User Manual

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Preface
The ESCORT Vision Central Station is intended to be used to provide, using a wireless LAN for
communication, centralized surveillance and documentation of patient vital sign data and arrhythmia/ST
monitoring for a variable number of ESCORT II Bedside Monitors and a variable number of UHF
telemetry transmitters in a hospital environment. It is intended for use by healthcare practitioners trained in
the use of the equipment only.
The ST algorithm has been tested for accuracy of the ST segment measurement data. The significance of
the ST segment changes must be determined by a physician.
The ESCORT Vision Central Station is intended only as an adjunct to patient assessment. It cannot replace
skilled nursing care and proper surveillance. Be sure to carefully read this operator’s manual, all directions
for use of the Vision, ESCORT bedside monitors and monitor accessories, and all precautionary
information before attempting clinical use of the Vision. Always keep high-risk patients under close
surveillance.
This operator's manual contains the essential operating instructions and safety warnings for quick
and easy operation of the ESCORT Vision Central Station. For complete information on the entire
range of ESCORT Vision Central Station operations and features, refer to the
ESCORT Vision
Central Station Reference Manual
. For complete information on servicing the central station, refer to
the
ESCORT Vision Central Station Service Manual.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Warranty
The ESCORT Vision is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for twelve (12) months
from the date of shipment to the original purchaser. Accessories such as batteries, cables, cuffs, and sensors
are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of shipment. Warranty is valid only to original buyer.
Defective equipment should be returned freight prepaid to Medical Data Electronics. Equipment returned
with defective parts and assemblies will be either repaired or replaced. This warranty is not applicable if
repair has been attempted, if instrument has been damaged due to operation outside environmental and
power specifications for product, or due to improper handling or use.
If any fault develops, notify MDE Technical Service giving full details of difficulty, and include model and
serial number of device.
Technical Service
If you experience any problems with this product, call:
Technical Service [phone]
MDE FAX [phone]
Trademarks
ESCORT
®
, and the MDE logo are registered trademarks of MDE.
AutoNet
TM
, and ESCORT Vision
TM
, are trademarks of MDE
.