2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

CO RAD-57 CO RAD-57

Indications:  Patients suffering from exposure to byproducts of combustion, including fire victims of smoke inhalation, exposure to CO, firefighters during rehab activities, patients or families with complaints of general illness or headaches.  If atmospheric CO is detected at 10ppm or greater concentration, consider persons occupying the structure be evacuated and evaluated for carboxyhemoglobin. Precautions:  Very low perfusion at the monitored site may result in inaccurate readings. Consider another location.  A misapplied sensor or a sensor that becomes dislodged may cause inaccurate readings.  Do not use tape to secure the sensor to the site.

Steps

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1. Press the green power On/Off button to activate unit

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2. Place sensor on patient finger (observe top/bottom of sensor). Do NOT place on thumb or 5 th digit. If available, use the pediatric sensor if pt weighs less than 30kg (66 lbs).

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3. Four green LED’s below power button indicate battery level.

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4. Sensor calibrated to penetrate mid-nail, not cuticle area. No NOT force finger in too far

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5. RAD-57 will calibrate on the patient in about 5-8 seconds.

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6. Displays will come up in pulse oximeter (SpO2) mode.

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7. Pt graph will display perfusion strength.

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8. Display will show “SEN OFF” until sensor is on finger.

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9. Press orange “SpCO” button.

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10. Display will show SpCO level.

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11. Record levels on PCR.

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12. Press and hold the green power button to turn off unit.

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13. For specific operations or troubleshooting, refer to owner’s manual.

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