User's Manual

Rad-87 Pulse CO-Oximeter Operator’s Manual
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Operation
Basic Operation, continued
■ The System Status Light flashes red.
■ The display shows "SEN OFF" message.
Disconnect the sensor from the patient cable or Rad-87.
■ The alarm tone sounds.
■ The Alarm Bell flashes red.
■ The System Status Light flashes red.
■ The display shows "NO SEN" message.
NOTE: "NO SEN" or "SEN OFF" conditions will only generate a high priority alarm if the Rad-
87 is actively monitoring a patient when the sensor is disconnected.
12. Verify that the audible alarm can be silenced when a parameter/measurement alarm is
exceeded.
■ Create an alarm condition by lowering the high alarm limit for the pulse rate so that it
is lower than the patient value.
■ Press the Alarm Silence button.
■ The alarm tone ceases for 120 seconds (default).
■ The Alarm Bell flashes red for a high pulse rate (high priority alarm).
■ The System Status Light flashes red.
13. To begin patient monitoring:
■ Adjust the alarm limits.
■ Adjust the alarm volume.
■ Adjust the pulse beep volume.
14. Verify the sensor is applied correctly and that the measured data is appropriate, see
Section 4, Successful Monitoring.
15. Monitor the patient.
16. After monitoring is complete, remove the sensor from the patient and store or dispose of
the sensor according to local laws. See the sensor's Directions for Use.
17. Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds to turn the Rad-87 off [3 seconds in the
Home Mode].