of verifying visual and auditory alarms at the Information Center is to connect the transceiver to an ECG or ECG/SpO2 simulator. By varying the ECG rate and SpO2 value, alarms can be generated and confirmed for proper operation.Label Assignment for Replacement TransceiverDuring installation, an electronic equipment label is assigned to each transceiver in a clinical unit so that the device can be identified during operation within the wireless system. If a transceiver is lost, the Assign Label function at the Information Center enables you to unassign the label from a lost transceiver, and re-assign its label to a replacement transceiver. Labels are limited to those available in an individual clinical unit. The Label Assignment function requires a password for access, and its controls are available in English only.
Maintenance Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-3Re-assigningan EquipmentLabelThe following instructions enable you to reassign an equipment label from a lost device to a replacement transceiver. Note—If the leadset is attached during this procedure, the label assignment will fail. Step Action1 At the Information Center, clear the sector that the original Equipment Label was assigned to. (Patient Window -> Sector Setup -> Clear Sector -> OK).Note— Ensure that no patient is being monitored by the original (lost) device before clearing the sector.2 Select All Controls, then Label Assignment.3 Enter password. Note—The remaining screens will be in English only.4Insert batteries into the replacement device, and remove the leadset, if present. All transceiver indicators should flash, and you should hear a double tone repeated every 3 seconds, indicating that the transceiver has no Equipment Label.5 Select Refresh.6 Select the MAC address of the replacement device from the “New Devices” list. If the MAC address does not appear, remove the batteries and reinsert them. Select Refresh again.Note—The transceiver MAC address is located inside the battery compartment.7 Select the Equipment Label that was assigned to the unit’s previousdevice from “Equipment Labels” list.
Cleaning and Sterilization11-4 Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting Cleaning and SterilizationThe procedures in this section keep the transceiver clean and provide protection against infectious agents and bloodborne pathogens. Both the outside of the transceiver and the inside of the battery compartment must be kept free of dirt, dust, and debris. The procedures in this section cover the following activities:•Cleaning: removing surface contaminants from the device.•EO Sterilization: using EO gas treatment to decontaminate cleaned equipment.Important—After exposure, the transceiver must be cleaned or cleaned and EO sterilized as per the instructions contained herein.8 Select Assign Label to initiate programming of the Equipment Label into the replacement telemetry device - AND -within 10 seconds, press the Check button on the telemetry device.Note—If 10 seconds pass without a button push, then repeat starting with step 5.When the label assignment is complete, the assignment will be verified in the “Status” field.9 Go back into Sector Setup, and select the Bed Label and Equipment Label, followed by OK. The transceiver goes through the normal startup sequence and starts monitoring. Verify the signal in the appropriate Patient Sector.Step Action
Cleaning and Sterilization Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-5Cleaning the TransceiverCautionUse of abrasive cleaning materials, or disinfectants or cleaning agents not listed herein, on any part or component of the IntelliVue TRx or TRx+ transceiver may damage the components. See the list of unsupported cleaners in the table below. CautionWhen cleaning the Monitor/Service port, do not use any stiff, rigid instruments, tools, or other devices to clean debris in the port, as such actions will damage the connector pins. A forceful water stream may be used after soaking for 5 minutes to flush the port if necessary.ApprovedCleanersCleaner Active IngredientIsopropyl Alcohol based Isopropyl Alcohol (>70%)Ethyl Alcohol based Ethyl Alcohol (>70%)Antibacterial Soap and Water* VariousHydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)Chlorine Bleach Sodium Hyprochlorite (1:10 concentration, mixed < 24 hours)
Cleaning and Sterilization11-6 Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting *To prevent damage, avoid the use of antibacterial soap and water and Cidex inside the battery compartment. Note—The cleaners listed above are also suitable for the optional Short- Range Radio Adapter (SRRA). Remove the rubber cover/strap by dipping that end of the adapter in isopropyl alcohol and pushing up from the base of the cover. Do not pull on the strap.UnsupportedCleanersCidex* Gluteraldehyde (2.4%)WipesPlus Disinfecting WipesPhenylphenol (0.28%), Benzyl-p-chlorophenol (0.03%)TechSpray General Purpose CleanerIsopropyl AlcoholCleaner Active IngredientActive Ingredient ExampleQuaternary Ammonium based Virex Tb, SaniCloth HB, Purell Sanitizing Wipes, Clorox Disinfecting WipesPhenol based (>1%) 3M Phenolic Disinfectant CleanerEther based Kleenaseptic
Cleaning and Sterilization Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-7CautionThe use of unsupported cleaners will result in the degradation and eventual cracking of the transceiver’s plastic casing.Perform the following steps to clean the transceiver of visible surface contamination.EO Sterilization The transceiver can be subjected to EO sterilization four times per year for 2 years.Equipment must first be cleaned (see “Cleaning the Transceiver” on page 11-5) before this procedure is performed.Note—If there is concern over cross-contamination due to leadsets or sensors, new leadsets or sensors should be used.CautionThe Short Range Radio Adapter cannot be sterilized. Remove the adapter before sterilizing the transceiver.Step Action1 Remove the batteries and any cables or accessories.2 Wipe the transceiver clean by using a cloth dampened modestly with one of the approved cleaning agents listed in the table above.3 If any visible residue remains in the Monitor/Service port, flush the port with a forceful stream of water.4 Rinse or wipe the transceiver with distilled water.5 Allow to air-dry, or dry with a non-lint producing cloth.
Cleaning and Sterilization11-8 Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting Equipment andMaterialsWarningWarningEO is highly explosive, toxic, and a potential occupational carcinogenic and reproductive hazard. Handle it with extreme care, following U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for EO (29 CFR 1910.1047)*. Personnel exposure and/or room air must be monitored per OSHA standards.Vent sterilizer gas outdoors or to a suitable, evacuated container for reprocessing, depending upon state, provincial, or country environmental regulations. Do not vent sterilant indoors.Vent aerator exhaust only to the outdoors.* See “References” on page 11-11.Use the following equipment and material to process the transceiver:1. Ethylene Oxide gas (Allied Signal Oxyfume-2002™ or equivalent).2. Gas sterilizer manufactured by American Sterilizer Company or other appropriate manufacturer.EOSterilization The following generic procedure can be used to supplement the sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions, although the processing times, temperatures, and EO concentrations must be equivalent to those given in this procedure in order to achieve a sterility level of 10E-6. Step Action1Remove any obvious contamination from the equipment to be processed using approved cleaners.2Individually package each transceiver in standard central supply room (CSR) wrapping material secured with EO color-change indi-cator tape.
Cleaning and Sterilization Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-93Apply -26 inHg +/- 1 (-12.77 psig +/- .49) vacuum to the empty sterilizer chamber two times, to remove any residual EO or mois-ture. Vent the vacuum pump to the outdoors to avoid toxic hazards to personnel.4Insert the equipment to be processed into the gas sterilizer.5Heat the chamber and its contents to 54.4 +/- 2.8oC (130 +/- 5oF).6Apply -26 inHg +/- 1 (-12.77 psig +/- .49) vacuum to the sterilizer chamber.7Humidify the chamber at 50% +/- 10% relative humidity for 20 to 30 minutes.8Taking a minimum of five minutes, slowly introduce EO sterilant until the sterilizer unit pressure gauge reaches 11 +/- 1 psig.Note—At this pressure, the concentration of sterilant in the chamber will be 600 +/- 50 mg/liter, regardless of the chamber size.9Process the equipment to be processed as follows:Pressure: 11 +/- 1 psig (established in the preceding step).Time: 2-3 hoursTemperature: 54.4 +/- 2.8oC (130 +/- 5oF)Step Action
Cleaning and Sterilization11-10 Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 10 Extract the gas mixture from the sterilizer as follows:WarningWarningComply with OSHA standards*. Do not vent sterilizer gas to the room, but vent only outdoors or to a suitable, evacuated container, depending upon state, provincial, or country environ-mental regulations. (If the mixture is captured, it can be sepa-rated commercially and the component gases re-used.)* See “References” on page 11-11.a. Pump the gas mixture out of the chamber until you ob-tain a vacuum of -26 inHg +/- 1 (-12.77 psig +/-.49), re-turning the mixture to a suitable evacuated container.b. Return the sterilizer chamber to ambient pressure by in-troducing air that has been bacterially filtered.11 Air-wash the chamber and material as follows:a. Apply -26 inHg +/- 1 (-12.77 psig +/- .49) vacuum to the chamber and processed material again, to remove residu-al EO. The vacuum pump must be vented to the out-doors.b. Return the sterilized chamber to ambient pressure by in-troducing air that has been bacterially filtered.12 Continue with the “Aeration Procedure” (following).Step Action
Cleaning and Sterilization Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-11AerationProcedureWarningWarningTo avoid chemical burns and toxic effects, the equipment must be aerated after sterilization, as described. The aerator must have bacterial filters and outdoor venting.*See “References” on page 11-11. Aerate the processed equipment by performing the following steps:1 These values will produce EO and Ethylene Chlorohydrin residual levels in the transceiver and patient cable plastic that meet ISO 10993-7 in conjunction with AAMI Technical Information Report 19, that the FDA currently endorses. References OSHA: Standard for acceptable levels of personnel exposure to Ethylene Oxide Gas: 1 ppm on an eight-hour time-weighted average basis.Reference: U.S.A. Federal Regulations 49 FR 25734/29 CFR Part 1910.1047, June 22, 1984; final approval 50 FR 9800/2- CFR Part 1910.1047, March 12, 1985.Step Action1To dissipate residual EO, aerate the processed equipment with air that has been bacterially filtered, using a mechanical aerator or combination sterilizer/aerator as follows:1Time: 8-9 hoursTemperature: 54.4 +/- 2.8oC (130 +/- 5oF)Ventilation Frequency: At least 30 air exchanges per hour.2 Continue with the “Test Procedure” (following).
Cleaning and Sterilization11-12 Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting Test ProcedureCautionYou must perform this test each time you put a transceiver through the EO sterilization process.This test allows you to verify that patient information for both ECG and SpO2 (if you are monitoring pulse oximetry) appear at the Information Center and at the bedside. You can use this procedure with a Patient Simulator.Note—This test assumes that the telemetry system and Information Center are fully installed, and that you have performed the procedure to learn the transceiver identity code. Test the transceiver by performing the following steps. If the test indications do not appear, refer to your service provider.Step Action1Perform a mechanical inspection of the transceiver (connectors, battery door opening and closing, Telemetry and Check buttons). 2At the Information Center, select the telemetry bedside you are testing.
Cleaning and Sterilization Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-133Test the transceiver:a. Put fresh batteries in the transceiver (without a leadset attached) and close the battery doorResult: All six lead lights should flash, and one light should remain on.b. Attach a leadset to the ECG port, and attach an SpO2 sensor to the SpO2 port. If an ECG simulator is avail-able, attach the ECG leads to the simulator and the SpO2 sensor to yourself. At TeleMon, set the SpO2 sample rate to Continuous.Result: An ECG trace and SpO2 information should be visible on the Information Center display. All transceiv-er lights should be off.c. Disconnect the Right Arm lead for standard ECG or the “I” electrode for EASI. Result: The RA LED or the “I” lead LED should turn on, and a Leads Off INOP should appear on the display at the Information Center.d. Reconnect the electrode.4a. Connect the transceiver to TeleMon and observe the ECG waveform and SpO2 numerics on the TeleMon dis-play. Result: The ECG waveform and SpO2 numerics should be displayed on the TeleMon screen.Step Action
Troubleshooting11-14 Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBasic TroubleshootingImportant—If changes are made to the Group Settings (how telemetry devices, such as Access Points and Controllers, are grouped in order to provide coverage for patients throughout the hospital), there will be a break in monitoring of all transceivers within the Group(s) being modified. Monitoring will resume when the new Group Settings are in place. Clinical settings will be unaffected by the reconfiguration.For problems with... see... • ECG measurement “Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance” on page 6-29.“Using EASI Leads to Troubleshoot” on page 6-28.“Technical Alarms (INOPs)” on page 5-10.•SpO2 measurement “Optimizing SpO2 Measurement Performance” on page 8-22.“Technical Alarms (INOPs)” on page 5-10.• Batteries “Battery Information” on page 4-13.“Self Test” on page 4-11.• Nurse call Nurse Call may have been turned off for the patient. See “Telemetry Button” on page 9-6 for directions on how to turn it on.• Electromagnetic Interference “Reducing Electromagnetic Interference” on page 12-7.• Short Range Radio Performance “Short-Range Radio Monitoring Considerations” on page 10-22
Troubleshooting Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting 11-15Information Signals If there is a connection failure within the IntelliVue Clinical Network, an information signal will be generated. This information signal will be displayed in the system message area on the Information Center where the affected wireless patient monitoring device(s) (transceiver, access point, access point controller, sync unit, or router) is assigned, as well as on all other Information Centers connected to a common Database Server. The condition causing the failure will be described in the Wireless Status Log, which is available in Service Mode.Information SignalsInformation Signal Description What to DoWireless monitoring loss - Contact ServiceNote—This information signal appears on ALL Information Centers connected to a common Database Server.Problem with wireless network infrastructure device(s).Contact Service. Note—Details about the communication disruption are available in the Wireless Status Log.Router failureCall ServiceNote—This information signal appears on ALL Information Centers connected to a common Database Server.A router used in the wireless network has failed.Contact Service.
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Safety Standards & Specifications 12-1Introduction12Safety Standards & SpecificationsThis chapter describes the regulatory standards that the product complies with, along with product and measurement specifications. It includes the following sections:• Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2• Electromagnetic Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5• Battery Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8• Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9• Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13• Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15• Measurement Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
Regulatory Information12-2 Safety Standards & Specifications Regulatory InformationIntended Use The device is intended to provide ambulatory and bedside monitoring of ECG and SpO2 parameters of adult and pediatric patients in professional healthcare facilities. It is intended to be used by trained healthcare personnel. It is not intended for home use.Indications for Use Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients. Intended for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adult and pediatric patients in transport and hospital environments.Rx Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Patient Population This device is not for use with infant or neonatal patients.Use of the transceiver is restricted to one patient at a time.The components/accessories which come into contact with the patient’s skin are in compliance with the relevant requirements of EN ISO 10993-1 for Biocompatibility. The transceiver is not designed for direct contact with the patient’s skin. The accompanying pouch is the appropriate means for holding the transceiver.Authorized EU Representative Philips Medizin Systeme DeutschlandHewlett-Packard-Strasse 2D 71034, BoeblingenGermany
Regulatory Information Safety Standards & Specifications 12-3Safety Standards The device complies with the following safety requirements for medical electrical equipment:• IEC 601-1:1988 + A1:1991 + A2:1995 General Requirements for Safety (with worldwide deviations, including U.S. deviations)• IEC 60601-1-1:2000 System Safety• IEC 60601-1-2:2001 Electromagnetic Compliance• IEC 60601-1-4:1996 Safety for Programmable Electrical Medical Systems• ISO 10993-1:2003 Biocompatibility (for lead wires and pouch)• ISO 9919:2005 Pulse Oximeters• EN 865:1997 Particular Requirements for Pulse Oximeters• AAMI EC 13:2002 Performance Standard, Cardiac MonitorsEssential PerformanceThe IntelliVue Telemetry System provides Essential Performance (EP) under normal operating conditions (includes EMC exposure) only as a complete Medical Electrical System, consisting of the TRx4841A or TRx4851A Transceivers, the IntelliVue Telemetry Network Infrastructure, the M3150 Information Center, the M2636C TeleMon Companion Monitor (optional), and the M8105A/T MP5/5T, M8102A MP2, and M3002A X2 IntelliVue Patient Monitors (optional). The IntelliVue Telemetry System achieves its Essential Performance exclusively through alarm generation at the M3150 Information Center.The IntelliVue Telemetry System protects the patient from unacceptable immediate clinical risk by generating specific Physiological Alarms when appropriate. If the System cannot generate Physiological Alarms, then relevant Severe or Hard Technical Alarms (Inoperative Conditions) are created.
Regulatory Information12-4 Safety Standards & Specifications System ClassificationThe TRx4841A and TRx4851A Transceivers are FDA Class II devices. They have the following characteristics.FCC Compliance (M4840A/USA only)Operation of this equipment requires the prior coordination with a frequency coordinator designated by the FCC for the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service.The transceiver and the IntelliVue Telemetry System are subject to radio frequency interference. In the event of suspected radio frequency interference with your device, contact your service provider. This device complies with Parts 15 and 95H of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Philips Medical Systems may cause Characteristic DefinitionInternally Powered Equipment The TRx4841Aand TRx4851A transceivers are internally powered devices.Continuous Operation All equipment is Ordinary Equipment, IPX0, and provides continuous operationType CF Defibrillation Proof The TRx4841A and TRx4851A transceivers are Type CF Defibrillation Proof relative to ECG and SpO2 patient applied parts.Water Resistance Transceiver:IPX3, using leadsets with detachable shield.When placed inside a Philips-specified carrying pouch with the velcro closures secured, the combination of the transceiver and pouch will withstand showering for up to 10 minutes.Short-Range Radio Adapter:IPX3
Electromagnetic Compatibility Safety Standards & Specifications 12-5harmful radio frequency interference, and void your authority to operate this equipment.Industrie Canada Compliance (Canada)This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.AC Power Source The system is not intended for connection to the public mains as defined in CISPR11.Software Hazard PreventionPotential hazards arising from errors in the software program have been identified. Mitigations applied to reduce the associated risk of such hazards are included as part of the Risk Management, Clinical Evaluation, and Verification and Validation phases of the product’s development.Electromagnetic CompatibilityMedical electrical equipment can either generate or receive electromagnetic interference. This product has been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) with the appropriate accessories according to IEC 60601-1-2:2001, the international standard for EMC for medical electrical equipment. This IEC standard has been adopted in the European Union as the European Norm, EN 60601-1-2:2001. Radio frequency (RF) interference from nearby transmitting devices can degrade performance of the product. Electromagnetic compatibility with surrounding devices should be assessed prior to using the product.Fixed, portable, and mobile radio frequency communications equipment can also affect the performance of medical equipment. See your service provider for assistance with the minimum recommended separation distance between RF communications equipment and the product.
Electromagnetic Compatibility12-6 Safety Standards & Specifications The cables, sensors/transducers, and other accessories for which compliance is claimed are listed in the Service and User documentation accompanying the product.WarningWarningThe use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified in the product service and user documentation can result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased immunity of the product.WarningWarningShort-range radio connections are subject to interruption due to interference from other radio sources in the vicinity, including microwaves, bluetooth devices, and DECT phones. Outside the frequency band and 5% above and below, i.e. the exclusion band according to IEC 60601-1-2, the short-range radio connection is immune up to 3V/m in the frequency range from 80MHz to 2.0 GHz and up to 1V/m in the frequency range from 2.0 to 2.3 GHz. Depending on the strength and duration of the interference, the interruption may occur for an extended period. Any interruption of the signal due to interference, moving out of range, or for other reasons is indicated with a Tele Disconnected INOP message.WarningWarningThe product should not be used next to or stacked with other equipment. If you must stack the product, you must check that normal operation is possible in the necessary configuration before the product is used on patients.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Safety Standards & Specifications 12-7Reducing Electromagnetic InterferenceThe transceiver and associated accessories can be susceptible to interference from other RF energy sources and continuous, repetitive, power line bursts. Examples of other sources of RF interference are other medical electrical devices, cellular products, information technology equipment, and radio/television transmission. If interference is encountered, as demonstrated by artifact on the ECG or dramatic variations in physiological parameter measurement values, attempt to locate the source. Assess the following:• Is the interference due to misplaced or poorly applied electrodes or sensors? If so, re-apply electrodes and sensors correctly according to directions in Chapter 6. ECG Monitoring. • Is the interference intermittent or constant?• Does the interference occur only in certain locations?• Does the interference occur only when in close proximity to certain medical electrical equipment?Once the source is located, attempt to attenuate the interference by distancing the transceiver from the source as much as possible. If assistance is needed, contact your local service representative.Restrictions for Use Artifact on ECG and other physiological waveforms caused by electromagnetic interference should be evaluated by a physician or physician authorized personnel to determine if it will negatively impact patient diagnosis or treatment.
Battery Specifications12-8 Safety Standards & Specifications Battery SpecificationsBattery TypeBattery Life Note—The battery life specifications listed below are based on Duracell MN 1500 batteries. Battery life for other brands may differ.Equipment SpecificationBattery Type 2 fresh AA disposable alkaline batteriesOperating Mode Battery LifeECG Only 50 hours ECG/SpO2 Continuous 18 hoursECG/SpO2 Spot Check between 18 hours and 50 hours, depending on usage rateECG Only w/ SRRA 38 hours ECG/SpO2 Continuous w/ SRRA 14 hoursECG/SpO2 Spot Check w/ SRRA between 14 and 38 hours, depending on usage rate
Radio Specifications Safety Standards & Specifications 12-9TransceiverCurrent Radio SpecificationsTRx4841A Operating Mode Nominal CurrentECG Only 51.3 mA @ 2.4V (TRx4841A)42.0 mA @ 2.6V (TRx4851A)ECG/SpO2 Continuous 116 mA @ 2.4V (TRx4841A)100 mA @ 2.6V (TRx4851A)Parameter SpecificationFrequency Ranges Bands: 1395-1400 MHz and 1427-1432 MHzChannel Spacing: 1.6 MHzRF Output Power 8 dBm +2/-3 dB (3.2 mW to 10 mW), into antenna load @ nominal battery voltageTransceiver Frequency Accuracy during normal operation+/- 15 KHz relative to channel frequency, includes temperature compensation and aging effectsModulation Type FSK with Root Raised Cosine filtering (1M60Q7D)
Radio Specifications12-10 Safety Standards & Specifications TRx4851AOut of Band Spurious Emission Levels:• <= 1394 MHz, >= 1401 MHz• <= 1428 MHz, >= 1433 MHz<-41 dBm in 1 MHz bandwidth for FCC limitOccupied bandwidth as defined by power in 99% BW< +/- 800 KHzParameter SpecificationParameter SpecificationFrequency Range ISM Band: 2400 - 2483.5 MHzChannel Spacing: 1.728 MHzRF Output Power FCC: 17 dBm +/- 1 dB (40 mW to 63 mW, nominal 50 mW), into antenna load @ nominal battery voltageETSI: 12 dBm +/- 1 dB (13 mW to 20 mW, nominal 16 mW), into antenna load @ nominal battery voltageARIB: 13.5 dBm +/- 1 dB (18 mW to 28 mW, nominal 22 mW), into antenna load @ nominal battery voltageTransceiver Frequency Accuracy during normal operation<+ 60 /- 100 KHz relative to channel frequency, includes temperature compensation and aging effects
Radio Specifications Safety Standards & Specifications 12-11Modulation Type GFSK, Gaussian Frequency Shift keying (1M40Q7D)Modulation Bandwidth Typically 1.4 MHz (20 dB Bandwidth)Out of Band Spurious Emission Levels Meets ETSI, RS210, FCC, ARIB standardsParameter Specification
Radio Specifications12-12 Safety Standards & Specifications SRRAParameter SpecificationFrequency Ranges ISM Band: 2400-2483.5MHz Radio Channel assignment 16 Radio Channel assigned, Fc= 2405 +5*(k-11)MHz, k=11,12,…,26Frequency Control Configured via the bedside monitor.RF Output Power -1.5 to -4.5 dBm +0/-3dB (0.7 mW to 0.3 mW), into Antenna load. Transceiver Frequency Accuracy during normal operation <+/-40ppm, includes temperature compensation & aging effectsModulation Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), O-QPSK with half sine pulse shaping modulation (1M40Q7D) Modulation Bandwidth >500KHz, typically +/-950KHz (6dB Bandwidth),typically +/-1.4MHz (20dB Bandwidth)
Physical Specifications Safety Standards & Specifications 12-13Physical SpecificationsECG-only TransceiverECG/SpO2 Transceiver Parameter SpecificationHeight 140 mm (5.6 in)Width 75 mm (3 in)Depth 28.5 mm (1.14 in)Weight• without batteries or leadset• with batteries only• with batteries and 3-wire leadset• <165 g (5.8 oz)• <210 g (7.4 oz)• <284 g (10 oz)Volume 215 cm3Parameter SpecificationHeight 140 mm (5.6 in)Width 88 mm (3.52 in)Depth 37 mm (1.48 in)
Physical Specifications12-14 Safety Standards & Specifications SRRA Weight• without batteries or leadset• with batteries only• with batteries and 5-wire leadset• <205 g (7.2 oz)• <255 g (9.0 oz)• <324 g (11.5 oz)Volume 300 cm3Parameter SpecificationParameter SpecificationHeight 88 mm (3.5 in)Width 25 mm (1 in)Depth 13 mm (.5 in)Weight 25g (1 oz)
Environmental Specifications Safety Standards & Specifications 12-15Environmental SpecificationsParameter SpecificationTemperature• Operating•Storage • 0 t 37 oC (32 to 99o F)•-40o C to 60o C (-40 to 140o F) without batteriesHumidity• Operating•Storage •< 95% RH at 37o C (99o F) non-condensing•< 90% RH at 60o C (140o F) without batteriesAltitude• Operating & Non-operating 0 to 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Measurement Specifications12-16 Safety Standards & Specifications Measurement SpecificationsECGParameter SpecificationECG channel transmitted Leads• 3 electrodes• 5 electrodes• 5 electrodes, EASI• 6 electrodes• Channel #1 = I, II, or III• Channel #1 = IIChannel #2 = IIIChannel #3 = MCL• Channel #1 = Va-iChannel #2 = Va-sChannel #3 = Ve-s• Channel #1= IIChannel #2 = IIIChannel #3 = VaChannel #4 = VbResolution 5 μVECG Input Differential, defibrillator protected against 360 joules discharge into a 100 ohm loadInput Impedance > 5 megohms (@ 10 HzInput Dynamic Range +/- 9 mVDC Offset Range +/- 320 mVCMRR > 90 dB @ 50, 60 HzBandwidth +/- 3 dB 0.05 to 40 Hz
Measurement Specifications Safety Standards & Specifications 12-17Gain Accuracy +/- 5% at 25 oC (77 oF)Noise Referred to ECG Input (Peak-to-Peak) AAMI: 30 μV (as per AAMI EC 13)Lead Wires 3, 5 or 6-wire leadset compatible with IntelliVue Patient Monitor, AAMI/IEC color codesTime to baseline from Defibrillator AAMI: 5 s max (until ECG wave is on display but not yet centered, monitoring bandwidth)Pacer Rejection Performance (Pace pulses with no tails). Positive pacers1Amplitude Width+2 to +700 mV 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 ms+2 to +500 mV 1.5 ms+2 to +400 mV 2 msNegative pacers1Amplitude Width-2 to -700 mV 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 ms-2 to -500 mV 1.5 ms-2 to -400 mV 2 ms1 Philips does not claim, verify, or validate support for all available pacemakers.EMC Performance Limits, radiated immunityMeets Essential Performance, but may observe some waveform disturbance over 181 to 202 MHz @ >1.8 V/m and 203 to 213 MHz @ > 1.0 V/mParameter Specification
Measurement Specifications12-18 Safety Standards & Specifications SpO2 Parameter SpecificationSpO2 Measurement Range (Calibration and Display)0 to 100%SpO2 Accuracy See table following.SpO2 Resolution 1%SpO2 Numerics - Averaging 10 secondsNote—The update rate for the SpO2 pulse oximetry value and pulse rate is typically 1 second. This can be extended to a max. 60 s when NIBP is measured on the same limb, with a corresponding INOP message after a max. of 30 s, indicating that the displayed values are not current values. The effect of SpO2 pulse oximetry on data averaging is internally controllable by the transmitter, with no user controls.SpO2 & Pulse Numerics - Update Rate Transmitted once per second.Pleth Wave- Sampling Rate 125 spsTechnical Alarms (INOPs) Triggered if the sensor is disconnected, if a pulse is not detected, if the signal is noisy, if light interference is detected, if the sensor is defective, if the measurement is erratic, or if the module is malfunctioning
Measurement Specifications Safety Standards & Specifications 12-19Wavelength Range 500 to 1000 nmNote—Information about wavelength range can be especially useful to clinicians (e.g., clinicians performing photodynamic therapy).Pulse Rate Measurement (available only with Continuous SpO2)Range: 30 to 300 bpmAccuracy: +/- 2%Resolution: 1 bpmDisplay of SpO2 numerics SpO2 values are displayed as xxx % SpO2T to meet ISO/EN standard EN 865.Maximum Optical Output Power < 15 mWParameter Specification
Measurement Specifications12-20 Safety Standards & Specifications SpO2 Sensor Accuracy.Type Description Model NumberAccuracy% Arms (70-100% Range)Philips Reusable SensorsAdult Finger M1191A 2.0Adult Finger M1191AL 2.0Adult Finger M1191ANL 2.0Adult Finger* M1191T 3.0Adult Finger M1196A 3.0Adult Finger M1196T 3.0Pediatric Finger M1192A 2.0Pediatric Finger* M1192T 3.0Pediatric Finger M1192AN 2.0Adult/Pediatric Ear M1194A 3.0Adult/Pediatric Ear M1194AN 3.0* Requires M1943A or M1943AL adapter cable.
Measurement Specifications Safety Standards & Specifications 12-21Type Description Model NumberAccuracy% Arms (70-100% Range)Philips Disposable SensorsAdult Finger M1901B 2.0Adult Finger M1902B 2.0Pediatric Finger M1903B 2.0Adult Finger M1904B 2.0Adult/Pediatric Finger M1131A 3.0
Measurement Specifications12-22 Safety Standards & Specifications Nellcor Disposable Sensors (not available from Philips)OxiCliq A, Adult N/A 3.0OxiCliq N, Adult >40 kg (88 lb) N/A 3.0OxiCliq P, Pediatric N/A 3.0OxiMax MAX-A, Adult >30 kg (66 lb) N/A 3.0OxiMax MAX-AL, Adult >30 kg (>66 lb) N/A 3.0OxiMax MAX-N, Adult >40 kg (>88 lb) N/A 3.0OxiMax MAX-P, Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)N/A 3.0Oxisensor II D-20, Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)N/A 3.0Oxisensor II D-25, Adult >30 kg (>66 lb) N/A 3.0Oxisensor II N-25, Adult >40 kg (>88 lb) N/A 3.0Type Description Model NumberAccuracy% Arms (70-100% Range)
Accessories A-1IntroductionAAccessoriesThis appendix lists the accessories for use with the Transceiver. Accessories are subject to change. Some accessories are not supplied by Philips.To order accessories, visit the Philips Medical Supplies website located at the following web address: http://shop.medical.philips.com, or contact your local Philips representative.Accessory SafetyWarningWarningUse only Philips-approved accessories. Use of product accessories (ECG leadsets, SpO2 sensors, etc.) other than those specified in this manual may:- lead to patient injury- result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased immunity of the productWarningWarningReuse: Never reuse disposable sensors, accessories and so forth that are intended for single use, or single patient use only.Packaging: Do not use a sterilized accessory if the packaging is damaged.
Transceiver AccessoriesA-2 Accessories Transceiver AccessoriesPouchesProtective CoversMonitor Interface CableOrder Number Description989803137821 Telemetry Pouch, box of 5989803137831 Telemetry Pouch, box of 50989803140371 Telemetry Pouch, case of 200Order Number Description 989803140431 Protective Cover for Monitor/Service port (ECG-only Transceiver), package of 10989803140451 Protective Cover for Monitor/Service port (ECG/SpO2Transceiver), package of 10989803140441 Protective Cover for SpO2 port (ECG/SpO2 Transceiver), package of 10Order Number Description989803143481 Transceiver tether cable989803143491 Telemon tether cable989803146911 MP5/MP5T Patient Monitor tether cable
ECG Accessories Accessories A-3A Sales and SupportShort- Range Radio AdapterECG AccessoriesElectrodesSkin Prep PaperOrder Number Description989803158241 Short-Range Radio Adapter989803160381 Short Range Radio Adapter Strap (1 package of 10)Order Number DescriptionM2202A Radio Translucent Foam Electrodes, 60 packages of 5 (300 per box)40489E Paper Tape Electrodes, 10 packages of 30 (300 per box)40493D Foam Electrodes, 60 packages of 5 (300 per box)40493E Foam Electrodes, 10 packages of 30 (300 per box)Order Number Description989803134771 Skin Preparation Sheets, 10 preps/sheet, package of 10 sheets
ECG AccessoriesA-4 Accessories LeadsetsOrder Number Description989803151991 AAMI 3-wire Leadset, Snap, 79 cm (30 ”)989803151971 AAMI 3-wire Leadset, Grabber ,79 cm (30 ”)989803152071 AAMI 5-wire Color Leadset, Snap, 79 cm (30 ”)989803152051 AAMI 5-wire Color Leadset, Grabber, 79 cm (30 ”)989803152151 AAMI 6-wire Color Leadset, Snap, 79 cm (30 ”)989803152131 AAMI 6-wire Color Leadset, Grabber, 79 cm (30 ”)989803152001 IEC 3-wire Leadset, Snap, 79 cm (30”)989803151981 IEC 3-wire Leadset, Grabber, 79 cm (30”)989803152081 IEC 5-wire Color Leadset, Snap, 79 cm (30”)989803152061 IEC 5-wire Color Leadset, Grabber, 79 cm (30”)989803152161 IEC 6-wire Color Leadset, Snap, 79 cm989803152141 IEC 6-wire Color Leadset, Grabber, 79 cm
ECG Accessories Accessories A-5A Sales and SupportAlignment GuidesDetachable ShieldsOrder Number Description989803140401 Single ECG Alignment Guide, package of 10989803140411 Single ECG Alignment Guide, tethered, package of 10989803140421 Double ECG Alignment Guide, package of 10Order Number Description989803153031 3-wire Leadset Detachable Shield, package of 10989803153041 5-wire Leadset Detachable Shield, package of 10989803153051 6-wire Leadset Detachable Shield, package of 10
SpO2 AccessoriesA-6 Accessories SpO2 AccessoriesReusable SensorsOrder Number DescriptionM1191A Philips Adult Finger Sensor, 2m (6.6 feet)M1191AL Philips Adult Finger Sensor, 3m (9.8 feet)M1191B Philips Adult Finger Sensor, 2 m (6.6 feet)M1191BL Philips Adult Finger Sensor, 3 m (9.8 feet)M1191T Philips Adult Finger Sensor, 0.45 m (1.5 feet)M1192A Philips Pediatric Finger Sensor, 1.5 m (4.9 feet)M1192T Philips Pediatric Finger Sensor, 0.45 m (1.5 feet)M1194A Philips Adult & Pediatric Ear Sensor, 1.5 m (4.9 feet)M1196A Philips Adult Finger Clip Sensor (8-pin), 3 m (9.8 feet)M1196T Philips Adult Finger Clip Sensor (9-pin), 0.90 m (2.9 feet)N/A from Phillips Nellcor Dura-Y D-YS Adult and PediatricN/A from Phillips Nellcor DS-100A Adult and PediatricN/A from Phillips Nellcor Oxiband OXI-A/N Adult and PediatricN/A from Phillips Nellcor Oxiband OXI-P/I Adult and PediatricN/A from Phillips Nellcor D-YSE AdultN/A from Phillips Nellcor D-YSPD Pediatric989803148281 Masimo LNCS DC-I Adult989803148291 Masimo LNCS DC-IP Pediatric989803148301 Masimo LNCS TC-I Ear Clip
SpO2 Accessories Accessories A-7A Sales and SupportDisposable Sensors - Single UseNote—OxiCliq, OxiMax and Oxisensor II sensors are not available from Philips in the USA or Canada. In those countries, contact Nellcor Incorporated directly.Order Number DescriptionM1901B *Philips Adult >40 kg (>88 lb)M1902B *Philips Pediatric 3-20 kg (7-44 lb)M1903B *Philips Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)M1904B *Philips Adult >30 kg (>66 lb)M1131A *Philips Adult/Pediatric >20 kg (>44 lb)N/A from Philips *Nellcor Adhesive OxiCliq A, AdultN/A from Philips *Nellcor Adhesive OxiCliq N, Adult >40kg (>88 lb)N/A from Philips *Nellcor Adhesive OxiCliq P, PediatricN/A from Phillips *Nellcor Adhesive OxiCliq I, Infant 3-20 kgN/A from Philips *Nellcor OxiMax MAX-A, Adult >30 kg (>66 lb)(M1904B equivalent)N/A from Philips *Nellcor OxiMax MAX-AL, Adult >30 kg (>66 lb)N/A from Philips *Nellcor OxiMax MAX-N, Adult >40 kg (>88 kg)(M1901B equivalent)N/A from Philips *Nellcor OxiMax MAX-P, Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)(M1903B equivalent)N/A from Philips *Nellcor OxiMax MAX-I, Infant 3-20 kg(M1902B equivalent)N/A from Philips *Nellcor Oxisensor II D-20, Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)N/A from Philips *Nellcor Oxisensor II D-25, Adult >30 kg (>66 lb)N/A from Philips *Nellcor Oxisensor II N-25, Adult >40 kg (>88 lb)989803140261 **Masimo LNOP Pdt Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)N/A from Philips **Masimo LNOP Pdtx Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)
SpO2 AccessoriesA-8 Accessories 989803148231 ***Masimo LNCS Adtx Adult >30 kg (>66 lb)989803148241 ***Masimo LNCS Pdtx Pediatric 10-50 kg (22-110 lb)N/A from Philips ***Masimo LNCS Neo-3 Adult >40 kg (>88 lb)* Uses Philips M1943A or Nellcor OC-3 Adapter Cable**Uses Philips M1020-61100 Adapter Cable***Uses Philips 989803148221 Adapter CableOrder Number Description
SpO2 Accessories Accessories A-9A Sales and SupportAdapter Cables Note—Adapter cables are not available from Philips in Canada or Japan. In those countries, contact Nellcor Incorporated directly.WristbandOrder Number DescriptionM1943A Adapter cable for Nellcor SpO2 sensor, 2 m (6.6 ft)M1943AL Adapter cable for Nellcor SpO2 sensor, 3 m (9.8 ft)Order Number DescriptionM1627A Wristband, package of 10
SpO2 AccessoriesA-10 Accessories
Sales and Support Offices B-1IntroductionBSales and Support OfficesPlease call your local Philips Medical Systems sales office listed in your telephone directory or a Philips Medical Systems regional office listed below for the location of your nearest sales office.On the webwww.medical.philips.comVia emailmedical@philips.comBy fax+31 40 27 64 887By postal servicePhilips Medical SystemsGlobal Information CenterP.O. Box 11685602 BD EindhovenThe NetherlandsAsiaTel: +852 2821 5888Europe, Middle East, AfricaTel: +31 40 27 63005Latin AmericaTel: +55 11 2125 0764North AmericaTel: +1 800 229 6417
B-2 Sales and Support Offices
Index-1IndexAalarmsindicators, 5-2more bed alarms, 10-21physiologic, 5-5SpO2, 8-21technical, 5-11testing indicators, 5-2testing, 11-2turning off, 4-3audible tonesdefinitions, 3-12start-up, 4-3auditory information signalssee audible tones, 3-12Bbatteryinserting, removing, 4-14life, 4-18, 12-8safety, 4-13storing, 4-16type, 4-14buttons 3-3Cconfigurationgroup settings, 11-14label assignment, 11-2Telemetry Setup, 9-6unit settings, 9-9controlsbuttons, 3-3indicators, 3-5labels,back, 3-9labels,front, 3-6on/off, 4-2other marks, 3-9ports, 3-7Ddevice location 9-4dropouts (ECG), 6-30EECGmeasuring, 6-4optimizing performance, 6-29electrodesplacement, 6-10skin prep, 6-11electromagnetic interference, 12-5essential performance, 12-3Ffallback, 6-27find device, 9-3Ggroup settings 11-14group settings, 11-14IInformation Centertransceiver use with, 1-9information signals, 11-15INOPs, see technical alarms, 5-11intended useQT interval, 7-14ST/AR, 7-5transceiver, 12-2interference, 6-29, 12-7Llabel assignment, 11-2lead placement, 6-13leads off, 6-27MMP5/MP5T, 10-1
Index-2 Nnoiseeliminating, 6-32Nurse Call 5-6on/off, 9-6Oon/off, 4-2operation, 4-3ordering informationECG supplies, A-3SpO2 supplies, A-6transceiver supplies, A-2Ppairing at Information Center, 10-4pairing with MP5, 10-4patient window, 9-2pause alarms, 5-2pleth wave display on/off, 9-8, 9-13pouch, 4-7pulse rate display on/off, 9-8, 9-13pulse tone on/off, 3-14, 9-6QQT, 7-14RRF auto shutoff 9-18RF auto shutoff, 9-11RF interference, 6-31Ssafetybattery, 4-13general, 2-2paced, 7-3SpO2 sensor, 8-11SpO2, 8-2ST/AR, 7-2symbols, 3-9transceiver, 4-2self-testalarm indicators, 5-2service log, 11-15Short-Range Radioattaching adapter, 10-7cleaning adapter, 11-6error conditions, 10-23monitoring considerations, 10-22pairing (networked), 10-6pairing (non-networked), 10-18stopping communication, 10-9unassigning, 10-20unpairing, 10-8showertransceiver use in, 4-10, 12-4signal strength, 6-31skin prep, 6-11smart hopping, 1-5soundssee audible tones, 3-12specificationsenvironmental, 12-15measurement, 12-16physical, 12-13SpO2audible tones, 3-13, 8-17, 8-18auto on/off, 8-20Continuous, 8-18measurement, 8-5mode selection, 9-7, 9-12NBP inop suppression, 9-8, 9-13optimizing use, 8-22Spot Check, 8-17turning measurement on/off, 8-19turning SpO2 parameter on/off, 8-20SpO2 sensorsapplying, 8-11selecting, 8-9ST 7-7adjusting measurement points, 7-10
Index-3alarm adjustments, 7-13smart limits, 7-13turning on/off, 7-9ST/ARarrhythmia analysis, 7-5intended use, 7-5ST analysis, 7-7ST/AR QT analysis, 7-14ST/AR QT interval algorithm, 7-14standby mode, 4-4suspend alarms, 5-2symbols, 3-7system messagessee information signals, 11-15TTelemetry Setup, 9-6TeleMonNBP measurement with, 1-9SpO2 measurement modes, 8-19, 9-20transceiver use with, 1-9, 9-19testingalarm indicators, 5-2alarms, 5-2status check, 4-12transceivercontrols, 3-2models, 1-2troubleshooting 6-32, 11-14TRx (ECG-only)see transceiver models, 1-2TRx+ (ECG + SpO2)see transceiver models, 1-2Uunit settings, 9-9Vvolume, 9-6
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