Retia Medical ARGOS User manual

Patient Setup
Retia ARGOS Cardiac Output Monitor: Quick Start
Argos monitor shown with (l.) vital signs monitor port , transducer
port , and data port; and (r.) power switch and power cable input.
The Argos cardiac output monitor is lightweight,
portable, and simple to operate, with a convenient
touchscreen interface providing quickness and ease of
use.
Ensure the Argos monitor is mounted securely before
powering it on. (Your etia representative can provide
specific solutions, such as pole mounts or flat-surface
mounts.) Connect the unit to a working AC power outlet
using the included power cable.
The Argos monitor can receive a BP signal through either
of two configurations:
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Mounting
AFrom a vital signs monitor via a radial arterial
catheter (Configuration A):
BDirectly from a transducer from a radial artery
catheter, also connected to a transducer
(Configuration B):
In this case, the catheter must connect to the transducer
provided by your etia representative, via a radial arterial
pressure tubing line. To use Configuration B, see the
ARGOS Cardiac Output Monitor User Guide,
section 8.3.3, page 0.
This Quick Start Guide provides brief instructions for
using the Retia ARGOS Cardiac Output Monitor, and
is intended solely for experienced clinicians. Consult
the manual before clinical use.

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To use the Argos monitor with configuration :
A) Plug the power brick into an outlet, then attach
the power cable to the Argos monitor.
B) Connect the vital signs monitor to the Argos monitor
using an approved line-in connector.
To power on, press and hold the power button. On
startup, the user is presented with the Setup screen:
Choose metric or imperial units by tapping the
corresponding box.
Enter patient info by pressing Enter next to the field
labeled Patient ID. This brings up a number pad.
Enter all the patient data. When you are finished,
press the green OK button below the number pad to
save and proceed.
Verify you have entered all the patient data correctly,
then press Save at the bottom right of the screen. The
BP Selection screen appears.
Select External monitor, then press Ne t:
The Trends screen appears. Default parameters
displayed are Cardiac Output (CO), Stroke Volume
(SV), and Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV).
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