Operator's Manual Part 1
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 The Basics 1-1
- 2 Safety 2-1
- 3 Equipment Overview 3-1
- Introduction 3-3
- ApexPro Telemetry System 3-4
- Compatibility with Bedside Monitors 3-5
- ApexPro Transmitters 3-6
- ApexPro CH Transmitter (not for sale outside of the U.S. and Canada) 3-10
- ApexPro FH Transceiver (not for sale outside of the U.S.) 3-11
- Apex Oximeter SpO2 Module 3-12
- Xpod™ Oximeter 3-13
- Accutracker DX Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NBP) Monitor 3-14
- DINAMAP® PRO Series Monitors 3-16
- Antenna System 3-17
- Receiver System 3-17
- Unity Network 3-17
- CIC Pro Clinical Information Center 3-18
- 4 Connection 4-1
- 5 Maintenance 5-1
- 6 Telemetry Setup 6-1
- 7 Admit/View a Patient 7-1
- 8 Alarm Control 8-1
- 9 Printing 9-1
- 10 Patient Data 10-1
- 11 ECG Monitoring 11-1
- 12 SpO2 Monitoring 12-1
- 13 NBP Monitoring 13-1
- Introduction 13-3
- Safety Considerations 13-4
- Programming the Blood Pressure Monitor 13-5
- Patient Preparation 13-9
- NBP Monitoring 13-13
- Pressures Tab Sheet 13-15
- Troubleshooting 13-17
- Message Glossary A-3
- Contact Information B-3
- Abbreviations and Symbols C-3
- The Basics D-3
- Safety D-5
- Equipment Overview D-8
- Connections D-14
- Maintenance D-18
- Compliance D-26
- 1 The Basics
- 2 Safety
- 3 Equipment Overview
- Introduction
- ApexPro Telemetry System
- Compatibility with Bedside Monitors
- ApexPro Transmitters
- ApexPro CH Transmitter (not for sale outside of the U.S. and Canada)
- ApexPro FH Transceiver (not for sale outside of the U.S.)
- Apex Oximeter SpO2 Module
- Xpod™ Oximeter
- Accutracker DX Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NBP) Monitor
- DINAMAP® PRO Series Monitors
- Antenna System
- Receiver System
- Unity Network
- CIC Pro Clinical Information Center
- 4 Connection
- 5 Maintenance
- 6 Telemetry Setup
- 7 Admit/View a Patient
5-4 ApexPro Telemetry System Revision D
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Maintenance: Inspection
Inspection
An effective maintenance schedule should be established for your
monitoring equipment and reusable supplies. This should include
inspection as well as general cleaning on a regular basis. The
maintenance schedule must comply with the policies of your institution’s
infection control unit and/or biomedical department.
CAUTION
Failure on the part of the responsible hospital or
institution employing the use of this monitoring
equipment to implement a satisfactory maintenance
schedule may cause undue equipment failure and
possible health hazards.
Check with your biomedical department to be sure preventive
maintenance and calibration have been done. The service manuals
contain detailed information.
Follow these guidelines when inspecting the equipment:
Inspect the equipment for obvious physical damage and replace
damaged items.
Inspect all cords for fraying or other damage. Inspect all plugs and
connectors for bent prongs or pins. Repair or replacement must be
performed by qualified service personnel.
Inspect all cable insulation. Qualified service personnel should repair
or replace damaged or deteriorated cables.
In the United States, GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
Service is available 24-hours a day by calling 800-558-7044.
Outside the United States, please contact your sales/service office.
NOTE
Refer to the service manuals for more comprehensive checkout
procedures.