Mindray iMEC8 Vet User manual

iMEC8 Vet
Portable Multi-Parameter Veterinary
Monitor
Operator’s Manual

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Release date:2019-01
Revision: 3.0
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WARNING
This equipment must be operated by skilled/trained clinical professionals.
It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment to carry out a reasonable
service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may result in machine breakdown or personal injury.
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 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.
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NOTE
Upon request, Mindray provides circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions, calibration
instructions, or other information which assist the user’s appropriately qualified technical personnel to
repair those parts of the equipment which are designated by Mindray DS USA, Inc. as repairable.

Company Contact
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address: Mindray Building, Keji 12th Road South, Hi-tech industrial park,
Nanshan,Shenzhen 518057,P.R.China
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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 your 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 critically ill patients.
Illustrations
All illustrations in this manual serve as examples only. They may not necessarily reflect the setup or data displayed on
your monitor.
Conventions
Italic text is used in this manual to quote the referenced chapters or sections.
[ ] is used to enclose screen texts.
→is used to indicate operational procedures.
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Contents
1 Safety..............................................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Safety Information.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Dangers.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Warnings........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.1.3 Cautions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.4 Notes............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Equipment Symbols................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-3
2 The Basics .......................................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Monitor Description................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Front View ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Side View ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Rear View..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 Display Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6 QuickKeys.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-7
3 Basic Operations ............................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Unpacking and Checking ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Environmental Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Turning Power On ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Starting Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Turning the Monitor Off.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Using Keys................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Using the Touchscreen............................................................................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.6 Setting the Screen.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.7 Using the On-screen Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-5
3.8 Using the Timer ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.9 Using the Main Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.10 Changing General Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.10.1 Setting up a Monitor................................................................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.10.2 Changing Language ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-7
3.10.3 Adjusting the Screen Brightness.......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.10.4 Showing/Hiding Online Help Information........................................................................................................................ 3-7
3.10.5 Setting the Date and Time..................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.10.6 Adjusting Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.11 Setting Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-8
3.11.1 Switching the Parameters On/Off........................................................................................................................................ 3-8
3.11.2 Accessing the Parameters Menu.......................................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.12 Operating Modes ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-9

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3.12.1 Monitoring Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3-9
3.12.2 Night Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.12.3 Privacy Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.12.4 Demo Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-10
3.12.5 Standby Mode......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-10
4 Managing Patients.........................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Admitting a Patient .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Quick Admitting a Patient......................................................................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Querying and Obtaining Patient Information..................................................................................................................................4-2
4.4 Associating Patient Information........................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.5 Editing Patient Information....................................................................................................................................................................4-3
4.6 Discharging a Patient............................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.7 Transferring a Patient............................................................................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.7.1 Transferring Data from the Monitor to a USB Drive .......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.7.2 Transferring Data from a USB Drive to the Monitor .......................................................................................................... 4-5
4.8 Connecting to a Central Monitoring System.................................................................................................................................... 4-6
5 Managing Configurations .............................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Entering the [Manage Configuration] Menu .................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Setting Default Configuration...............................................................................................................................................................5-2
5.4 Saving Current Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.5 Editing a Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.6 Deleting a Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................5-3
5.7 Transferring a Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.8 Loading a Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.9 Restoring the Latest Configuration Automatically .........................................................................................................................5-4
5.10 Modifying Password .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5-4
6 User Screens...................................................................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Tailoring Your Screens.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1.1 Changing the Wave Line Size................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Changing Measurement Colors .............................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1.3 Changing Screen Layout ...........................................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Viewing Minitrends................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2.1 Having a Split-Screen View of Minitrends............................................................................................................................6-1
6.2.2 Setting Minitrends.......................................................................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Viewing OxyCRG........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6-2
6.4 Viewing Other Patients............................................................................................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4.1 Care Group..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.2 Viewing the Care Group Overview Bar..................................................................................................................................6-4
6.4.3 Understanding the [View Other Patient] Window ............................................................................................................6-4
6.5 Understanding the Big Numerics Screen ..........................................................................................................................................6-5
7 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................................7-1

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7.1 Alarm Categories ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Alarm Levels ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3 Alarm Indicators........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.3.1 Alarm Lamp................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.2 Alarm Message............................................................................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.3.3 Flashing Numeric ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.4 Audible Alarm Tones .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-3
7.3.5 Alarm Status Symbols................................................................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.4 Alarm Tone Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.1 Setting the Minimum Alarm Volume .................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.2 Changing the Alarm Volume ................................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.3 Setting the Interval between Alarm Sounds ...................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.4 Changing the Alarm Tone Pattern.......................................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.4.5 Setting the Reminder Tones..................................................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.5 Understanding the Alarm Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 7-5
7.5.1 Setting Alarm Properties for All Parameters....................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.5.2 Adjusting Alarm Limits Automatically.................................................................................................................................. 7-6
7.5.3 Setting Alarm Delay Time......................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
7.5.4 Setting SpO2Technical Alarm Delay...................................................................................................................................... 7-8
7.5.5 Setting Recording Length ........................................................................................................................................................ 7-8
7.5.6 Intubation Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
7.6 Pausing Alarms.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.7 Switching Off All Alarms......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.8 Silencing the Alarm Sound.................................................................................................................................................................. 7-10
7.9 Latching Alarms ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-10
7.10 Silencing Technical Alarms................................................................................................................................................................ 7-10
7.11 Testing Alarms....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
7.12 When an Alarm Occurs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
7.13 Using Care Group Alarms................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
7.13.1 Care Group Auto Alarms....................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
7.13.2 Setting Care Group Alert Tone............................................................................................................................................ 7-12
7.13.3 Silencing Care Group Alarms .............................................................................................................................................. 7-12
8 Monitoring ECG..............................................................................................................................................................8-1
8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Safety............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.3 Preparing to Monitor ECG...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.3.1 Preparing the Patient and Placing the Electrodes ............................................................................................................ 8-1
8.3.2 Choosing AHA or IEC Lead Placement.................................................................................................................................. 8-2
8.3.3 ECG Lead Placements ................................................................................................................................................................ 8-2
8.3.4 Checking Paced Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 8-4
8.4 Understanding the ECG Display........................................................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.5 Changing ECG Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.5.1 Accessing ECG Menus................................................................................................................................................................ 8-5
8.5.2 Choosing the Alarm Source..................................................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.5.3 Setting the ECG Lead Set .......................................................................................................................................................... 8-6

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8.5.4 Choosing an ECG Display Screen............................................................................................................................................8-6
8.5.5 Changing the ECG Filter Settings ...........................................................................................................................................8-6
8.5.6 Setting the Notch Filter..............................................................................................................................................................8-7
8.5.7 Changing the Pacer Reject Settings.......................................................................................................................................8-7
8.5.8 Changing ECG Wave Settings ..................................................................................................................................................8-7
8.5.9 Enabling Smart Lead Off ...........................................................................................................................................................8-8
8.5.10 Setting the Alarm Level for ECG Lead Off Alarms............................................................................................................8-8
8.5.11 Adjusting QRS Volume............................................................................................................................................................. 8-8
8.5.12 About the Defibrillator Synchronization............................................................................................................................8-8
8.6 About ST Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8-8
8.6.1 Switching ST On and Off ...........................................................................................................................................................8-9
8.6.2 Changing ST Filter Settings ......................................................................................................................................................8-9
8.6.3 Understanding the ST Display.................................................................................................................................................8-9
8.6.4 Saving the Current ST Segment as Reference.................................................................................................................. 8-10
8.6.5 Changing the Reference Segment...................................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.6.6 Deleting a Reference Segment............................................................................................................................................. 8-10
8.6.7 Recording the ST Segment.................................................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.6.8 Changing the ST Alarm Limits.............................................................................................................................................. 8-10
8.6.9 Setting the ST Alarm Delay Time ......................................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.6.10 Adjusting ST Measurement Points.................................................................................................................................... 8-11
8.7 About Arrhythmia Monitoring........................................................................................................................................................... 8-12
8.7.1 Understanding the Arrhythmia Events.............................................................................................................................. 8-12
8.7.2 Changing Arrhythmia Alarm Settings................................................................................................................................ 8-13
8.7.3 Changing Arrhythmia Threshold Settings ........................................................................................................................ 8-13
8.7.4 Setting the Extended Arrhythmia ....................................................................................................................................... 8-13
8.7.5 Reviewing Arrhythmia Events .............................................................................................................................................. 8-14
8.8 ECG Relearning ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-14
8.8.1 Initiating an ECG Relearning Manually .............................................................................................................................. 8-14
8.8.2 Automatic ECG Relearning .................................................................................................................................................... 8-14
9 Monitoring Respiration (Resp) ......................................................................................................................................9-1
9.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Safety Information.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.3 Understanding the Resp Display..........................................................................................................................................................9-1
9.4 Placing Resp Electrodes ..........................................................................................................................................................................9-2
9.4.1 Optimizing Lead Placement for Resp....................................................................................................................................9-2
9.4.2 Cardiac Overlay ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9-2
9.4.3 Abdominal Breathing................................................................................................................................................................. 9-2
9.4.4 Lateral Chest Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................ 9-3
9.5 Choosing the Respiration Lead............................................................................................................................................................. 9-3
9.6 Changing the Apnea Alarm Delay .......................................................................................................................................................9-3
9.7 Changing Resp Detection Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................9-3
9.8 Changing Resp Wave Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................9-4
9.9 Setting RR Source...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-4
9.10 Setting alarm properties ......................................................................................................................................................................9-4
9.11 Switching Resp Measurement On/Off..............................................................................................................................................9-4