Operator's Manual

9.3 Patient information
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9.3.4 Switching to a previous patient
The Tempus allows you to switch between the current patient and a patient that has been monitored on the
same Tempus device within the previous 72 hours. The Tempus will also show patients admitted more than
72 hours ago, but only up to a total of 20. This feature may be used, for example, in multi-casualty
situations.
To switch between patients, simply press the Switch to a previous patient button and then select from any
patient that is shown in the list. If no patients are shown, then there are no records to select from.
WARNING
Ensure that you select the correct patient record. Records can be identified by patient
name (last and first), ID number, or incident start time. If you are not sure if the
record you wish to select is the correct one, then select new patient. Mixing different
patient’s records could lead to confusion and misdiagnosis.
WARNING
Ensure that the Tempus Pro is disconnected from the old patient before confirming
that a new patient is being monitored. Failing to do so will mean that real-time vital
signs data from the old patient will be entered with the record for the new patient.
CAUTION
If the Tempus is connected to a Response Centre, discharging the old patient and starting to
monitor a new one will create a new patient record at the Response Centre also. Ensure
the Response Centre user understands who is being monitored.
CAUTION
Admitting a new patient will reset all alarm settings to the factory defaults – see “7 Alarms”.
Press on the
patient that you
wish to switch to
Press here to
confirm once
you have
selected the
correct patient
Selecting From Previous Patients