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Testing the Monitor
4-3
Objectives
In order to meet this chapter’s objectives, you should be able to test the monitor through the
following types of tests:
• Performance Assurance Check List
• Accuracy, Calibration and Performance Procedures
• Patient Safety Checks
For inspection procedures; preventative maintenance procedures; cleaning procedures; and
battery maintenance, refer to this chapter and Chapter 2, “Site Preparations”.
Concepts
Functionality
Assurance
This refers to the combined Performance Assurance Test and Functionality Testing
Procedures found in this chapter. These tests verify correct monitor functionality in general
terms.
Preventative
Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance refers specifically to the service calibration tests required to ensure
the monitor measurement results are accurate. When authorized Philips personnel service the
monitor, they report these results back to Philips. The collected data forms a database to be
used in product development. These specific tests are required for the NBP parameter. It is not
necessary for hospital personnel to report results.
Performance
and Safety
Tests
This concept refers to all the remaining accuracy and performance tests available on the
monitor, including safety tests and checks for the monitor.