Product Manual

and inspired breath (etCO2 and FiCO2) and respiration rate (RR). It is intended for use
with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in hospitals and hospital-type facilities.
The optional Oridion module also provides the clinician with an Integrated Pulmonary
Index
™
(IPI). The IPI is based on four parameters provided by the monitor: end-tidal
carbon dioxide (etCO2), respiration rate (RR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and pulse rate
(PR). The IPI is a single index of an adult or pediatric patient's ventilatory status displayed
on a scale of 1–10, where 10 indicates optimal pulmonary status. IPI monitoring displays
a single value that represents the patient's pulmonary parameters and alerts clinicians to
changes in the patient's pulmonary status.
The IPI is an adjunct to, and is not intended to replace, vital signs monitoring.
Optional compatible weight scales (e.g., Health o meter
®
) can be used for height,
weight, and BMI input.
The Connex VSM 6000 series of monitors also contains the Welch Allyn Applications
Framework ("Framework"). The Framework is general-purpose software that allows
medical device and non-medical device software applications to be run on the monitor
independently of, and isolated from, the monitor's vital signs monitoring functionality. All
such applications are intended to be used on the monitor by trained professionals in a
healthcare setting.
This product is available for sale only upon the order of a physician or licensed healthcare
professional.
Contraindications
This system is not intended to be used:
•
on patients connected to heart/lung machines
• on patients being transported outside a healthcare facility
• within the controlled access area of MRI equipment
• in a hyperbaric chamber
• in the presence of flammable anesthetics
• in the presence of electrocauterization devices
For contraindications of patient sensors, consult the directions for use provided with the
sensor.
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Introduction Welch Allyn Connex
®
Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™