Mindray VS9 User manual

VS 9
Vital Signs Monitor
Operator’s Manual

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reserved.
Release time: June 2022
Revision: 5.0
WARNING
•Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
physician or other practitioner licensed by U.S. state law to use or order the
use of this device.

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product, only if:
■all installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this
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■the product is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
WARNING
•Only skilled/trained clinical professionals should operate this equipment.
•It is important for the hospital or organization that uses this equipment to
perform a recommended service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may
result in machine breakdown or personal injury.

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Service
Mindray maintains a network of service representatives and factory-trained distributors.
Prior to requesting service, perform a complete operational check of the instrument to
verify proper control settings. If operational problems continue to exist, contact Mindray
service.
In North America contact the Service Department at [phone], ext: 8116 for
Technical Support or [phone] for assistance in determining the nearest field
service location.
Please include the instrument model number, the serial number, and a description of the
problem with all requests for service.
Any questions regarding the warranty should be directed to the local sales or service
representative.
Company Contact
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address Mindray Building, Keji 12th Road South, High-tech Industrial Park,
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Tel: [phone]
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Preface
Manual Purpose
This manual contains the instructions necessary to operate the product safely and in
accordance with its function and intended use. Observance of this manual is a
prerequisite for proper product performance and correct operation and ensures patient
and operator safety.
This manual is based on the maximum configuration and therefore some contents may
not apply to the product. If you have any question, please contact Mindray.
This manual is an integral part of the product. It should always be kept close to the
equipment so that it can be obtained conveniently when needed.
Intended Audience
This manual is geared for clinical professionals who are expected to have a working
knowledge of medical procedures, practices and terminology as required for monitoring
of patients.
Illustrations
All illustrations in this manual serve as examples only. They may not necessarily reflect
the setup or data displayed on the monitor.
Conventions
■Italic text is used in this manual to quote the referenced manuals, chapters,
sections and formulas.
■Bold text is used to indicate the screen texts and names of hard keys.
■→is used to indicate operational procedures.

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Contents
1 Safety ..........................................................................................................................................1 - 1
1.1 Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................1 - 1
1.1.1 Warnings ..........................................................................................................................................1 - 1
1.1.2 Cautions ............................................................................................................................................1 - 2
1.1.3 Notes ..................................................................................................................................................1 - 3
1.2 Equipment Symbols ....................................................................................................................................1 - 4
2 Equipment Introduction ............................................................................................................2 - 1
2.1 Indications for Use ........................................................................................................................................2 - 1
2.2 Applied Parts ..................................................................................................................................................2 - 1
2.3 Main Unit .........................................................................................................................................................2 - 2
2.3.1 Front View ........................................................................................................................................2 - 2
2.3.2 Side View ..........................................................................................................................................2 - 3
2.3.3 Rear View ..........................................................................................................................................2 - 4
3 Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................3 - 1
3.1 Equipment Preparation Safety Information .......................................................................................3 - 1
3.2 Unpacking and Checking ..........................................................................................................................3 - 2
3.3 Environmental Requirements ..................................................................................................................3 - 2
3.4 Setting Up the Equipment ........................................................................................................................3 - 3
3.4.1 Installing a Battery ........................................................................................................................3 - 3
3.4.2 Connecting the AC Mains ..........................................................................................................3 - 4
3.4.3 Connecting a Barcode Reader ..................................................................................................3 - 4
3.4.4 Connecting a Digital Scale .........................................................................................................3 - 4
3.5 Turning on the Monitor ..............................................................................................................................3 - 4
3.6 Start Wizard ....................................................................................................................................................3 - 5
3.7 Operation and Navigation .........................................................................................................................3 - 6
3.7.1 Using the Touchscreen ...............................................................................................................3 - 6
3.7.2 Using the On-Screen Keyboard ................................................................................................3 - 7
3.7.3 Using the Barcode Reader .........................................................................................................3 - 7
3.8 Screen Display ...............................................................................................................................................3 - 8
3.8.1 Main Screen .....................................................................................................................................3 - 8
3.8.2 Dialogs ..............................................................................................................................................3 - 9
3.8.3 Quick Keys ........................................................................................................................................3 - 9
3.8.4 On-screen Symbols .................................................................................................................... 3 - 10
3.9 Configuring the Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 3 - 11
3.9.1 Setting the Workflow ................................................................................................................ 3 - 11
3.9.2 Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..........................................................................................3-17
3.9.3 Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................................................. 3 - 17
3.9.4 Changing Measurement Colors ............................................................................................ 3 - 17
3.9.5 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................................... 3 - 17

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3.9.6 Checking Software Licenses ................................................................................................... 3 - 18
3.10 Start Working ............................................................................................................................................ 3 - 18
3.10.1 Selecting a Work Mode .......................................................................................................... 3 - 18
3.10.2 Inputting Patient Information ............................................................................................. 3 - 20
3.10.3 Accessing Parameter Setup Menus ................................................................................... 3 - 20
3.10.4 Checking the Alarm Settings ............................................................................................... 3 - 21
3.11 Connecting the CMS .............................................................................................................................. 3 - 21
3.12 Connecting the eGateway ................................................................................................................... 3 - 21
3.13 Connecting the Wireless Network .................................................................................................... 3 - 22
3.14 Stopping a Parameter Measurement ............................................................................................... 3 - 22
3.15 Turning Off the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 3 - 22
4 Managing Patients .....................................................................................................................4 - 1
4.1 Admitting a Patient ......................................................................................................................................4 - 1
4.1.1 Automatically Admitting a Patient .........................................................................................4 - 1
4.1.2 Manually Admitting a Patient ...................................................................................................4 - 1
4.2 Managing Patient Information ................................................................................................................4 - 2
4.2.1 Entering the Patient Management Menu ............................................................................4 - 2
4.2.2 Editing Patient Information .......................................................................................................4 - 2
4.3 Discharging a Patient ..................................................................................................................................4 - 2
4.3.1 Manually Discharging a Patient ...............................................................................................4 - 3
4.4 Deleting Patient Data ..................................................................................................................................4 - 3
5 Alarms .........................................................................................................................................5 - 1
5.1 Alarm Introduction ......................................................................................................................................5 - 1
5.2 Alarm Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................5 - 1
5.3 Understanding the Alarms ........................................................................................................................5 - 2
5.3.1 Alarm Categories ...........................................................................................................................5 - 2
5.3.2 Alarm Priorities ...............................................................................................................................5 - 2
5.3.3 Alarm Indicators ............................................................................................................................5 - 2
5.3.4 Alarm Status Symbols ..................................................................................................................5 - 3
5.4 Checking Alarm List .....................................................................................................................................5 - 4
5.5 Accessing On-screen Help for Technical Alarms (AlarmSight) .....................................................5 - 4
5.6 Changing Alarm Settings ...........................................................................................................................5 - 4
5.6.1 Setting Parameter Alarm Properties (Continuous Monitoring Mode) .......................5 - 4
5.6.2 Changing the Alarm Volume ....................................................................................................5 - 5
5.6.3 Setting the Apnea Delay Time ..................................................................................................5 - 5
5.6.4 Restoring the Default Alarm Settings ....................................................................................5 - 5
5.7 Pausing Alarms/Pausing Alarm Tones ..................................................................................................5 - 6
5.7.1 Pausing Alarms ..............................................................................................................................5 - 6
5.7.2 Pausing Alarm Sound ..................................................................................................................5 - 7
5.8 Resetting Alarms ...........................................................................................................................................5 - 8
5.8.1 Resetting Physiological Alarms ................................................................................................5 - 8
5.8.2 Resetting Technical Alarms .......................................................................................................5 - 8

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5.9 Latching Alarms ............................................................................................................................................5 - 9
5.10 Nurse Call ......................................................................................................................................................5 - 9
5.11 Testing Alarms .......................................................................................................................................... 5 - 10
6 Monitoring Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) ...........................................................................6 - 1
6.1 SpO2Introduction ........................................................................................................................................6 - 1
6.2 SpO2Safety Information ............................................................................................................................6 - 2
6.3 SpO2Measurement Limitations ..............................................................................................................6 - 3
6.4 SpO2Display ...................................................................................................................................................6 - 5
6.5 Preparing for SpO2 Monitoring ...............................................................................................................6 - 5
6.6 Changing the SpO2Settings ....................................................................................................................6 - 6
6.6.1 Changing the SpO2Alarm Settings ........................................................................................6 - 6
6.6.2 Nellcor SatSecondsTM Alarm Management .........................................................................6 - 7
6.6.3 Setting the Nellcor SpO2SatSeconds ....................................................................................6 - 8
6.6.4 Setting SpO2Sensitivity (for Masimo SpO2) ........................................................................6 - 8
6.6.5 Enabling FastSAT (for Masimo SpO2) .....................................................................................6 - 9
6.6.6 Displaying SIQ (for Masimo SpO2) ....................................................................................... 6 - 10
6.6.7 Changing Averaging Time (for Masimo SpO2) ................................................................ 6 - 10
6.6.8 Showing/Hiding PI ..................................................................................................................... 6 - 11
6.6.9 Monitoring SpO2and NIBP Simultaneously ..................................................................... 6 - 11
6.6.10 Changing the Sweep Speed of the Pleth Wave ............................................................ 6 - 11
6.7 SpO2Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 6 - 11
6.8 Nellcor Information ................................................................................................................................... 6 - 12
6.9 Masimo Information ................................................................................................................................. 6 - 13
6.10 Masimo End-User License Agreement ............................................................................................ 6 - 13
7 Monitoring PR .............................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.1 PR Introduction .............................................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.2 PR Display ........................................................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.3 Changing the PR Settings ..........................................................................................................................7 - 1
7.3.1 Changing the PR Alarm Settings .............................................................................................7 - 1
7.3.2 Changing the Pulse Volume ......................................................................................................7 - 2
7.3.3 Enabling Irregular PR ...................................................................................................................7 - 2
8 Measuring Temperature (Temp) ................................................................................................8 - 1
8.1 Temp Introduction .......................................................................................................................................8 - 1
8.2 Temp Display .................................................................................................................................................8 - 1
8.3 Monitoring Temp with SmarTemp™ Module .....................................................................................8 - 2
8.3.1 Measuring Temp ...........................................................................................................................8 - 3
8.3.2 Disinfecting Temperature Probe .............................................................................................8 - 5
8.4 Monitoring Temp with Exergen TemporalScanner™ Thermometer ........................................8 - 6
8.4.1 Safety Information ........................................................................................................................8 - 6
8.4.2 Taking a Temperature with the TemporalScanner™ ........................................................8 - 7
8.4.3 Understanding the TemporalScanner™ Thermometer LED Display ..........................8 - 8
8.4.4 Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion ...........................................................................................8 - 9

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8.4.5 Replacing the Battery ..................................................................................................................8 - 9
8.4.6 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 8 - 10
8.4.7 Cleaning the TemporalScanner™ Thermometer ............................................................ 8 - 10
8.5 Manually Inputting Temp ....................................................................................................................... 8 - 11
9 Measuring Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) .......................................................................9 - 1
9.1 NIBP Introduction .........................................................................................................................................9 - 1
9.2 NIBP Safety Information .............................................................................................................................9 - 2
9.3 NIBP Measurement Limitations ...............................................................................................................9 - 3
9.4 Measurement Modes ..................................................................................................................................9 - 3
9.5 NIBP Display ....................................................................................................................................................9 - 4
9.6 Preparing for NIBP Measurement ...........................................................................................................9 - 5
9.6.1 Preparing the Patient for NIBP Measurement ....................................................................9 - 5
9.6.2 Placing the NIBP Cuff ...................................................................................................................9 - 6
9.7 Performing Measurement .........................................................................................................................9 - 7
9.7.1 Performing Manual Measurement ..........................................................................................9 - 7
9.7.2 Performing Auto Measurement ...............................................................................................9 - 8
9.7.3 Performing STAT Measurement ..............................................................................................9 - 8
9.7.4 Performing Sequence Measurement .....................................................................................9 - 9
9.8 Changing NIBP Settings .............................................................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.1 Setting the NIBP Alarm Properties ..........................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.2 Setting the NIBP Interval ............................................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.3 Selecting NIBP Start Mode .........................................................................................................9 - 9
9.8.4 Enabling the NIBP End Tone .................................................................................................. 9 - 10
9.8.5 Setting NIBP Sequence ............................................................................................................ 9 - 10
9.8.6 Setting the NIBP Display Format ..........................................................................................9-10
9.8.7 Setting the NIBP Alarm Limits Display Switch ................................................................. 9 - 11
9.8.8 Setting Measurement Times .................................................................................................. 9 - 11
9.8.9 Correcting the NIBP Measurements .................................................................................... 9 - 11
9.9 BP Averaging ............................................................................................................................................... 9 - 11
9.9.1 Enabling BP Averaging ............................................................................................................. 9 - 11
9.9.2 BP Averaging Display ................................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.9.3 Performing BP Averaging ........................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.9.4 Changing BP Averaging Settings ......................................................................................... 9 - 13
9.10 Orthostatic BP Measurement .............................................................................................................. 9 - 14
9.10.1 Enabling Orthostatic BP Measurement ........................................................................... 9 - 14
9.10.2 Orthostatic BP Measurement Display .............................................................................. 9 - 14
9.10.3 Performing Orthostatic BP Measurement ...................................................................... 9 - 15
9.10.4 Changing Orthostatic BP Measurement Settings ........................................................ 9 - 15
9.11 Assisting Venous Puncture .................................................................................................................. 9 - 17
9.12 NIBP Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 9 - 17
10 Monitoring Carbon Dioxide (CO2) .........................................................................................10 - 1
10.1 CO2Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 10 - 1
10.2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 - 1