Welch Allyn 20хEL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - Reference Guide - Manual (Page 20)

Using the Propaq Encore
Welch Allyn 20 Propaq Encore Reference Guide
Power-up Screen
1. If the Propaq Encore has been used for a previous patient, switch the monitor off,
then on again. The monitor will turn on in the powerup patient mode with the
associated settings.
2. Verify the monitor is in the correct patient mode according to the patient’s age. If the
patient mode is not correct, change it (see page 29 to change the patient mode).
3. Verify the battery voltage is sufficient for monitoring. If it is less than 7.4 V, connect to
a power adapter (see page 119 for information about the power adapter).
Warning Before you use a Propaq on a new patient, always turn off the
Propaq for a few seconds, then turn it on again. This clears the prior patient’s
trend values, alarm limit settings, and NIBP cuff inflation target.
Verify that the powerup tone is produced. If the monitor has SpO
2
, verify two
tones are produced to make sure that both speakers are working.
Warning Always check the patient mode when monitoring a new patient. The
patient mode determines default alarm limits, maximum cuff inflation pressure,
and internal algorithm settings.
PROTOCOL SYSTEMS INC.
MODEL PROPAQ 204
DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS
BATTERY: 8.3 VOLTS
SOFTWARE VERSION 2.00.00
(c) PROTOCOL SYSTEMS INC. 1988-1998
PEDIATRIC MODE
DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS
BATTERY: 8.3 VOLTS
SOFTWARE VERSION 2.00.00
(c) PROTOCOL SYSTEMS INC. 1988-1998
A few seconds later, the top
two lines of the screen are
replaced with text indicating the
current patient mode (adult,
pediatric, or neonatal).
When you first turn on the monitor,
the power-up screen displays
information about the Propaq
Encore and the monitor runs
diagnostic tests to ensure proper
functioning.