2. Daily checksDaily checks
• Check the batteries’ power level:Check the batteries’ power level:
– if less than 3 bars – replace.if less than 3 bars – replace.
• The machine performs an automatic self test at 0300The machine performs an automatic self test at 0300
every day, with a printout.every day, with a printout.
• A dailyA daily user checkuser check should be performed, and the printoutshould be performed, and the printout
attached to the daily check-sheet (to be confirmed).attached to the daily check-sheet (to be confirmed).
• If a fault is found the device should be off-lined andIf a fault is found the device should be off-lined and
referred to the equipment officer for inspection andreferred to the equipment officer for inspection and
service.service.
• The device, consumables and cables should be visuallyThe device, consumables and cables should be visually
inspected for presence and damage.inspected for presence and damage.
3. BatteriesBatteries
• The Li Ion batteries are low maintenance and do not requireThe Li Ion batteries are low maintenance and do not require
regular rotation or cycling.regular rotation or cycling.
• Power loss with no use is 1% per month.Power loss with no use is 1% per month.
• The device has an automatic battery drain program that willThe device has an automatic battery drain program that will
diminish one battery to 20%, then switch to the second, and revertdiminish one battery to 20%, then switch to the second, and revert
to the original when the 2to the original when the 2ndnd
reaches 20%.reaches 20%.
• 2 fully charged batteries will provide:2 fully charged batteries will provide:
– 340 mins monitoring.340 mins monitoring.
– 320 mins pacing.320 mins pacing.
– 400 360J Shocks.400 360J Shocks.
• After low batt (both) warning:After low batt (both) warning:
– Minimum 12 mins monitoring.Minimum 12 mins monitoring.
– 10 min pacing10 min pacing
– 6 DC shocks.6 DC shocks.
• It is recommended to take spare batteries on projected extendedIt is recommended to take spare batteries on projected extended
missions. We don’t have external power at this stage (likelymissions. We don’t have external power at this stage (likely
retrofit in future).retrofit in future).
4. Pulse OximeterPulse Oximeter
• Contains “Massimo” pulse ox technologyContains “Massimo” pulse ox technology
to minimise interference.to minimise interference.
• Sensitivity can be increased in lowSensitivity can be increased in low
perfusion states – (select SpO2 usingperfusion states – (select SpO2 using
speed dial)speed dial)
• Defaulted to normal sensitivity to minimiseDefaulted to normal sensitivity to minimise
artefact.artefact.
5. DisplayDisplay
• Default Waveforms set to:Default Waveforms set to:
– ECG lead IIECG lead II
– Pulse Ox plethysmograph.Pulse Ox plethysmograph.
– CapnographCapnograph
(Note general ASNSW monitors set to ECG II,(Note general ASNSW monitors set to ECG II,
III, aVf)III, aVf)
• These can be altered using the speed dial.These can be altered using the speed dial.
6. Event log & markersEvent log & markers
• We have added RSI specific events:We have added RSI specific events:
– Ketamine, Sux, Midaz, Thio, Vec.Ketamine, Sux, Midaz, Thio, Vec.
• These are in addition to the pre-setThese are in addition to the pre-set
events.events.
• The previous 150 cases are automaticallyThe previous 150 cases are automatically
stored and can be retrieved, and printedstored and can be retrieved, and printed
out or downloaded to a computer.out or downloaded to a computer.
7. Leads and CablesLeads and Cables
• The device is to remain set up with:The device is to remain set up with:
– ECG limb leads.ECG limb leads.
– Pulse Ox.Pulse Ox.
– NIBP cuff (adult).NIBP cuff (adult).
• The ET COThe ET CO22 is kept in a sealed and separate packageis kept in a sealed and separate package (it is(it is
the same as the old Nellcors).the same as the old Nellcors).
• The additional chest leads (for full 12 lead ECG) areThe additional chest leads (for full 12 lead ECG) are
available, but are not routinely attached to the monitor.available, but are not routinely attached to the monitor.
• The IBP cable or Octopus isThe IBP cable or Octopus is notnot kept with the LP15, butkept with the LP15, but
remains with the interhospital pack.remains with the interhospital pack.
– If 2 patient transfers occur the spare IBP lead from the packIf 2 patient transfers occur the spare IBP lead from the pack
should be utilised.should be utilised.
