Introduction, Intended use – Fluke Biomedical ProSim 4 User Manual
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Introduction
The ProSim
4 Vital Signs Simulator (the Product) is a portable vital signs
monitor functional tester.
The product simulates:
•
ECG
Functions
•
Respiration
•
Invasive and non-invasive Blood Pressure
When the term simulation is used in connection with ECG, respiration, IBP, or
NIBP, the simulation type shown in Table 1 is used in this Product.
Table 1. Simulation Types
Parameter Simulation
Type
ECG Electrical
Respiration Electrical
IBP Electrical
NIBP Pneumatic
Intended Use
The Product is intended to be used to test and verify the basic operation of
patient monitoring devices or systems used to monitor various physiological
parameters of a patient, including ECG, respiration, invasive blood pressure, and
non-invasive blood pressure.
The intended user is a trained biomedical equipment technician who performs
periodic preventative maintenance checks on patient monitors in service. Users
can be associated with Hospitals, clinics, original equipment manufacturers and
independent service companies that repair and service medical equipment. The
end user is an individual, trained in medical instrumentation technology.
This Product is intended to be used in the laboratory environment and is not
intended for use on patients, or to test devices while connected to patients. This
Product is not intended to be used to calibrate medical equipment. It is intended
for over the counter use.