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PRECAUTION:

13.ECG/RESPIRATION PRECAUTIONS:

LINE ISOLATION MONITOR TRANSIENTS MAY RESEMBLE ACTUAL CARDIAC WAVEFORMS AND THUS INHIBIT HEART RATE ALARMS. TO AVOID THE RISK OF THIS HAPPENING, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR PROPER ELECTRODE PLACEMENTS, AND KEEP THE ECG LEAD WIRES AWAY FROM SOURCES OF LINE NOISE.

TO AVOID LARGE OFFSET POTENTIALS DUE TO POLARIZATION OF

ELECTRODES, BE SURE TO USE ONLY ELECTRODE TYPES SPECIFIED FOR THIS DEVICE, AND BE SURE THAT ALL ELECTRODES USED ARE OF THE SAME TYPE.

14.FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WHEN USING A GLUCOSE METER AND STRIPS.

15.FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WHEN USING A FLUID STATUS MONITOR.

16.FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WHEN USING A PROTHROMBIN TIME METER.

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Contents Delphi Medical Systems VitalPoint Home Monitor Patient Guide Manufactured by DL-00035 Rev Classification Explanation of Packaging and Labeling Symbols Contraindications Overview Intended UseVersion General Information PrecautionDL-00035 Rev DL-00035 Rev Precautions Overview Xii DL-00035 Rev Precaution Contents Introduction Monitor Features and Controls DL-00035 Rev Power Supply Dimming FeatureBefore YOU GET Started Choosing a Location for the MonitorPhone Connection Monitor SetupImportant Reminders For Help Selecting Options Operating the VitalPoint Home MonitorMain Menu Screen 10 DL-00035 Rev Reporting Symptoms 12 DL-00035 Rev ECG Taking MeasurementsMeasuring Blood Pressure Measuring Pulse Oximetry Measuring TemperatureMeasuring Prothrombin Time Measuring Blood GlucoseMeasuring Fluid Status Do not step onto the scale yet Measuring WeightMeasuring ECG Medication Reminder Viewing NURSE’S Instructions Viewing Setup Options 22 DL-00035 Rev Concluding Activities 24 DL-00035 Rev Disclaimer TrademarksDelphi Medical Systems