Delphi II DL-00035 manual General Information, Precaution

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General Information

This user manual provides information for users of the VitalPoint Home Monitor.

For the sake of brevity, the terms “VitalPoint,” “monitor,” or “device” are sometimes used in this document to refer to the VitalPoint Home Monitor.

IMPORTANT

Users should read this entire patient guide before operating the VitalPoint Home Monitor. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or death.

If you have questions about the information in this patient guide or about the safe operation of this system, contact your clinician.

TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS IN THIS USER MANUAL

This guide contains warnings, precautions, and notes to help call your atten- tion to the most important safety and operational aspects of the system. To help identify these items when they occur in the text, they are shown using the following typographical conventions:

WARNING:

STATEMENTS THAT DESCRIBE SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS AND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS.

PRECAUTION:

STATEMENTS THAT CALL ATTENTION TO INFORMATION REGARDING ANY SPECIAL CARE TO BE EXERCISED BY THE PRACTITIONER AND/OR PATIENT FOR THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICE.

IMPORTANT:

Statements that call attention to additional significant information about the device or a procedure.

Note: Statements that provide supplemental information.

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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 Intended Use Contraindications OverviewVersion Precaution General InformationDL-00035 Rev DL-00035 Rev Precautions Overview Xii DL-00035 Rev Precaution Contents Introduction Monitor Features and Controls DL-00035 Rev Dimming Feature Power SupplyBefore YOU GET Started Choosing a Location for the MonitorMonitor Setup Phone ConnectionImportant Reminders For Help Operating the VitalPoint Home Monitor Selecting OptionsMain Menu Screen 10 DL-00035 Rev Reporting Symptoms 12 DL-00035 Rev Taking Measurements ECGMeasuring Blood Pressure Measuring Temperature Measuring Pulse OximetryMeasuring Blood Glucose Measuring Prothrombin TimeMeasuring Fluid Status Measuring ECG Measuring WeightDo not step onto the scale yet Medication Reminder Viewing NURSE’S Instructions Viewing Setup Options 22 DL-00035 Rev Concluding Activities 24 DL-00035 Rev Trademarks DisclaimerDelphi Medical Systems