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4-22 Testing the Monitor
Performance Procedures
The following accuracy and performance procedures are designed to be completed to verify
the accuracy and performance of the monitor. They must be performed, according to the
frequency specified in the section titled, “Recommendations for Testing Frequency” on
page 4-6.
Battery
Performance
Test
The battery performance test should be performed every two years, before monitor repairs, or
whenever the battery is suspected as being a source of the problems. Before performing the
battery performance test, verify that the battery is fully charged (see “Charging the Battery”
on page 3-9).
Note
Before beginning this test, ensure that the monitor is disconnected from the AC power source.
Tools Needed:
•SpO
2
adapter cable (M1943A)
• Clinical Dynamics Corp - SmartSat simulator (with Nellcor simulator cable)
• NBP tubing (M1599B)
• Bio-Tek BP Pump 2 simulator or equivalent, with an internal test volume of 310 ml
Note
The instructions below apply to the Bio-Tek BP Pump 2 simulator.
Step Action
1 Connect SpO
2
simulator cable to the SpO
2
adapter cable. Connect the cable to
the SpO
2
patient monitoring input connector.
2 Connect the NBP simulator to the monitor via the NBP tubing.
3 Set the SpO
2
simulator switches as follows:
4 Set the NBP simulator to a pressure setting of 120/80 mmHg (16/11 kPa), and a
heart rate of 80 bpm.
Item Setting
Oximeter Nellcor
SpO
2
%
81
BPM 36
Pulse Mod 0.50%