Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 76)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring SpO2, SpCO, and SpMet
Volume
To adjust the pulse tone volume:
Sensitivity
The sensitivity setting allows you to adjust the oximeter to either NORMAL or HIGH for differing
perfusion states.
To adjust sensitivity:
1. Outline and select the SpO
2
area on the Home Screen.
2. Select SENSITIVITY and then select NORMAL or HIGH .
Note: NORMAL sensitivity is recommended for most patients. The HIGH sensitivity setting allows
SpO
2
monitoring under low perfusion states, such as the severe hypotension of shock. However,
when SpO
2
sensitivity is set to HIGH , the signal is more susceptible to artifact. Monitor the
patient closely when using the HIGH sensitivity setting.
Averaging Time
Averaging time allows you to adjust the time period that is used to average the SpO
2
value.
To adjust averaging time:
1. Outline and select the SpO
2
area on the Home Screen.
2. Select AVERAGING TIME and then select one of the following:
• 4 Seconds
• 8 Seconds
• 12 Seconds
• 16 Seconds
Note: Averaging time of 8 seconds is recommended for most patients. For patients with rapidly
changing SpO
2
values, 4 seconds is recommended. Use a 12- or 16-second time period when
artifact is affecting the performance of the pulse oximeter.
1. Rotate the SPEED DIAL to outline the SpO
2
area on the Home Screen.
2. Press the SPEED DIAL.
3. Highlight and select SPO2 VOLUME.
4. Rotate the SPEED DIAL to the desired
volume.
5. Press the SPEED DIAL to set the volume.
SpO2_SpCo_SpMet
Parameter
SpO2 Volume
Sensitivity
Averaging Time
SpO2
Normal
8 Seconds