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Averaging selector

The averaging selector enables you to choose the desired visibility of subtle variations in

RRa measurements. You can adjust averaging in the RRa frame by touching the

averaging selector

. Use this control toggle to select an averaging option (off,

slow, medium, fast, or trending) while acquiring readings.

Averaging selector options

Off

Fast
~10 seconds

Medium
~20 seconds

Slow
~30 seconds

Trending
~60 seconds

You can set the RRa averaging default in Advanced settings. Averaging is set to default

settings when any of the following occurs:

The device starts up

You change or clear patient context

Set up RRa

Default settings for the RRa parameter can be changed only in Advanced settings.

Configure RRa alarms

Follow these steps to set alarm limits for RRa measurements.

1. Verify that you are using the Continuous Monitoring profile.

Note

If "Allow profile change" is enabled in Advanced settings, the
device attempts to shift automatically to the Continuous
Monitoring profile when you connect the sensor cable.

2. Verify that the patient type is Adult.
3. Touch the Alarms tab.
4. Touch the RRa vertical tab.
5. Ensure that the RRa alarm limit control is set to ON.

Note

If any parameter's alarm limit control is set to OFF, you
cannot adjust alarm limits on the Alarm tab, and no visual or
audio signals will occur for that specific parameter.

6. Adjust the following settings as desired:

RRa limits. Enter upper and lower alarm limits for RRa using the up/down arrow

keys or the keypad.

Alarm delay. Select the duration from the list box. This alarm delay specifies the

minimum duration of an alarm limit condition to activate an alarm signal. The

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