Welch Allyn 206EL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 133)

Reference Guide Glossary 129
Pulse Rate. The heart rate determined from either a pressure channel, SpO
2
, or NIBP;
expressed in units per minute or 1/min.
Pushbutton. See Buttons.
Range Mode. The method used in invasive pressure display to show two waveforms
against the same pressure scale.
Rescale Mode. The method used in invasive pressure display to show each waveform
against its own scale. The scale is automatically selected for best viewing of the
entire waveform.
Respiration. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs and with the cells
of the body.
RR. Respiration rate, a measure of the frequency of respiration. See also Impedance
Pneumography.
Sensors. The electrodes, transducers, probes, etc. used to obtain patient information.
Serial Number. The unique number assigned to the monitor. It is located on the rear
panel label.
Sidestream. A respiratory CO
2
measurement technique which can be used for intubated
or non-intubated patients.
Software Version Number. The unique number assigned to the version of the Propaq
Encore's internal programming. This number appears in the Startup window.
SpO
2
. The standard term assigned to measuring oxygen saturation using a pulse
oximeter. The SpO
2
patient channel noninvasively measures oxygen saturation of
arteriolar hemoglobin at a peripheral measurement site, such as a finger, toe, or the
bridge of the nose.
Startup Window. The information window that appears while the monitor performs its
powerup test just after you turn on the Propaq Encore. This information includes the
Propaq Encore model number and software version number.
Status Window. A window that appears and contains information about the Propaq
Encore.
SYNC. Synchronization. Two uses apply:
A digital output pulse from the right side panel that starts within 35 msec of the peak
of a QRS complex and is used for cardioversion.
A message in the SpO
2
display indicating successful C-Lock.
Temporary Patient Alarm. An alarm limit violation that occurred and was corrected
without operator intervention.