Chapter 1: Introduction
Veterinary 3 Parameter Advisor
®
Operation Manual
1-1
About This Manual
This manual provides installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for the equipment supplied. This
manual is intended for healthcare professionals trained in monitoring respiratory and cardiovascular activity.
Conventions
This manual uses visual clues to help convey messages. The following examples show the conventions used
throughout the manual. References to other sections in the manual are shown in italics, like this: See
Controlling
Alarms
in
Chapter 6: Alarms
for more information. Graphics are numbered according to the chapter in which they
are found, such as Figure 7-3.
Using the Manual
The monitor allows you to choose the measurement capabilities you need. A measured value refers to a derived
or calculated value; a parameter refers to one or more specific measured values. For example, pulse rate and
%SpO
2
are measurements; the Oximeter parameter consists of both these measured values. Operation of the
monitor is the same regardless of the number of parameters you use.
If you are not familiar with the operation of this monitor, follow each chapter in the manual in order. Each
chapter builds on the information from the previous chapter. If the monitor is already set up, or if you are familiar
with its operation, turn to the chapter that describes the features you will use.
Chapter 1: Introduction
