Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor RRa - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 2)

RRa frame
The Respiration Indicator displays the level of sound detected by the RRa
sensor. A higher level of sound causes more bars to illuminate.
The Averaging Selector enables you to choose the desired visibility of subtle
variations in RRa measurements. Use this control toggle to select an averaging
option (off, trending, slow, medium, or fast) while acquiring readings.
Averaging periods
Option Seconds
Trending 60
Slow 30
Medium 20
Fast 10
Configure RRa alarms
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. Navigate to the
RRa vertical tab as shown.
4. Ensure that the RRa alarm limit control is set to ON.
5. Adjust the following settings as desired:
• RRa limits (upper and lower)
• Alarm delay (specifies the minimum duration of an alarm limit condition
to activate an alarm signal)
• No breath detected alarm delay (specifies the minimum duration of a
no breath condition to activate an alarm signal)
6. Touch the
Home tab.
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