Lesson 1Start-up procedure fi a new patient: attachin leads/sensors, settin alarm limits, patient ID an demographicsDis section describe di correct start-up workflow fi a new patient, includin attachin ECG, SpO2, NIBP, an temperature sensors, enterin patient ID an demographics, settin alarm limits an profiles, an confirm stable baselines before clinical use. It mek sure everyting set right from di get-go.
Selecting the correct patient profileAttaching ECG, SpO2, NIBP, and temp sensorsEntering patient ID and demographicsSetting and confirming alarm limitsVerifying signal quality before monitoringHandover communication with clinical staffLesson 2Common faults an troubleshootin: monitor shutdowns, battery failures, display/firmware issues an basic corrective stepsDis section address frequent monitor faults, like unexpected shutdowns, battery failures, display or keypad issues, an firmware errors, an present structured troubleshootin steps, safe user-level fixes, an criteria fi escalation to biomedical engineerin. Yuh learn how fi fix small tings quick.
Monitor will not power on or rebootsBattery not charging or short runtimeDisplay, touchscreen, and keypad faultsECG, SpO2, or NIBP channel failuresFirmware freezes, errors, and updatesEscalation to biomedical engineeringLesson 3Preventive checks an functional tests: battery capacity test, NIBP cuff leak test, SpO2 sensor performance check, ECG lead impedance checkDis section detail routine functional tests dat verify monitor readiness, includin battery capacity assessment, NIBP cuff leak an overpressure checks, SpO2 sensor performance tests, an ECG lead impedance verification usin built-in or external test tools. It help yuh spot problems early.
Battery runtime and capacity test methodsNIBP cuff leak and valve function checksSpO2 sensor accuracy and response testsECG lead impedance and continuity checksUsing internal self-tests and service menusRecording and interpreting test resultsLesson 4Clinical roles an typical measurement parameters (ECG/HR, SpO2, NIBP, RESP, temperature)Dis section review di clinical roles fi multiparameter monitors an explain typical parameters such as ECG, heart rate, SpO2, NIBP, respiratory rate, an temperature, includin normal ranges, clinical significance, an limitations fi each measurement channel. Yuh get di full picture fi patient care.
Overview of multiparameter monitor functionsECG and heart rate: uses and limitationsSpO2 and pulse rate interpretationNIBP measurement cycles and artifactsRespiratory rate and apnea detectionCore and skin temperature monitoringLesson 5Pre-use preparation: power, battery check, lead/patient cable inspection, sensor calibration verificationDis section explain pre-use preparation steps before connectin a patient, includin power an battery checks, visual inspection fi leads an patient cables, verification fi sensor calibration status, an confirm accessories match di intended clinical application. It set di stage fi safe use.
Verifying mains power and battery statusInspecting leads, cables, and connectorsConfirming correct sensors and accessoriesChecking calibration labels and due datesConfiguring default profiles and layoutsDocumenting pre-use safety checksLesson 6Alarm management: alarm priorities, escalation workflows, adjustin limits safelyDis section explain safe alarm management, includin alarm priority levels, configuration fi limits an delays, escalation workflows, strategies fi reduce alarm fatigue, an verification dat alarms remain clinically appropriate fi each patient condition. Yuh learn fi handle alarms widout stress.
Alarm priority levels and meaningsSetting patient-specific alarm limitsAdjusting alarm volumes and delaysAlarm escalation and response workflowsStrategies to reduce alarm fatigueTesting alarms after configurationLesson 7Daily an weekly maintenance: cleanin disinfection protocols, visual inspection, cable an connector checks, sensor functional testsDis section cover daily an weekly maintenance tasks, includin cleanin an disinfection fi housings an sensors, visual inspection fi damage, checkin cables an connectors, an performin quick functional tests fi detect early failures an ensure reliability. Keep everyting clean an workin.
Approved cleaning and disinfection agentsCleaning housings, screens, and sensorsDaily visual inspection for damageCable, connector, and strain relief checksQuick functional checks of key channelsWeekly review of accessories and sparesLesson 8Signal artefact troubleshootin: removin motion, poor contact, groundin an electrical interference checksDis section cover recognition an correction fi motion artefacts, poor electrode or sensor contact, loose groundin, an electrical interference, usin waveform inspection, lead repositionin, an systematic checks fi restore reliable monitorin signals. Fix di noise fi clear readins.
Identifying motion artefacts on ECG and SpO2Correcting poor electrode and sensor contactChecking patient grounding and equipotential linksTracing mains and RF interference sourcesUsing monitor filters and notch settingsWhen to replace cables, leads, or sensorsLesson 9Documentation an reportin: loggin preventive maintenance, incident reports, calibration records, device history trackinDis section outline documentation practices fi maintenance an incidents, includin loggin preventive maintenance, recordin failures an repairs, trackin calibration certificates, an maintainin device history records fi support safety, audits, an regulatory compliance. Keep records straight.
Preventive maintenance log requirementsIncident and near-miss report contentRecording repairs and part replacementsManaging calibration records and labelsBuilding a device history fileUsing CMMS or digital tracking tools
