TMSi 95-0452-0200-0 User manual
User Manual
for the
Resistive Respiration Belt
Resistive Respiration Belt
Instructions for Use
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Contents
1INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3
1.2 INTENDED USE 3
1.3 INDICATIONS FOR USE 3
2ABOUT THIS MANUAL 4
3WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS 4
4CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 5
5OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
5.1 PLACING THE BELT 6
5.2 CONNECTING THE CABLE 7
5.3 STARTING A MEASUREMENT 8
6WASHING INSTRUCTIONS 8
6.1 OVERVIEW 8
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1 Introduction
Thank you for deciding to use the resistive respiration belt.
1.1 Product description
The resistive respiration belt is a device for measuring respiration without the use of gel
or other liquid. The resistive respiration belt is designed to be used exclusively with
TMSI signal acquisition devices.
The respiration belt consists of two parts which can be snapped together: an adjustable
and washable resistive belt, and a split interfacing cable.
1.2 Intended use
The resistive respiration belt is intended to measure respiration for biofeedback training,
research, and monitoring in a clinical or home environment.
The measurements can be done ambulant or stationary, depending on the TMSI
acquisition device.
The system is NOT intended for use in a life supporting system.
The belt may never be used on wounds.
The interfacing cable is only intended for use with the respiration belt. Don’t use the
cable for other purposes.
1.3 Indications for use
The resistive respiration belt is intended to be used by or under the supervision of a
qualified physician.
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2 About this manual
This manual contains general operating instructions for the physician who is going to
use the resistive respiration belt. To maximize the safety, service life and efficiency of
the system, it is important that you read this manual carefully.
3 Warnings and symbols
This section contains general warnings and precautionary measures that are important
for the safe use of the system.
: manual contains important safety information
: internally powered, type CF
This system is not suitable for sterilization.
Do not use aggressive chemicals to clean the system.
Not to be connected to a patient undergoing MRI, Electro surgery or defibrillation.
Not for critical patient monitoring.
Not defibrillator proof.
There are no known side effects from the use of this equipment.
Do not overstretch the belt, this may cause irreversible damage.
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4 Contents of the packaging
1 x Resistive respiration belt TMSi code: 95-0452-0200-0
Front view:
Top view:
1 x Resistive respiration cable TMSi code: 95-0452-0100-0
1x Belt Adjustment Aid (17cm, 20cm or 22 cm)TMSi code: 95-0452-0300-0-1
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5 Operating instructions
5.1 Placing the belt
a) Click the Belt Adjustment Aid on the respiration belt.
b) The belt can be placed around the chest of the patient with a strap. The distance
holder will determine the best distance between the measuring points for a good
respiration signal.
c) The strap may be placed on the right or left side according to the patient’s
preference. In the following pictures the strap is on the left side of the patient.
d) The snap connection points for the cable must be on the chest (anterior) of the
patient.
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e) Adjust the length of the belt (with the Belt Adjustment Aid still in place) depending
on placement and the size of the patient.
5.2 Connecting the cable
a) Remove the distance holder. Do not adjust the belt without the distance holder.
This can negatively influence the respiration signal and can damage the belt
when it is stretched too far.
b) Click the accompanied cable onto the belt, then connect the cable to a TMSI
acquisition device. For patient and operator safety never vice-versa!
There is no preference for placing the red or black connector.
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5.3 Starting a measurement
Start a measurement to either a graphical screen or recording device.
The signal will have an offset of a few hundred mV according to the amount of stretch in
rest when placed on the patient, and factors like aging of the belt.
The signal will have an amplitude of about 20-50 mV per stretched centimeter.
6 Washing instructions
6.1 Overview
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