laerdal NeoBeat User manual

NeoBeat
Newborn Heart Rate Meter
User Guide
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www.laerdalglobalhealth.com
NeoBeat 532-00033 NeoBeat Mini 531-00033

Contents
Important Information 4
Intended Use 5
Overview 6
Setup 8
Charging 14
Use 16
Reprocessing 22
Connectivity 24
Service and Warranty 25
Troubleshooting 26
Specications 29
Technical Description 32

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Important Information
The information in this User Guide applies to both NeoBeat and
NeoBeat Mini.
Prior to first use, read the User Guide completely to become familiar
with the operation and maintenance of NeoBeat. Read all Cautions and
Warnings before using NeoBeat.
Warnings and Cautions
A Warning states a condition, hazard, or unsafe practice that can result in
serious personal injury or death.
A Caution states a condition, hazard, or unsafe practice that can result in
minor personal injury or damage to the product.
Notes
A Note states important information about the product or its operation.
Rx Only (USA)
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed
healthcare practitioner.

Intended Use
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Intended medical indication:
NeoBeat and NeoBeat Mini are intended to measure the heart rate of a
newborn within the first few hours after delivery.
NeoBeat is intended for use on newborns approximately 1.5 – 5 kg
(3.3 – 11 lb) and NeoBeat Mini for newborns 0.8 – 2 kg (1.7 – 4.4 lb).
NeoBeat and NeoBeat Mini are intended to be in contact with the intact
skin of the newborn's torso.
Intended users:
Healthcare professionals trained in newborn resuscitation.
Operating principle:
A battery powered monitor placed on the torso of a newborn to measure
and present the heart rate. Dry electrodes on each arm of the device are
placed on opposite sides of the patient's torso to pick up an ECG based
signal.The signal is analyzed by a QRS detection algorithm, and heart rate
is displayed.

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Charging LED
Error LED Bluetooth®LED
ECG Dry ElectrodeECG Dry Electrode
Overview
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ECG Dry Electrode
Magnetic Charging
Interface
LED Display
NeoBeat *
* Patient Applied Part

Mounting Bracket
Charging Stand
Newborn Bag-Mask Holder Power Adapter with
interchangeable plugs
Overview
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Magnetic
Charging
Interface

NeoBeat Charging Stand can be mounted vertically to a wall, rail or post,
or placed on a tabletop.When mounted vertically, the Newborn Bag-Mask
Holder is optional.When used on a tabletop, the Newborn Bag-Mask
Holder functions as a stand.
Caution
Do not mount the Charging Stand in close proximity to heat sources
(e.g. directly below an infant warmer heat lamp).
Setup
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1 2
Vertical Mount
• Multiple mounting screw hole patterns:
9 x 9 mm, 21 x 21 mm, 75 x 75 mm.
• Use screws or double sided foam tape (not included) to mount the
Mounting Bracket.
Setup
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3 14
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Setup

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Setup
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1 2
2
3
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Setup
Tabletop Use

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Setup
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Charging
To initiate the device, NeoBeat must be charged for up to 3 hours before
first use. Place it on the Charging Stand to charge the battery.
Maintenance Charging
Recharge NeoBeat monthly if not stored on the Charging Stand.
Notes
• NeoBeat is activated by motion, which in turn uses battery life.When not in
use, store it on the Charging Stand to avoid unnecessary battery use.
• The USB port on the Charging Stand can be used to connect one (and only
one) additional Charging Stand.
Low battery
Battery charging
Battery full

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Charging

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Use
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Remove NeoBeat from the Charging Stand. NeoBeat automatically turns
on when it detects motion.

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2
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Use
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Place NeoBeat around the newborn's torso.
Do not over-bend.

Use
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Displays
Activated
NeoBeat is activated, but there is no or
inadequate patient contact. If no patient contact,
the device will return to standby automatically
after 10 seconds.
Heart rate unknown
Heart rate cannot be detected. This can be
due to poor positioning of the ECG electrodes,
or lack of detectable heart rate despite having
good contact.
Clear detection
Heart rate is detected and there is good signal
quality.
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Use
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Low battery
Battery level is low and the device should be
recharged before next use.When low battery
is indicated, the device will have approximately
30-60 minutes remaining run time.
Questionable detection
Heart rate is detected, but there is questionable
signal quality. This may be due to poor
positioning of the device, skin is too dry or
motion.
Undetectable due to motion
There is too much motion to detect heart rate.

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Warnings
• Decisions on when to start or end resuscitation efforts should not be made
based on the output of this device alone.
• If an error has occurred, if the device provides no heart rate or if you do not
trust the output, continue therapy without device.
• Handling of the newborn may cause false heart rate readings even when
the patient has no heart rate (asystole).The device alone should not be
used to confirm asystole/stillbirth.
Cautions
• Excessive patient handling and movement may cause lost or erroneous
heart rate readings.
• Heart rate may not be detected correctly in the case of severe arrhythmia.
• Use of NeoBeat in a moving environment may reduce the device accuracy.
• Do not bend the device more than necessary for application to the newborn.
Excessive bending may cause the device to become permanently deformed
and damaged.
• Do not misuse the device; e.g. using it on adults or children, or exposing the
device to hard surface impacts.
• Do not use the product if it is damaged or cracked.
Use