Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Manual

Vital Signs Monitor
300 Series
Directions for use
Software version 1.2X

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Contents
1 - General information ......................................1
About this manual.................................................1
Intended use.....................................................1
Symbols ........................................................2
Product overview .................................................3
Warnings and cautions .............................................4
Displays, indicators, controls, and connections ..........................6
2-Setup ..................................................9
Connections .....................................................9
Power on, power-on self-test, and power off...........................15
Configuring operating parameters ...................................16
3-Patientmonitoring ......................................29
Monitoringbloodpressure.........................................29
Monitoringpulserate.............................................35
Monitoring SpO2.................................................36
Monitoringtemperature...........................................39
4-Alarmsandalerts .......................................47
Respondingtoapatientalarm ......................................47
Respondingtoanequipmentalert...................................47
Alarmindicators .................................................49
Setting alarms...................................................49
Nursecall ......................................................51
Errorcodes.....................................................53
5-Reviewingpatientdata...................................55
Displayingstoredpatientdata ......................................55
Printingpatientdata..............................................55
Erasingpatientdata ..............................................60
Replacingtheprinterpapersupply...................................61
6-Operatormaintenance ...................................63
Cleaning .......................................................63
Storage........................................................63
Recyclingmonitorcomponents .....................................64

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7-Reference..............................................65
Battery operation ................................................65
Monitor specifications ............................................66
Factory default settings ...........................................74
Limitedwarranty ..........................................75
Index ....................................................77

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General information
About this manual
This manual contains information about the Welch Allyn®Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series
monitor. The series includes the following models:
All operators must read and understand this manual before using the monitor.
All technicians and other service personnel must read and understand this manual before
attempting to set up, configure, troubleshoot, or service the monitor.
All information in this manual, including the illustrations, is based on a monitor configured
with the Temperature, SpO2, and Printer options. If your monitor configuration lacks any
of these options, then some information in this manual does not apply.
Intended use
The VSM series of monitors are intended to be used by clinicians and medically qualified
personnel for monitoring of noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature,
noninvasive functional oxygen saturation of arteriolar hemoglobin (SpO2), and body
temperature in normal and axillary modes of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
The most likely locations for patients to be monitored are general med/surg. floors,
general hospital and alternate care environments. This device is available for sale only
upon the order of a physician or licensed health care professional.
Model Features Model Features
53000 Standard (NIBP, Pulse Rate, and MAP) 53S00 Standard + Masimo®SpO2
5300P Standard + Printer 53ST0 Standard + Masimo SpO2+ Temperature
530T0 Standard + Temperature 53S0P Standard + Masimo SpO2+ Printer
530TP Standard + Temperature + Printer 53STP Standard + Masimo SpO2+ Temperature + Printer

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Symbols
The symbols illustrated on the following pages appear on the monitor or in this document.
Table 1. Symbols: Certification and Operation
Table 2. Symbols: Shipping, Storing, and Environment
Table 3. Symbols: Connectors
Table 4. Symbols: Printer Door
This device has been tested and certified by
the Canadian Standards Association
International to comply with applicable U.S.
and Canadian medical safety standards.
Urgent alarm notification (output to Nurse Call
system)
The CE Mark and Notified Body Registration
Number signify that the device meets all
essential requirements of the European
Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.
Recycle used batteries properly and in
accordance with local regulations.
Do not dispose of batteries in refuse containers.
Recycle the monitor and battery separately from other disposables. (See “Recycling monitor components”
on page 64.)
Australian Registered Importer Sealed lead-acid battery, 6V 4 Ah
Patient connections (NIBP/Temp) are Type BF,
and protected against defibrillation.
Patient connections (SpO2)areTypeBF.
WARNING Indicates conditions that could lead to illness, injury, or death.
Caution In this manual, indicates conditions that could damage equipment or other property.
Caution On the product, means “Consult accompanying documentation.”
Keep this end of the package or shipping
crate up.
Protect the monitor from exposure to rain.
Fragile contents—handle with care. Do not subject the monitor to altitudes outside
these limits.
Do not expose the monitor to relative
humidity above this limit.
Limit stacking to this number of units.
Do not expose the monitor to temperatures
outside these limits.
Temperature Probe Cable Connector SpO2 SpO2Sensor Cable Connector
RS232 Cable Connector AC Power Adapter Cable Connector
Nurse Call Cable Connector NIBP Hose Connector
Press to open the printer door Load paper this direction

Directions for Use Chapter 1 General information 3
The functions of the monitor front panel controls illustrated here are described in detail
elsewhere in this document.
Table 5. Front Panel Controls
Table 6. Front Panel Displays and Indicators
Product overview
The monitor can monitor systolic and diastolic noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP), pulse
rate, and MAP (mean arterial pressure). Units configured with the appropriate options can
also simultaneously monitor temperature and SpO2, and can continuously monitor
pulse rate.
All vital-sign measurements are displayed on the front panel of the monitor. These
measurements can also be printed, using the optional integrated thermal printer.
The monitor provides programmable audible and visual alarms and automatic NIBP
measurements at selectable intervals. It can also be configured to provide an alarm-
activated Nurse Call function.
Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certified to
the respective IEC standards (IEC 60950 for data-processing equipment, IEC 60601-1 for
medical equipment). All such configurations must comply with the system standard
IEC 60601-1-1.
Set alarm limits Power on/off
Silence alarms Print patient data
Scroll up/down
Scroll forward/back
Increase/decrease value
(The scroll icon appears as these two arrows
in the documentation.)
Review patient data
Set an NIBP automatic measurement interval Start/stop an NIBP cycle (AUTO button)
Cycle to the next menu selections
SYS
DIA
SpO2
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Arterial hemoglobin oxygen saturation
Temperature
Pulse rate pulse
amplitude
indicator
Pulse strength
message
window
MAP (mean arterial pressure) Neonatal
Degrees Celsius Pediatric
Degrees Fahrenheit Adult
Monitored temperature AC power
Battery charging (flashing)
Battery charged (steady)
Battery discharged
ºC
ºC
ºF
ºF
M
M

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Warnings and cautions
All operating and service personnel must be familiar with the information presented here,
and with other warnings and cautions which appear throughout this document.
Warning and caution labels can appear on the monitor, the packaging, the shipping
container, or in this document.
General warnings
Caution Anyone connecting additional equipment to the signal input part or
signal output part of this monitor configures a medical system and is
responsible for verifying that the system complies with the requirements of the
system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by Welch Allyn could void the purchaser’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING Many environmental variables, including patient physiology and
clinical application, can affect the accuracy and performance of the device. The
clinician must verify all vital signs information prior to patient intervention.
WARNING The monitor is for use only by medical clinicians. Although this
document might illustrate medical monitoring techniques, the monitor must be
used only by trained clinicians who know how to take and interpret a patient’s
vital signs.
WARNING Disconnect the SpO2cable from the monitor before defibrillating the
patient.
WARNING During defibrillation, keep the defibrillation discharge paddles away
from any conductive parts that might already be in contact with the patient.
WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit
www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate
patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.
WARNING Do not operate the monitor in the presence of magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) or hyperbaric chambers.
WARNING Do not operate the monitor in the presence of a flammable
anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide, or in oxygen-enriched
environments, or in any other potentially explosive environment.
WARNING It is the clinician’s responsibility to set or verify alarm limits
appropriate to each patient.
WARNING Never allow any liquid to enter any monitor connector. If a connector
does come in contact with liquid:
1. Remove the monitor from service.
2. Use warm, dry air to dry the connector.
3. Thoroughly test and verify operation before returning the monitor to service.

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General cautions
WARNING Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor.
WARNING If the monitor is dropped or damaged, it must be thoroughly tested
by a qualified service person before it is returned to service.
WARNING Periodically check all cords and cables for damage, wear, or fraying;
replace as needed.
WARNING The monitor contains no operator-serviceable parts, other than the
replaceable paper roll.
WARNING If the battery shows any signs of damage, leakage, or cracking, it
must be replaced immediately, by a qualified service person, and only with a
battery approved by Welch Allyn.
WARNING Always recycle batteries according to local regulations. Never
dispose of batteries in refuse containers.
WARNING Do not use the monitor on patients who are linked to a heart
machine or a lung machine.
WARNING Do not use the monitor on patients who are experiencing
convulsions or tremors.
WARNING Do not use the pulse oximeter as a replacement or substitute for
ECG-based arrhythmia analysis.
Caution If the accuracy of any measurement is in doubt, verify the patient’s vital
sign by another method. If the monitor is not measuring accurately, have it
inspected by a qualified service person.
Caution Be sure that the monitor is securely located on a flat surface or properly
suspended by means of appropriate mounting equipment.
Caution Do not autoclave the monitor.
Caution Do not place cups, glasses, or other fluid containers or vessels on
the monitor.
Caution Users should check for audible alarm function every time the VSM 300
is used. During the normal power-up cycle, two audible tones are emitted
immediately after the self-test is complete. If these tones do not sound, the audio
has failed. Remove the device from service and contact Welch Allyn.
The loss of the audible alarm could cause a delay in a clinician learning of an alarm
condition for the following conditions: 1) hypotension or hypertension, 2) low
blood oxygen content (SpO2), 3) low or high pulse rate, 4) other alarm conditions
relating to the loss of monitoring of a patient (e.g., a “sensor off” condition). Such
delay could potentially result in injury to the patient.

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Displays, indicators, controls, and connections
This section describes the measurement displays, status indicators, function controls, and
connections of the monitor.
Numeric measurement and message displays
SYS,DIA, and SpO2.
Displays systolic and diastolic
blood pressure and SpO2, or
related alarm thresholds and
error codes. (See “Error codes”
on page 53.)
Displays pulse rate and
temperature, or related alarm
thresholds and error codes.
(Message window)
Displays the current date and time, MAP measurements, and alarm
thresholds. Displays configuration settings, error codes, software version
numbers, and printer status.