Chapter 4: Setting up the Monitor
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Veterinary 3 Parameter Advisor
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Operation Manual
Select the Patient Type
The patient type indicator is located on the upper portion of the display. The default patient type is DOG.
When you change the patient type:
The alarm limits will be reset to default settings (unless STATIC LIMITS mode is on).
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NIBP inflation pressure settings will be reset for a cat, dog, or horse. For example, the default cat NIBP
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inflation pressure setting is 200 mmHg; the default dog NIBP inflation pressure setting is 150 mmHg; the
default horse NIBP inflation pressure setting is 100 mmHg.
The NIBP mode will be reset to MANUAL.
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If the alarm limits for oximetry were adjusted to below 85%, they will be reset to 85%.
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When monitoring a cat or small animal, set the monitor to the cat type. When monitoring dogs or medium-size
animals, set the monitor to the dog type. When monitoring horses or large animals, set the monitor to the horse
type.
Figure 4.1: Patient Type
Change the Patient Type
Turn the rotary knob on the monitor to move the cursor. Highlight HORSE, DOG, or CAT, whichever is
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displayed. Push the knob to access the patient type submenu in the lower left corner of the display.
Highlight PATIENT TYPE and push the knob to select.
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Turn the rotary knob to choose the desired type (HORSE, DOG, or CAT) and push the knob to select.
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Highlight MAIN MENU and push the knob to select.
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ALARMS
TRENDS
SETUP
QUICKSET SUSPEND
NIBP MODE
MANUAL
FREEZE
Patient Type
