Fluke Biomedical MPS450 - Manual (Page 17)

Introduction and Specifications
Introduction
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Introduction
When the term “simulation” is used in connection with ECG, Respiration, Temperature,
IBP or Cardiac Output, the simulation is electrical.
The MPS450 Multiparameter Simulator (the MPS450) is an electronic signal source for
determining if patient monitors are performing within their operating specifications. The
MPS450 provides the following function categories:
• ECG Functions
• Arrhythmia Functions
• ECG-Performance Testing
• Respiration
• Blood Pressure
• Temperature
• Cardiac Output (Optional)
• Fetal/Maternal ECG and IUP (Optional)
The MPS450 is a lightweight, battery-powered unit that is portable enough to test a
patient monitor anywhere the monitor is being used. This device is not to replace clinical
testing of waveform detecting devices such as patient monitors.
The microprocessor control of the MPS450, combined with extensive digital memory,
assures rapid test and verification of cardiac-monitoring medical equipment. All
simulation settings are read easily on the clear, built-in LCD (liquid crystal display), with
adjustable viewing “angle” (contrast). Tests and simulations can be selected quickly and
easily, by choosing menu selections, by using front-panel keys to enter numeric codes for
actions, or by using computer control.
A cross-referenced listing of MPS450 actions, numeric codes, and remote-entry
commands is available in Chapter 4: “Remote Operations.”
MPS450 Features
The MPS450 provides control over the widest array of testing parameters, while also
providing simplicity in design and user interface. A keypad enables the easy entry of
functions, parameters, and codes; easy-access jacks simplify quick connection to
monitoring devices.
The wide variety of abnormal ECG waveforms replicated by the MPS450 can be used not
only for testing arrhythmia-detection systems, but also for training medical personnel,
hospital administrators, and staff. The MPS450 can be used to teach techniques for
recognizing normal and abnormal conditions in the heart, lungs, and circulatory system,
as well as techniques for CPR and defibrillation/cardioversion. Cardiac physiologists can
learn how to interpret ECG waveforms; respiratory physiologists can learn
pulmonary/respiratory analysis techniques.
The groupings in Table 1-1 list the main categories of MPS450 functions. Each of these
function groupings is explained in a corresponding section.