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Monitoring in Communication with Acuity

Monitoring in Communication

with Acuity

About Wireless Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Establishing Communication with Acuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Monitoring a Patient Outside of Network Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

About Acuity Message Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

About Wireless Monitoring

The model 802LTRN (wireless) monitor can operate either in standalone mode or in

communication with a Welch Allyn Acuity Central Station. (For information about

standalone monitoring, see “Standalone Monitoring” on page 49.)

While the wireless monitor is connected to the FlexNet network, patient data gathered by

the monitor is continuously stored at Acuity. At the Acuity station you can access this

patient information and perform administrative functions, including the following:

• Admit, transfer, and discharge a patient in the Acuity unit.

• Edit the patient description (name, physician, and so on).

• Review and print patient data such as trends and waveforms.

For more information about Acuity and the FlexNet wireless network, refer to Acuity

Directions For Use.

WARNING When monitoring a patient who has a pacemaker, position the

monitor to maintain a minimum distance of 6 inches (16 cm) between the monitor

and the pacemaker. If you have any reason to suspect that the monitor is

interfering with the pacemaker, immediately turn the monitor off and

provide appropriate patient care. The Health Industry Manufacturers

Association recommends this minimum distance (6 inches or 16 cm) between a

hand-held wireless radio and a pacemaker, which is consistent with the

independent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology

Research.

WARNING When considering a treatment protocol that involves wireless

communication of patient data, be aware of this limitation:

When the monitor is not connected to the network by wireless connection:

Acuity does not receive patient alarms or alerts from the monitor.

Acuity does not perform arrhythmia and ST analysis on patient data and

therefore does not generate related alarms.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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77 4 Monitoring in Communication with Acuity About Wireless Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Establishing Communication with Acuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Monitoring a Patient Outside of Network Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 About Acuity Message Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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78 Monitoring in Communication with Acuity Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor WARNING If you establish a USB link to any active host while the monitor is in network communication with Acuity, the wireless connection is lost. Note When the monitor is used in Canada: To provide maximum shielding (to prevent radio interference to the licensed service), the monitor is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows.
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Directions for Use Monitoring in Communication with Acuity 79 At the same time, Acuity downloads some configuration settings to the monitor. (See “About Acuity-Defined Configuration” on page 113.
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80 Monitoring in Communication with Acuity Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor Figure 76. Acuity Unit List STEWART, ANN 7762940 Adult II 12:41:32 Rm 263 1mV/cm 80 HR/min 12 Resp/min NIBP mmHg SELECT UNIT Emergency Department Pediatric 97 % SpO2 The monitor then displays a list of patients (Figure 77).
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Directions for Use Monitoring in Communication with Acuity 81 If Communication is Interrupted During Monitoring If communicated monitoring has begun and communication is then interrupted, the monitor displays an alert message (Figure 79). Figure 79. Alert Message: Communications Fault STEWART, ANN 7762940 Adult aVR 80 HR/min 12:41:32 Rm 263 2mV/cm NIBP mmHg 12 Resp/min 97 % SpO2 EQUIPMENT ALERT Communications fault Check Acuity/network connection Acknowledge Press to clear the message.
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82 Monitoring in Communication with Acuity Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor To access the Acuity Menu after connection has been established: 1. Highlight and press . The Wireless Mode popup menu appears (Figure 82). Depending on the level of network traffic, some interactions between the monitor and Acuity can take a few seconds to complete. Note 2. Highlight Acuity Menu and press . Figure 81.
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Directions for Use Monitoring in Communication with Acuity 83 To Disconnect From the Network Disconnecting the monitor from the network while the monitor is outside of network range greatly extends battery life. However, connection with the network must first have been established before this is possible. Note 1. Highlight and press . 2. Highlight Disconnect (Figure 82), press , and confirm. Figure 82.
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