Welch Allyn FN802FH Propaq 802 LTRN User Manual part 4 of 10

Welch Allyn, Inc. Propaq 802 LTRN Users Manual part 4 of 10

Users Manual part 4 of 10

Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 29Assembling the Large Color DisplayRefer to Figure 22, Figure 23 on page 30, or Figure 24 on page 31.Figure 22. Mounting the Interface Box (with Face Plate) on the Large Display Mounting Bracket60-mm screws620-0431-0040-mm screws620-0432-00Long cables between box and cradle:008-0946-00 (USB)008-0948-00 (Power)
30 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorFigure 23. Mounting the Interface Box on the Cradle40-mm screws620-0432-0018-mm screws620-0433-00Short cables between box and cradle:008-0947-00 (USB)008-0949-00 (AC Power)
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 31Figure 24. Mounting the Interface Box and the Cradle on the Large Display Mounting Bracket40-mm screws620-0432-0060-mm screws620-0431-00Short cables between box and cradle:008-0947-00 (USB)008-0949-00 (AC Power)
32 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorAbout NavigationYou navigate the monitor screens using , , and (arrow buttons), (action button), and (display button).Using the Arrow ButtonsUse , , and to do the following:• Highlight an item on the display. (See “Using the Highlights” on page 33.)• Select options from a control menu. • Use and to select options from a pop-up menu. • Use and to change the values of numeric parameters. Using the Action ButtonUse to do the following:• Display the control menu for a blue-highlighted item.• Return from a control menu to the primary display.• Access the Setup menu when Setup is highlighted.• Display tabular and graphical trends when Trends is highlighted.• Display snapshots when Snapshot is highlighted.• Turn on the display or the back light if either has been turned off by a time-out.• Display a pop-up menu.Using the Display ButtonUse to do the following:• Cycle through the configured display formats.• Return from a control menu to the primary display.• Close a pop-up menu.
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 33Using the HighlightsEvery screen contains a single element—the current context—highlighted by a blue field. Some screens also contain elements—parameter values—highlighted by a green field. About Blue HighlightsA blue highlight identifies the current context. For example, Figure 25 illustrates a highlighted row in a trends display and a highlighted setting in the Waveform Size menu. Figure 25. Examples of Highlighted ElementsIn a display screen (see “About Display Formats” on page 21), pressing causes the monitor to replace the current screen with another screen related to the current context. For example, if SpO2 is highlighted in the Two Waveforms display (Figure 26) and you press ...Figure 26. Using the Action Button ( )...the monitor presents the SpO2 control menu (Figure 27). About Green HighlightsGreen highlights identify the current values of multiple parameters within a given context. For example, in the control menu shown in Figure 27, the current settings of the SpO2 parameters are highlighted in green.II 1mV/cmII 1mV/cm%12:4112:4112:4012:4012:3912:3912:3812:3812:3712:3712:3812:3812:3612:36125125122122100100757550502525130/65 (93)130/65 (93)112/87 (87)112/87 (87)192/110 (130)192/110 (130)n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a22221818161617171919191998989898999999999898100100n/an/a1212SpO2SpO2SEARCHSEARCHTabularTabularTimeTime8080140/78140/78HR/minHR/minNIBP mmHgNIBP mmHgResp/minResp/minn/an/aHALL, ROBERT E.HALL, ROBERT E.3456187345618712:41:3212:41:32AdultAdultRm 239Rm 239Waveform SizeWaveform Size0.2 mV/cm0.2 mV/cm0.5 mV/cm0.5 mV/cm1 mV/cm1 mV/cm2 mV/cm2 mV/cm4 mV/cm4 mV/cm8 mV/cm8 mV/cmHighlightsDrop-down menuVital-signs display140/78140/78808012129797 %HALL, ROBERT E.HALL, ROBERT E.345618734561873:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239HR/minHR/minNIBP mmHg (102)NIBP mmHg (102)@2:47P Manual@2:47P ManualResp/minResp/minSpO2SpO2SpO2SpO22x2xII 1mV/cmII 1mV/cmWith SpO2 highlighted, press(Two Waveforms display)
34 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorMenusUsing Control MenusFigure 27. SpO2 Control Menu (Example)A control menu includes a topic name for the current context (for example, SpO2); a column of parameters with one highlighted (for example, SpO2 Monitoring); and a column of options, with one item in each set of options highlighted (for example, Standby, On, 100, On, 90, Low). The blue highlight indicates the parameter currently enabled for modification. The green highlights indicate the current settings for all parameters in the menu. At the bottom of the screen for all control menus are links to Exit, Trends, Snapshots, and Setup.Exit Return to the vital-signs display.Trends View a tabular history.Snapshots View a series of 21-second waveform snapshots of the current patient’s vital signs.Setup Access the setup menu. (See “To Access the Setup Menus” on page 38.)%HALL, ROBERT E.HALL, ROBERT E.345618734561873:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239II 1mV/cmII 1mV/cmExitExitTrendsTrendsSnapshotsSnapshotsSetupSetupSpO2 MonitoringSpO2 MonitoringUpper AlarmUpper AlarmUpper LimitUpper LimitLower AlarmLower AlarmLower LimitLower LimitHP/PR ToneHP/PR ToneSpO2SpO2OffOffOffOffOffOffOffOffOnOnOnOnOnOnLowLowMedMedHighHigh1001009090StandbyStandby8080HR/minHR/min140/78140/78NIBP mmHg (102)NIBP mmHg (102)Resp/minResp/minSpO2SpO212129797Control menuControl contextParametersCurrent settings
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 35Example: Using a Control MenuUsing the example (Figure 27), you would do the following to raise the SpO2 lower alarm limit to 95 (Step 1) and shut off the HR/PR tone (Step 2):1. W i t h SpO2 Monitoring highlighted, scroll (using ) to highlight Lower Limit, and press as many times as needed to raise this alarm limit to 95.2. Scroll (using ) to HR/PR Tone, and press either or as many times as needed to highlight Off.3. Press or to exit the control screen and return to the vital-signs display. About the HR/PR Control MenuAbout the SpO2 Control MenuNote If you decrease an upper alarm limit to a value almost as low as the lower limit, the lower limit decreases so that it is always lower than the upper limit.If you increase a lower alarm limit to a value almost as high as the upper limit, the upper limit increases so that it is always higher than the lower limit.Note When you change a setting (for example, by turning off an alarm limit or by increasing or decreasing an alarm limit), the change takes effect immediately. Note When you exit a control menu, the values displayed at the time you exit are the values in effect for the monitor. If you change a parameter setting and then decide before exiting the control menu to keep the previous setting values, you must return the parameters to the original values before you exit the control menu.Parameter Options Parameter OptionsUpper Alarm Off On Lower Alarm Off OnUpper Limits Lower Limits AdultPediatricNeonate27 - 300 beats/minute27 - 300 beats/minute27 - 300 beats/minuteAdultPediatricNeonate25 - 298 beats/minute25 - 298 beats/minute25 - 298 beats/minuteHR/PR Tone Off Low Med High Selected Source ECG SpO2Parameter Options Parameter OptionsSpO2 Monitoring Off On Standby HR/PR Tone Off Low Med HighUpper Alarm Off On Lower Alarm Off OnUpper Limit Lower Limit AdultPediatricNeonate52% - 100%52% - 100%52% - 100%AdultPediatricNeonate50% - 98%50% - 98%50% - 98%
36 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorAbout the NIBP Control MenuThe NIBP control (Figure 28) has four submenus: Manometer, Systolic, Diastolic, and Mean. Press or to select a submenu.Figure 28. NIBP Control MenuNote For manometer information, see “To Use the Digital Manometer” on page 73.Parameter Options Parameter OptionsSystolic SystolicUpper Sys Alarm Off On Lower Sys Alarm Off OnUpper Sys Limit Lower Sys Limit AdultPediatricNeonate32 - 260 mmHg32 - 160 mmHg27 - 120 mmHgAdultPediatricNeonate30 - 258 mmHg30 - 158 mmHg25 - 118 mmHgNIBP Mode Auto Manual Turbo Auto Interval (min) 123510153060Diastolic DiastolicUpper Dia Alarm Off On Lower Dia Alarm Off OnUpper Dia Limit Lower Dia Limit AdultPediatricNeonate22 - 235 mmHg17 - 130 mmHg12 - 105 mmHgAdultPediatricNeonate20 - 233 mmHg15 - 128 mmHg10 - 103 mmHgNIBP Mode Auto Manual Turbo Auto Interval (min) 123510153060MAP MAPUpper MAP Alarm Off On Lower MAP Alarm Off OnUpper MAP Limit Lower MAP Limit AdultPediatricNeonate22 - 255 mmHg17 - 140 mmHg12 - 110 mmHgAdultPediatricNeonate20 - 253 mmHg15 - 138 mmHg10 - 108 mmHgNIBP Mode Auto Manual Turbo Auto Interval (min) 123510153060II 1mV/cm II 1mV/cm 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 10 10 15 15 30 30 60 60 Exit Exit Trends Trends Snapshots Snapshots Setup Setup Auto Auto Manual Manual Turbo Turbo HR/min HR/min NIBP mmHg NIBP mmHg Resp/min Resp/min SpO2 SpO2 Off Off Off Off On On On On 220 220 Lower Sys Limit Lower Sys Limit NIBP Mode NIBP Mode Auto Interval (min) Auto Interval (min) Upper Sys Alarm Upper Sys Alarm Upper Sys Limit Upper Sys Limit Lower Sys Alarm Lower Sys Alarm NIBP Manometer NIBP Manometer Systolic Systolic Diastolic Diastolic Mean Mean 75 75 % % STEWART, ANN STEWART, ANN 7762940 7762940 3:00:06P 3:00:06P Adult Adult Rm 263Rm 263(102) (102) 80 80 140/78 140/78 12 12 97 97
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 37About the Resp Control MenuUsing Setup MenusUse the Setup menus to define settings for monitor behavior. Parameter Options Parameter OptionsResp Monitoring Off On Lower Alarm Off OnUpper Alarm Off On Lower Limit Upper Limit Adult 2 - 148Adult 4 - 150 Pediatric 2 - 148Pediatric 4 - 150 Neonate 3 - 148Neonate 5 - 150 Resp Lead Ld1 (RA-LA) Ld2 (RA-LL)Setting Options Setting OptionsAlarms NIBPSuspend Audible Alarms Off, On (with a time value) NIBP Format SD, SD(m), sd(M)Alarm Tone Low, Medium, High NIBP Units mmHg, kPaECG Smartcuf (available in 2006) Off, OnResp Monitoring Off, On TimingsECG Bandwidth Monitor, Extended Back Light Time Out (Min) 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, On, OffPower Source Filter 60 Hz, 50 Hz, Off Display Time Out (Min) 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, OnPacer Indicator Off, On Demo Mode Disabled, Low, High
38 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorTo Access the Setup MenusFrom any main display screen (such as Large Numerics, Dual Waveform...):1. Highlight , HR/PR, SpO2, NIBP, Resp, or .2. Press .3. Highlight Setup (at the bottom of the screen) and press . Figure 29. Setup MenusNote If you change parameter settings and then change the patient mode (from adult to pediatric, for example):•all parameters are reset to the configuration default values for the new patient mode•all stored patient data is lostWARNING The Setup menus are also used to access the Service menu. Do not enter the Service menu unless you are a qualified service person.II 1mV/cmII 1mV/cmExitExitTrendsTrendsSnapshotsSnapshotsSetupSetupLowLowMedMed8080HR/minHR/minNIBP mmHgNIBP mmHgResp/minResp/minSpO2SpO2OffOffOnOnAlarm ToneAlarm ToneSuspend Audible AlarmsSuspend Audible AlarmsSetupSetup(90 sec)(90 sec)12129797 %ID: 01018VDO9PBHID: 01018VDO9PBH3:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239AlarmsAlarmsECGECGNIBPNIBPTimingsTimingsHighHighServiceServiceSIMULATIONSIMULATIONSetup
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 39About Monitor Information ScreensBoth the start-up information screen and the monitoring information screen provide information about the monitor.To View the Start Up Information ScreenFrom the power-on screen (Figure 7 on page 14), highlight Info.Figure 30. Start-Up InformationThe start-up information screen provides the following:• Monitor type (LTRN=wireless, LT0N=standalone), serial #, and software version # (V X.XX.XX)• Medical facility name and department• Configuration file name• Contact person’s name and telephone number• Current patient mode (Adult, Pediatric, Neonate)• Number of data snapshots saved (0 - 20)• Network communications status (Enabled, Disabled)To exit the start-up information screen, do one of the following:• Highlight Continue Patient or Start New Patient to start monitoring.• Highlight Demo to enter Demo mode.• Press to turn off the monitor.Welch Allyn Propaq 802LTRNWelch Allyn Propaq 802LTRNSerial# F82C0DD5 V1.00.00Serial# F82C0DD5 V1.00.00Portland WestsidePortland WestsideEmergency DepartmentEmergency DepartmentPtldWstsdED10Jun05.mntPtldWstsdED10Jun05.mntAnn Jones, MDAnn Jones, MD503-530-0101 x9999503-530-0101 x9999Patient ModePatient ModeWireless CommunicationsWireless CommunicationsStart New PatientStart New PatientInfoInfoDemoDemoAdultAdultSnapshotsSnapshotsnone savednone savedEnabledEnabledWelch Allyn Propaq 802LT0NWelch Allyn Propaq 802LT0NSerial# AB72383-1 V1.00.00Serial# AB72383-1 V1.00.00Portland WestsidePortland WestsideEmergency DepartmentEmergency DepartmentPtldWstsdED10Jun05.mntPtldWstsdED10Jun05.mntAnn Jones, MDAnn Jones, MD503-530-0101 x9999503-530-0101 x9999Patient ModePatient ModeWireless CommunicationsWireless CommunicationsStart New PatientStart New PatientInfoInfoDemoDemoAdultAdultSnapshotsSnapshots14 of 20 saved14 of 20 savedDisabledDisabledContinue PatientContinue Patient
40 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorTo View the Monitoring Information ScreenHighlight (in the upper right corner of the vital-signs display) and press .Figure 31. Monitoring InformationThe monitoring information screen provides the following information:• Continuous numeric and waveform display of patient vital signs• Medical facility name and unit • Configuration file name.• Contact person’s name and telephone numberTo exit the monitoring information screen, do one of the following:• To return to the primary display, press , or highlight Exit and press .• To see a tabular display of vital signs, highlight Tre n d s and press .• To view saved snapshots of vital signs, highlight Snapshots and press .• To view the Setup menu, highlight Setup and press .• To turn off the monitor, press .II 1mV/cmII 1mV/cmExitExitTrendsTrendsSnapshotsSnapshotsSetupSetup8080HR/minHR/min(100)(100)NIBP mmHg (148-86)NIBP mmHg (148-86)Resp/minResp/minSpO2SpO2503-530-0101 x9999503-530-0101 x9999Emergency DepartmentEmergency DepartmentPtldWstsdED10Jun05.mntPtldWstsdED10Jun05.mntAnn Jones, MDAnn Jones, MDPortland WestsidePortland Westside12129797 %HALL, ROBERT E.HALL, ROBERT E.3456187345618712:41:3212:41:32AdultAdultRm 239Rm 239
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 41Using Demo ModeIn Demo mode, the monitor displays simulated patient data for all vital signs. You can use Demo mode to practice taking vital-signs measurements, modifying alarm limits and other settings, cycling through display formats, and responding to alarm conditions.To start Demo mode, all of the following must be true:• The power-on screen is displayed.• The monitor is not in NIBP Auto mode.• Patient data was deleted when the monitor was last shut down; that is, the monitor contains no stored patient data.•The SpO2 and ECG cables are not connected to the monitor.To Enter Demo Mode Low1. Verify that the SpO2 and ECG cables are not connected to the monitor.2. Cycle the monitor off (deleting any saved data) and then on again.3. When the main screen appears, highlight Demo (Figure 32) and press . Figure 32. Power-On Screen: Demo HighlightedDemo mode is indicated by the message ‘SIMULATION’ in the upper left corner of the screen (Figure 33). If the monitor is connected to Acuity, ‘SIMULATION’ also appears on the Acuity display.Note If you enter Demo mode with an SpO2 or ECG cable connected, the monitor enters Demo mode for only a second or two before shutting down and powering up in monitor mode. If you are in Demo mode and you connect an SpO2 or ECG cable or select NIBP auto mode, the monitor shuts down and powers up to the start-up screen.Select ( ) to enter Demo ModeSelect ( ) to enter Demo ModeNo data saved.No data saved.Start New PatientStart New PatientInfoInfoDemoDemo(unplug patient cables)(unplug patient cables)
42 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorFigure 33. Demo Mode: Initial DisplayWhen you enter Demo mode, the monitor is in ‘Demo Mode Low’. The simulated vital signs of the patient are steady and do not cause any alarms at the default alarm limit settings. You can explore the monitor displays and menus, and you can change the same settings and values in Demo mode that you can change in normal mode. In Demo Mode Low, if you adjust the alarm limits to put the simulated patient’s vital signs out of limits, the monitor simulates an alarm condition. Another way to simulate an alarm condition is to switch the monitor to Demo Mode High, which uses higher numeric values. To Switch to Demo Mode High1. Access the Setup menu. (“To Access the Setup Menus” on page 38.)2. Press to highlight Timings (Figure 34). Figure 34. Setup: Timings808097971212ID: 01018VDO9PBHID: 01018VDO9PBH3:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239NIBP mmHgNIBP mmHgResp/minResp/minHR/minHR/minSpO2SpO2%SIMULATIONSIMULATIONS D M101015153030OnOnOffOffII 1mV/cmII 1mV/cmExitExitTrendsTrendsSnapshotsSnapshotsSetupSetup8080HR/minHR/minNIBP mmHgNIBP mmHgResp/minResp/minSpO2SpO2Demo ModeDemo ModeBacklight Timeout (min)Backlight Timeout (min)SetupSetup12129797 %ID: 01018VDO9PBHID: 01018VDO9PBH3:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239AlarmsAlarmsECGECGNIBPNIBPTimingsTimingsServiceServiceDisplay Timeout (min)Display Timeout (min) 2LowLow5101015153030OnOnOffOff25SIMULATIONSIMULATIONHighHighTimingsDefault Demo mode (Low)
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 43The Timings menu specifies the Demo mode—Demo Mode Low, which simulates normal vital signs, and Demo Mode High, which simulates a higher heart rate (HR), higher respiration rate (Resp), and lower oxygen saturation (SpO2). 3. Press to highlight Demo Mode, and press or to highlight High (Figure 35).Figure 35. Setup: Timings: Demo Mode High4. Press or to return to the main display (Figure 36). Figure 36. Demo Mode High: Initial DisplayThe monitor generates an alarm within seconds of reading this new set of simulated vital signs. The red alarm indicator (Figure 37) illuminates and flashes, the numerics for all violating vital signs—HR, SpO2, and Resp—turn red and flash, and the highlight moves to the most recent alarming numeric.101015153030OnOnOffOffII 1mV/cmII 1mV/cmExitExitTrendsTrendsSnapshotsSnapshotsSetupSetup8080HR/minHR/minNIBP mmHgNIBP mmHgResp/minResp/minSpO2SpO2Demo ModeDemo ModeBacklight Timeout (min)Backlight Timeout (min)SetupSetup12129797 %ID: 01018VDO9PBHID: 01018VDO9PBH3:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239AlarmsAlarmsECGECGNIBPNIBPTimingsTimingsServiceServiceDisplay Timeout (min)Display Timeout (min) 2LowLow5101015153030OnOnOffOff25SIMULATIONSIMULATIONHighHighDemo Mode: High808097971212ID: 01018VDO9PBHID: 01018VDO9PBH3:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239NIBP mmHgNIBP mmHgResp/minResp/minHR/minHR/minSpO2SpO2%SIMULATIONSIMULATIONS D M
44 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorFigure 37. Demo Mode High: Simulated Alarm ConditionWith the monitor simulating an alarm, you can practice responding to alarms. (See “Responding to an Alarm” on page 90.)To Exit Demo ModePress . The Demo Mode Power Off screen appears (Figure 38). Figure 38. Demo Mode Power Off• To shut down the monitor, press . (No data can be saved from Demo mode.)• To resume Demo mode, highlight Cancel and press .• To access the Setup menu, highlight Setup and press .14040/7878808012129797%HALL, ROBERT E.HALL, ROBERT E.345618734561873:00:06P3:00:06PAdult,Adult,Rm 239Rm 239HR/minHR/minNIBP mmHg (102)NIBP mmHg (102)@2:47P Manual@2:47P ManualResp/minResp/minSpO2SpO2SpO2SpO22x2xII 1mV/cmII 1mV/cm12512588883131ID: 01018VDO9PBHID: 01018VDO9PBH3:00:06P3:00:06PAdultAdultRm 239Rm 239NIBP mmHgNIBP mmHgResp/minResp/minHR/minHR/minSpO2SpO2%Select ( ) for controlsSelect ( ) for controlsS D MHR limit violation (red)SpO2 limit violation (red)Resp limit violation (red)Flashing red: patient alarmSelect ( ) to delete patient dataSelect ( ) to delete patient dataYou have pressed the Power Off button.You have pressed the Power Off button.Delete & Shut DownDelete & Shut DownCancelCancelSetupSetupand shut down.and shut down.ID: 01018VDO9PBHID: 01018VDO9PBH15:01:2415:01:24AdultAdultRm 239Rm 239SIMULATIONSIMULATION
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 45Power SavingTo maximize battery life, the monitor display shuts off when the following conditions are all true: • No button press for a period of n seconds. (n is configurable.) See “Timing Out the Display and the Back Light” on page 23.• No active alarms or alerts• No Acuity Message window• No Patient ID entry windowTurning Off the MonitorTo Tu rn O ff t h e M o n i t o rPress .The Power Off screen appears (Figure 39):Figure 39. Power Off ScreenHighlight the desired action and press .Communicating with an Acuity Central StationSee “Monitoring in Communication with Acuity” on page 77, and see Acuity Directions for Use.About Error DetectionThe monitor can detect conditions that prevent it from operating properly. If this occurs, it displays an error message and number. Follow the directions displayed on the screen.Note If you press to power down before leaving the power-on screen (Figure 7 on page 14), the monitor shuts down without presenting the screen shown above.Select ( ) to delete patient dataSelect ( ) to delete patient dataYou have pressed the Power Off button.You have pressed the Power Off button.Delete & Shut DownDelete & Shut DownCancelCancelSetupSetupand shut down.and shut down.15:01:2415:01:24AdultAdultRm 239Rm 239There is patient data stored forThere is patient data stored forHall, Robert E. ID: 3456187Hall, Robert E. ID: 3456187Save & Shut DownSave & Shut DownHALL, ROBERT E.HALL, ROBERT E.34561873456187
46 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs MonitorTransporting the Monitor with the PatientAn ambulatory patient can wear or carry the monitor using the Wearable Strap or the Patient Carry Strap (optional accessories). Medical personnel can use the Transport Stretcher Carry Strap to keep the monitor with a patient during stretcher transport.To Attach the Wearable StrapFigure 40. Patient-Wearable Strap1. Place the wearable strap on the sitting or standing patient and adjust all components for a comfortable, secure fit (Figure 40 left).2. Connect the wearable strap securely to the monitor strap mounts (Figure 40 right).3. Carefully arrange the strap and the monitor on the patient to avoid bruising or other skin injuries.WARNING When the patient is wearing or carrying the monitor, carefully route any patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation. Use the supplied garment clips to secure the cable properly.WARNING When positioning straps on the patient, make sure the straps do not entangle the patient’s neck or cause choking. WARNING Make sure the straps do not restrict the movement of the patient’s limbs or create a hazard for the patient when the patient is walking or moving.WARNING Never use a strap to carry or pick up both the monitor and the cradle. The straps are not intended to support, and cannot support, the combined weight of the monitor and the cradle.WARNING Do not put the wearable strap on the patient while the patient is in bed. The intended use of the wearable strap is to keep the monitor—without the cradle—with the patient when the patient is ambulatory.
Directions for Use Overview of Monitor Operation 47To Use the Patient Carry Strap (Figure 41)1. Remove the monitor from the cradle.2. Detach any monitor cables from such accessories as an IV pole.3. Verify that all cables are disentangled from the bed and any bedside tables.4. Connect the ends of the carry strap to the strap mounts on the monitor.Figure 41. Patient Carry StrapTo Use the Transport Stretcher Carry Strap (Figure 42)1. With the monitor facing away from the stretcher and the patient, attach one end of the strap to a monitor strap mount.2. Run the monitor strap under the stretcher restraint straps, near the patient’s waist.3. Attach the other end of the strap to the other strap mount.Figure 42. Monitor Secured to the Patient During Stretcher Transport4. Before transporting the patient, verify that all monitor cables are clear.WARNING Do not use the patient carry strap to lift or carry both the monitor and the cradle. The patient carry strap is not intended to support (and cannot support) the weight of both the monitor and the cradle. Attempting to carry both the monitor and the cradle with a patient carry strap could lead to patient injury and to damage to the monitor and the cradle.
48 Overview of Monitor Operation Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor

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