User's Manual

Rad-87 Pulse CO-Oximeter Operator’s Manual

4-1

Operation

Introduction

To operate the Rad-87 system effectively, the instrument must be set up correctly and the

operator must:

■ Know how the Rad-87 derives its readings (see Section 1).

■ Be familiar with its controls, components and operation.

■ Understand its status and alarm messages (see Section 5, Alarm and Messages and

Section 6, Troubleshooting).

Basic Operation

General Setup and Use

1. Inspect the Rad-87 case for damage. If damaged, refer to Section 9, Service and Repair.

2. Connect a patient cable, Dual Rainbow Cable or a direct connect sensor to the Rad-87

device. Make sure it is a firm connection and the cable is not twisted, sliced or frayed.

3. If utilizing a patient cable or Dual Rainbow Cable, select a sensor that is compatible with the

Rad-87 and the patient before connecting it to the cable. See section 8, Sensors and Patient

Cables. If using a single patient adhesive or disposable sensor, check that the emitter (red

light) and the detector are properly aligned. Remove any substances that may interfere with

the transmission of light between the sensor’s light source and detector. If using an Acoustic

Respiration Sensor, ensure that the patient's neck area is clean and dry.

4. Follow the Indications, Instructions and Cautions in the sensor's Direction for Use when

attaching, reattaching or disconnecting the sensor(s).

5. Press the Power button to turn the Rad-87 on.

6. Verify all front-panel indicators momentarily illuminate, a tone is heard, and the LED and

LCD Displays show Sensor Time remaining (if applicable).

7. Verify the front-panel display is free of alarm and system failure messages (see Section 5,

Alarms and Messages).

8. Verify that the displays shows the following (see Setup Menu Level 1; Parameter/

Measurement Alarm Limits - Screen 1, Parameter/Measurement Alarm Limits - Screen

2, Parameter/Measurement Alarm Limits - Screen 3, and Setup Menu Level 3; Set Mode

located in this chapter):

LED:

■ Mode setting: Standard (Std), Sleep (SLP), or Home (Hnn)

LCD:

■ Mode setting: Standard, Sleep, or Home

■ Pulse Rate Low Alarm Limit and Pulse Rate High Alarm Limit

■ RespirationRate (RRa) Low and High Alarm Limit

■ SpCO Low Alarm Limit and SpCO High Alarm Limit

■ SpMet Low Alarm Limit and SpMet High Alarm Limit

■ SpHb Low Alarm Limit and SpHb High Alarm Limit