Welch Allyn 20хEL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - Reference Guide - Manual (Page 167)

Propaq Encore Reference Guide 167 Welch Allyn
PA
Pulmonary artery (label for an invasive blood pressure channel).
Parameter
See Vital Sign Parameter.
Patient Alarm
The condition that exists when a vital sign parameter numeric violates an alarm limit.
Patient Channel
ECG, P1, P2, T1, T2, SpO
2
, CO
2
, NIBP and RESP.
Patient Mode
Selects Adult, Pediatric, or Neonatal mode settings for the monitor. These settings determine
default alarm limits, maximum cuff inflation pressure, and other internal settings.
Pinout
The signal descriptions for each pin of a connector.
Polarization
The activity that occurs when dissimilar metals between ECG electrodes and leads meet. This
can cause dc offset and other signal problems.
PR
Pulse rate, expressed in units per minute or 1/min. This is displayed when the heart rate/
pulse rate source is from a pressure channel or SpO
2
.
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.