Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction
This directions for use describes the capabilities and operation of the monitor. The
information, including the illustrations, covers all configuration options. If your monitor
configuration lacks any of these options, some information in this manual might not
apply.
Before using the monitor, you must familiarize yourself with all warnings and cautions,
with the steps to power up the monitor, and with the sections of this directions for use
that pertain to your use of the monitor. You must also familiarize yourself with all
information that accompanies the accessories you use.
Note Some product features described in this publication might not be available
in your country. For the latest information about products and features,
please call Welch Allyn Customer Care.
Indications for use
The Connex VSM 6000 series of monitors is intended to be used by clinicians and
medically qualified personnel for monitoring of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients for
•
noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP)
• pulse rate (PR)
• noninvasive functional oxygen saturation of arteriolar hemoglobin (SpO2)
• body temperature in normal and axillary modes
The most likely locations for patients to be monitored are general medical and surgical
floors, general hospital, and alternate care environments. Monitoring can be
accomplished on the VSM 6000 series bedside monitor itself, and the VSM 6000 series
bedside monitor also can transmit data continuously for secondary remote viewing and
alarming (e.g., at a central station). Secondary remote viewing and alarming features are
intended to supplement and not replace any patient bedside monitoring procedures.
The optional Masimo rainbow ® SET Pulse CO-Oximeter ™ and accessories are indicated
for the continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial
hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), total hemoglobin concentration (SpHb
® ), and/or
respiration rate (RRa ™ ). The Masimo rainbow SET Radical-7R ™ Pulse CO-Oximeter and
accessories are indicated for use with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients during both
motion and no-motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused in
hospitals and hospital-type facilities.
The optional Oridion ® module and accessories are intended for the continuous
noninvasive measurement and monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired
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