This chapter describes how to use the VS1 monitor to check a patient's SpO
SpO
and Pulse Controls
2
SpO
Measurement LED
2
•
SpO
2
value).
•
Pulse Rate Measurement: A red LED displays the current pulse rate in beats per minute (bpm).
•
Pulse Level Indicator: This eight-segment LED bar indicates the strength of the pulse signal. The
pulse strength can be derived from the SpO
measurement is triggered by each pulse. The blood pressure pulse measurement is triggered by the
cuff cycle and remains on the monitor screen until the next cuff cycle.
Monitoring SpO
SpO
2
ºC
M
Sys/Dia
Measurement: Red LED displays the current oxygen saturation measurement (% saturation
Sys
kpa mmhg
%
Dia
MAP
ºF
bpm
MAP
2
SpO
VS1
measurement or the NIBP measurement. The SpO
2
and Pulse Rate
2
and pulse rate.
2
Pulse Rate
Measurement LED
Pulse Level
Indicator
OK
Monitoring SpO2 and Pulse Rate
7
2
7-1