Medical Alarms User Manual
DL-00035 Rev. 4
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Measuring Fluid Status
To use the fluid status monitor, connect the monitor to receptacle 1 on the back of
the VitalPoint monitor and follow the instructions on the screen.
The VitalPoint monitor will display the following instructions to take a fluid status
measurement:
1. Snap the new electrodes to the cable.
2. Place the first electrode just above the top of your breastbone, with the
arrow pointing down.
3. Place the second electrode just below the bottom of your breastbone, with
the arrow pointing up.
4. Press the Start button on the fluid status machine.
5. Remain still and do not talk while your fluid status is taken. The measurement
may take some time.
The VitalPoint monitor will record and display the data displayed on the fluid
status monitor.
PRECAUTION:
FOLLOWTHEMANUFACTURER’SINSTRUCTIONSFORUSEWHEN
USINGAFLUIDSTATUSMONITOR.