Sun-Tech CT40 Reference guide

Quick Reference Cards
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Memory Button
• Short Press: Save measurement(s).
• Long Press (Hold 4 seconds): Access saved readings
(See pages 7-10 for more information.)
Toggle Mode Button
• Short Press: Locate and choose between Automatic
BP Mode, Averaging Mode and Auscultatory Sphyg
(Manual) Mode.
• Long Press (Hold 4 seconds): Switch between
pediatric or adult mode.
(See pages 4-6 for more information.)
Buttons and Knob Functions
1

Start/Stop Button
• Press this button to start or stop a BP measurement.
Home Button
• Press this button to return to the main display.
Selection Knob
This round knob rotates clockwise and counterclock-
wise and can be pressed to select different options on
the device. This can also be used to change parameters
and to make selections such as adult or pediatric mode.
Buttons and Knob Functions (continued)
2

Single Measurement BP
Make sure the screen is set as shown here.
• Ensure values are cleared from display as shown
above.
• Press Start/Stop Button .
• Inate/deate cycle begins automatically and
continues until results are displayed.
• A long beep will sound to indicate measurement is
complete.
• Press the Start/Stop Button to stop a BP
measurement in progress if necessary.
3

Auscultatory SphygMode
Make sure the screen is set as shown here.
• Select max pressure. Rotate the Selection Knob
and press.
• Place stethoscope over artery.
• Press Start/Stop Button to inate cuff
automatically.
• Similar to an analog sphyg gauge, the display shows
current cuff pressure. When cuff reaches max
pressure, deation will begin automatically.
• Listen for K-sounds while watching displayed
pressure. Note SYS and DIA.
4

Averaging Mode
Make sure the screen is set as shown here.
When selecting this mode, the
averaging indicator will
ash to let you decide how many
readings they would like
averaged.
• Select number of readings by rotating the Selection Knob.
• Push the Selection Knob to set the number of readings.
• When the minute ashes:
• Select the number of minutes prior to the initial
reading by using the Selection Knob.
• Select the time between measurements by rotating
the Selection Knob
• Press the knob 1 time once the desired selection has been
displayed.
• The timer will then count down the seconds until the
rst reading begins.
• After all measurements are taken and averaged, the
results will be displayed.
• A long beep will sound to indicate averaging is complete.
5

Saving Readings Without EMR Connectivity
The SunTech CT40 does not have to be connected to
an EMR system to save measurements. You can easily
save them to the device’s own memory.
• With the patient’s current measurements displayed
on the screen, press the Memory Button for less
than 4 seconds.
• The Check icon and the Memory icon will ash
on and off 2 times.
• If the display turns to a blank screen/show, null values,
and the Check Mark icon ashes 2 more times, this
veries the measurements are successfully stored to
the device’s memory.
Note: The CT40 does not autosave. You must save the measurement
to the memory after each reading.
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Saving Readings With EMR Connectivity
Technicians may have already connected the SunTech
CT40 to your facility’s EMR system. If so, you can easily
send measurements directly to the EMR.
• With the patient’s current measurements displayed on
the screen, press the Memory Button . The EMR
icon and Check Mark Icon will begin ashing.
• Press the Selection Knob to send the data to the EMR.
• If the measurements are delivered to the EMR
successfully, you will see the EMR Message icon
and the Check Mark icon ash 4 times.
To store the displayed measurements in the device
memory without sending to the EMR:
• Press the Memory Button .
• While the EMR and Check icons are ashing, turn the
Selection Knob until the X Icon is displayed.
• Press the Selection Knob.
• The measurements will be saved to the device’s
memory only.
Note: The CT40 does not autosave. You must save the measurement
to the memory after each reading.
7

Adult Mode to Pediatric Mode
Adult BP Mode icon Pediatric BP Mode icon
• Hold the Toggle Mode button down for 4 seconds
until the adult or pediatric icons start blinking.
• Turn the Selection Knob in either direction to select
the desired icon.
• Once you have selected the intended mode, press the
Selection Knob to nalize this selection.
Note: Adult and Pediatric mode can be used in conjunction with any
type of measurement mode.
8

Accessing Saved Measurements
• Press and hold the Memory Button on the front
of the device for 4 seconds, then press the Selection
Knob. Readings number and selection knob ring will
ash. You will then be able to use the Selection Knob
to scroll through prior readings.
• Press the Memory Button or the Home Button to exit
Memory Mode.
9

Deleting Saved Measurements
To clear a single measurement from memory:
• Press the Selection Knob while in Memory Mode.
• The Memory Delete icon and the Check icon will
ash, along with the Memory Identier number.
• Ensure you are viewing the measurement you wish to
delete.
• Press the Selection Knob to delete that measurement.
Rotate the knob clockwise until the X icon ashes
and then press to cancel the deletion.
To clear all measurement values from memory:
• Press and hold the Memory Button for less than
3 seconds. Continue holding the memory button while
simultaneously pressing the selection knob.
• The Memory Delete icon and Check icon will ash
in sync with the Memory icon and the Selection
Knob. All other values on the screen will be blank.
• Press the Selection Knob again to delete all
measurements. Rotate the knob clockwise until the X
icon ashes and press the Selection Knob to cancel
the deletion.
10

Common Status Codes for Blood Pressure
If the SunTech CT40 has a problem taking a measure-
ment, you may see a code on the display screen.
The will ash when the blood pressure measurement
is shown, while displaying the code.
Common corrective actions are suggested below:
Cuff/Patient Check:
• Check that the cuff is in the correct position.
• Check that the cuff is properly tightened.
• Check that there is no excessive clothing or pressure
between the arm and the cuff.
• Check that the cuff being used is the correct size.
• Ensure that the patient is not moving excessively.
• Once you have completed these checks, try taking
another BP reading.
Equipment Check:
• Ensure that the hose has no sharp bends or is
pinched.
11

Common Status Codes for Temperature
If the SunTech CT40 has a problem taking a measure-
ment, you may see a code on the display screen.
The will ash when the temperature measurement is
shown, while displaying the code.
Common corrective actions are suggested below:
Touchless IR:
• Make sure that the patient has been at rest for a few minutes.
• If the patient has been in a cold environment, make sure
that he/she has acclimated to the indoor temperature.
• If this does not work, power off and repower on the
CT40. Retry reading.
• If this does not work, replace the Temp option, or call
SMI Customer Service.
FILAC:
• FILAC: Make sure that the patient has not had any
warm beverages recently (oral).
• Remove and then replace the probe in the well. Retry reading.
• If does not work, power off and repower on the CT40.
12

Common Status Codes for SpO2
If the SunTech CT40 has a problem taking a measure-
ment, you may see a code on the display screen.
The will ash when the SpO2measurement is shown,
while displaying the code.
• Remove the sensor from the patient, and ensure
proper sensor positioning.
• Place on opposite hand or alternate site.
• Avoid ngers with nail polish or articial nails.
• Attempt a new measurement ensuring proper protocol
in section 7 of the SunTech CT40 User Manual.
• If does not work, power off and repower on the CT40.
Retry reading
13

Printing Results with Optional Thermal Printer
To print the information currently displayed on the CT40
screen, press the print button on the optional thermal
printer
Please ensure that the green LED is lit and unblinking
(see below) before printing.
Reset Print
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