User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- About the Transmitters
- ECG and SpO2
- ECG Overview
- Patient Preparation and Electrode Application
- To Set Up ECG Monitoring
- ECG Problem Solving
- SpO2 Overview
- Warnings and Cautions for SpO2
- Setting Up SpO2 Monitoring
- Ensuring Accurate SpO2 Monitoring
- SpO2 and Pulse Rate Specifications
- Using the Sensorwatch Feature
- Enabling and Adjusting Alarms
- Data Averaging
- Display Details at the Host Monitor
- Printing SpO2 Waveforms
- SpO2 Messages at the Host Monitor
- SENSOR DISCONNECTED — Check connection at adapter cable
- SENSOR OFF PATIENT — Check connection at patient
- INSUFFICIENT SIGNAL — Reposition or replace sensor
- LOW SIGNAL STRENGTH — Reposition or replace sensor
- AMBIENT LIGHT INTERFERENCE — Cover sensor area
- NOISY SIGNAL
- FAULTY SENSOR — Replace sensor
- HARDWARE INCOMPATIBILITY — Contact service
- Sensors
- SpO2 Alarm Delays
- SpO2 Troubleshooting Guide
- Basic Operations
- Getting Started
- Basic Components
- Selecting Options for Leads
- Basic User Actions
- Basic Modes of Operation
- View Mode
- Status Messages at the Host Monitor
- Telemetry Transmitter with ECG Only Troubleshooting Guide
- Telemetry Transmitter with Display Troubleshooting Guide
- Telemetry Transmitter with Display and SpO2 Troubleshooting Guide
- Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilization
- Appendix A — Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration
- Appendix B — Symbols
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TELEMETRY TRANSMITTER (96281)
Introduction
Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitoring systems demonstrate an
ongoing commitment to innovation that supports decision-making
and enhances patient care.
Spacelabs Healthcare networking features support seamless data
acquisition and data exchange across the medical enterprise,
addressing the need for continuous information management. These
powerful tools help you care for patients more efficiently by
providing both local and remote access to patient data.
About This Manual
This manual provides instruction for specific features of the
Spacelabs Healthcare AriaTele™ Telemetry Transmitter (96281). It
does not address system issues such as antenna infrastructure,
receivers, central monitor or central station. Refer to the customer
documentation for your specific telemetry receiver for information
on antenna infrastructure. Refer to the customer documentation for
your central monitor for information on the central monitor or
station in use with the telemetry transmitter.
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