ePM Series Patient Monitor Quick Reference Guide

(Applicable for ePM 10M/ePM 10MA/ePM 10MC/ePM 12M/ePM 12MA/ePM 12MC)

Symbol Function Symbol Function

Enters the main menu. Shows more quick

keys.
Main Menu More
Enters the Alarm Acknowledges
menu. ongoing alarms and
Alarm Setup Alarm Reset reset the alarm system.
Pauses alarm tone. Pauses the current
alarms.
Audio Pause Alarm Pause
Enters the Review Enters the Standby
menu. mode.
Review Standby
Enters the Patient Enters the Screen Setup
Management menu. menu.
Patient Screen Setup
Demographics
Starts an NIBP Stops all NIBP
measurement or stops measurements.
NIBP Start/Stop the current NIBP Stop All
measurement.
Starts a five-minutes Enters the NIBP
continuous NIBP Measure menu.
NIBP STAT measurement. NIBP Measure

Starts IBP zero Enters the PAWP

calibration. screen.
Zero IBP PAWP
Opens the Opens the C.O.
Venipuncture window. Measure window.
Venipuncture C.O. Measure
Enters the Parameters Opens the Remote View
Setup menu. window.
Parameters Remote View
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Symbol Function Symbol Function

Manually triggers and Enters the Minitrends

saves an event. screen.
Manual Event Minitrends
Opens the OxyCRG Enters the 12-lead ECG
window. full screen.
OxyCRG ECG Full-Screen
Enters the privacy Enters the night mode.
mode.
Privacy Mode Night Mode
Prints the selected end Enters the intubation
case reports. mode.
End Case Intubation
Report Mode
Enters the Volume Freezes waveforms.
menu.
Volume Freeze
Enters the Calculations Enters the Load Config
menu. menu.
Calculations Load Config
Starts printing a real- Starts/Stops a
time report. recording.
Print Record
Enters the Unit menu. Calls for help.

Unit Call Help

Enters the ECG Lead/ Views the 24-hour ECG
ECG Gain menu. summary.
Lead/Gain ECG 24h Sum
Enters the EWS screen. Enters the GCS menu.

EWS GCS
Enters the Discharge Enters the Discharged
Patient dialog box. Patients dialog box.
Discharge Discharged
Patient Patients
Enters the CPB mode.

CPB Mode

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Connecting the Parameter Module

To prepare the measurement using the external module, connect the parameter module as
shown below.

Turning on the Monitor

Press the power switch to turn on the monitor.

Quick Operation with Gestures

Using the following gestures can take a quick operation.
■ With two fingers:
◆ For adult and pediatric patients, swiping left or right from the minitrends screen
can change screens among the normal screen, the big numeric screen and the
minitrends screen.
◆ For adult and pediatric patients, swiping left or right from the EWS screen can
change screens among the normal screen, the big numeric screen and the EWS
screen.
◆ For neonatal patients, swiping left or right on the touchscreen can change
screens among the SpO2 screen, the OxyCRG screen and the big numeric screen.
◆ Swiping down the touchscreen can enter the Discharged Patients dialog box.
■ With a single finger:
◆ Swiping right on the touchscreen can show or expand the minitrends screen.
◆ Swiping left on the touchscreen can hide or contract the minitrends screen.
◆ Swiping down on the touchscreen can set the wireless network connection.

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Display

Locking the Touchscreen

To lock the touchscreen, hold and press the Main Menu quick key and slide as directed by the
arrow. A padlock symbol displays at the top of the main menu quick key if the
touchscreen is disabled.

Unlocking the Touchscreen

The touchscreen is enabled in the following situations:
■ The preset time is reached.
■ Hold and press the Main Menu quick key and slide as directed by the arrow.

Choosing a Screen
1. Access Choose Screen by either of the following ways:
◆ Select the Screen Setup quick key.
◆ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Display column select Choose Screen.
2. Select the desired screen.
You can also quickly choose a screen with two fingers.
■ For adult and pediatric patients:
◆ From the minitrends screen, swiping left or right on the touchscreen can change
screens among the normal screen, the big numeric screen and the minitrends
screen.
◆ From the EWS screen, swiping left or right on the touchscreen can change screens
among the normal screen, the big numeric screen and the EWS screen.
■ For neonatal patients, swiping left or right on the touchscreen can change screens
among the SpO2 screen, the OxyCRG screen and the big numeric screen..

Displaying Parameter Numerics and Waveforms

1. Access Tile Layout by either of the following ways:
◆ Select the Screen Setup quick key → select the Tile Layout tab.
◆ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Display column select Tile Layout.
2. Select a parameter numeric area or waveform area, and then from the popup list select
an element you want to display in this area. The parameters and waveforms you do not
select will not be displayed.

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Setting the Quick Key

1. Set the quick key by either of the following ways:
◆ Select the Screen Setup quick key → select the Select Quick Keys tab.
◆ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Display column select Quick Keys.
2. Select the Current tab to configure the quick keys you want to display on the screen:
From the top of this page, select a block where you want to show a certain quick key,
and then select the quick key from the quick key list.
3. Select the More tab to configure the quick keys you want to display when the More
quick key is selected.

Configuring the Monitor

Adjusting the Volume
Select the Volume quick key to set Alarm Volume, QRS Volume, and Key Volume.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1. Access Display by either of the following ways:
◆ Select the Screen Setup quick key → select the Display tab.
◆ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Display column select Display.
2. Set Brightness for the display. If Brightness is set to Auto, screen brightness
automatically changes with ambient light level.

Patient Management

Admitting a Patient
The monitor admits a new patient in the following situations:
■ After a patient is manually discharged, the monitor automatically admit a new patient.
■ After being switched off for the selected time period, the monitor automatically
discharge the previous patient and admit a new patient at startup.
■ If the monitor has not detected certain patient vital signs (ECG, SpO2, PR, RR, NIBP) for
30 minutes, you will be prompted whether to start monitoring a new patient if any of
the above vital signs are detected again.

Editing Patient Information

1. Select the Patient Demographics quick key.
2. In the Patient Management menu, edit patient information as required.
If you connect a barcode reader with your monitor, you can scan the patient’s barcode to
enter the patient’s medical number.

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Discharging a Patient
Manually discharge a patient by any of the following ways:
■ Swipe down the touchscreen with two fingers.
■ Select the Discharge Patient quick key.
■ Select the patient information area at the top left corner of the screen → Discharge
Patient.
■ Select the Patient Demographics quick key → select Discharge Patient.
■ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Patient Management column select
Discharge.

Entering Night Mode

1. Select the Night Mode quick key, or select the Main Menu quick key → from the Display
column select Night Mode.
2. Change the night mode settings if necessary.
3. Select Enter Night Mode.

Entering Privacy Mode

Choose any of the following ways to enter the privacy mode:
■ Select the Privacy Mode quick key → select Ok.
■ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Display column select Privacy Mode →
select Ok.

Viewing Other Beds

To view other beds, enter the Remote View window by any of the following ways:
■ Select the Remote View quick key.
■ Select the Screen Setup quick key → select the Primary Display tab or Secondary Display
tab → select the Choose Screen tab → select Remote View.
■ Select the bed at the alarm watch tile, if configured, on the main screen.

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Alarms

Alarm Status Symbols

Symbol Description Symbol Description

All the alarms are paused. Audible alarm tones are

paused.
Audible alarm tones are turned Alarms are acknowledged and
off. the alarm system is reset.
Individual physiological alarms are turned off or the system is in the alarm off
status.

Setting Parameter Alarm Properties

1. Access the Limits page by either of the following ways:
◆ Select the Alarm quick key.
◆ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Alarm column select Limits.
2. Select a parameter tab and set alarm switch, limits, priority, etc.

Initiating Auto Alarm Limits

1. Access the Limits page by either of the following ways:
◆ Select the Alarm quick key → select the Limits tab.
◆ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Alarm column select Limits.
2. From the Limits page, select Auto Limits at the left bottom.

Setting the Auto Limits for New Patient Switch

1. Access the Setup page in either of the following ways:
◆ Select the Alarm Setup quick key → select the Setup tab.
◆ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Alarm column select Setup.
2. Set the Auto Limits for New Patient switch.

Pausing Alarms/Pausing Alarm Tones

1. Select the Main Menu quick key → turn to the third page → from the System column
select Maintenance → input the required password → select Ok.
2. Select the Alarm tab → select the Pause/Reset tab.
3. Set Pause to Alarm Pause or Audio Pause.

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Resetting Alarms
Pressing the Alarm Reset quick key to acknowledge the ongoing alarms and reset the alarm
system.

Accessing Help When Technical Alarms Occur

In the technical alarm list, alarm messages followed by Detail includes help information.
1. Select the technical alarm information area to enter the Alarms window.
2. Select the Technical Alarms tab.
3. Select the desired alarm.

Monitoring ECG

Choosing the ECG Lead Type

1. Select the ECG numeric area or waveform area to enter the ECG menu.
2. From the ECG page, select the Setup tab.
3. Set Lead Set according to the lead type you are going to use. The default lead type is
Auto. In this case, the monitor automatically detects the used lead type.

Checking Paced Status

1. Select the ECG numeric area or waveform area to enter the ECG menu.
2. From the ECG page, select the Pacer tab.
3. Set Paced to Yes or No.

Enabling ST Monitoring
1. Select the ECG numeric area or waveform area to enter the ECG menu.
2. Select the ST tab → select the Setup tab.
3. Switch on ST Analysis.

Enabling QT/QTc Interval Monitoring

1. Select the ECG numeric area or waveform area to enter the ECG menu.
2. Select the QT tab → select the Setup tab.
3. Switch on QT Analysis.

Entering the 12-Lead Screen

1. Select the ECG numeric area or waveform area to enter the ECG menu.
2. From the bottom of the ECG page, select 12-Lead.

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You can also enter the 12-Lead screen by either of the following ways:
■ Select the Screen Setup quick key → select ECG 12-Lead.
■ Select Main Menu quick key → from the Display column select Choose Screen → select
ECG 12-Lead.

Initiating Resting 12-lead ECG Analysis

To initiate 12-Lead ECG analysis, select Analyze from the left bottom of the 12-Lead screen.

Viewing the ECG 24h Summary

Choose one of the following ways to view the ECG 24h Summary:
■ Select the ECG 24h Sum quick key.
■ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the CAA column select ECG 24h Summary.

Monitoring SpO2

Showing/Hiding PI
1. Select the SpO2 numeric area or waveform area to enter the SpO2 menu.
2. Select the Setup tab.
3. Switch on or off Display PI.

Showing/Hiding PR
1. Select the SpO2 numeric area or waveform area to enter the SpO2 menu.
2. Select the PR tab.
3. Select the Setup tab.
4. Switch on or off Display PR.

Monitoring NIBP

Starting or Stopping NIBP Measurement

Task By Quick Key From NIBP Menu

Start a manual Start NIBP button

measurement NIBP Start/Stop quick key

Start auto NIBP series Setup tab → set Interval →

NIBP Start/Stop quick key Start NIBP button

NIBP Measure quick key

→ select interval

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Task By Quick Key From NIBP Menu

Start NIBP sequence Sequence tab → set NIBP

measurement NIBP Measure quick key sequence → select Start
→ Sequence menu. NIBP button

Start STAT measurement STAT button

NIBP STAT quick key .

NIBP Measure quick key

→ STAT
Stop the current NIBP Stop NIBP button
measurements NIBP Start/Stop quick key

End auto NIBP series or Stop All button

NIBP sequence Stop All quick key

Stop STAT measurement Stop NIBP or Stop All button

and end series NIBP Start/Stop quick key

NIBP STAT quick key

Setting the NIBP Interval

1. Select the NIBP numeric area to enter the NIBP menu.
2. Select the Setup tab.
3. Set Interval. Selecting Manual switches to manual mode.

Viewing NIBP Analysis

1. Select the NIBP numeric area to enter the NIBP menu.
2. Select the Setup tab.
3. Select Analysis >>.

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Monitoring IBP

Changing the Pressure Label

The pressure label is a unique identifier for each type of pressure. Therefore, you should
select a proper pressure label for the source of the pressure you want to monitor.
To select the pressure label, follow this procedure:
1. Select an IBP numeric area or waveform area to enter the corresponding pressure
menu.
2. Select the Setup tab.
3. Select the desired Label.

Zeroing the IBP Transducer

1. Connect the IBP transducer, the IBP adapter cable and the module.
2. Turn off the three-way valve (the one close to the transducer) to the patient, in order to
Vent the transducer to the atmospheric pressure.
3. Zero the transducer by any of the following ways:
◆ Press the Zero hard key on the module.
◆ Select the numeric area (such as the Art numeric area), and then select Zero.
◆ Select the IBP Zero quick key.
4. After the zero calibration is completed, close the stopcock to the air and open the
stopcock to the patient.

Monitoring CO2
To prepare the CO2 measurement, connect the watertrap and sample line as shown below.

(1) Watertrap
receptacle
(1) (2) Watertrap
(3) Sample line
(4)
(4) Sample line
connector

(2)

(3) (3)

Sidestream CO2 Module Microstream CO2 Module

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Reviewing Trends
To review trends, enter the Review window by any of the following ways:
■ Select the Review quick key.
■ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Review column select one option.

Early Warning Score (EWS)

Choose any of the following ways to access the EWS window:
■ Select the EWS parameter area
■ Select the EWS quick key.
■ Select the Screen Setup quick key → select the Choose Screen tab → select EWS.
■ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the CAA column select EWS.

Cleaning the Monitor/Module

Clean your equipment on a regular basis. Before cleaning the equipment, consult your
hospital’s regulations for cleaning the equipment.
To clean the equipment, follow this procedure:
1. Dampen a soft lint-free cloth with water or ethanol (70%).
2. Wring excess liquid from the cloth.
3. Wipe the display screen of the monitor.
4. Wipe the external surface of the monitor and modules with the damp cloth, avoiding
the connectors and metal parts.
5. Dry the surface with a clean cloth. Allow the equipment air dry in a ventilated and cool
place.

Disinfecting the Monitor/Module

Disinfect the equipment as required in your hospital’s servicing schedule. Cleaning the
equipment before disinfecting is recommended. Always dilute and use disinfectants
according to the manufacturer's instructions. The following table lists approved
disinfectants:

Product Name Product Type Manufacturer

Alpet® D2 Surface Sanitizing Wipes BEST SANITIZERS INC™.

Wipes
CIDEX® OPA Liquid Gilag GmbH International
Advanced Sterilization products
Clorox Dispatch® Hospital Cleaner Wipes Clorox professional products
Disinfectant Towels with Bleach company
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Product Name Product Type Manufacturer

Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Wipes Clorox professional products

Germicidal Wipes company

Clorox Healthcare® Hydrogen Wipes Clorox professional products

Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant company
Wipes
Diversey Oxivir® TB Wipes Wipes Diversey Inc
Metrex CaviCide1™ Liquid, spray METERX® RESEARCH
Metrex CaviWipes™ Wipes METERX® RESEARCH
PDI Sani-Cloth® AF3 Germicidal Wipes PDI Inc.
Disposable Wipe
PDI Sani-Cloth® Bleach Wipes PDI Inc.
Germicidal Disposable Wipe
PDI Sani-Cloth® HB Germicidal Wipes PDI Inc.
Disposable Wipe
PDI Sani-Cloth® Plus Germicidal Wipes PDI Inc.
Disposable Cloth
PDI Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Wipes PDI Inc.
Disposable Wipe
VIRAGUARD® Hospital Surface Wipes VERIDIEN corporation
Disinfectant Towelettle
Virex® II 256 (1:256) Liquid Diversey Inc
Virex® TB Liquid, spray Diversey Inc
JIAN ZHI SU Disinfectant Tablets Tablet Beijing ChangJiangMai Medical
Science Technology Co. Ltd
JIAN ZHI SU Surface Disinfectant Liquid, spray Beijing ChangJiangMai Medical
Spray Science Technology Co. Ltd
JIAN ZHI SU Disinfectant, Double- Liquid Beijing ChangJiangMai Medical
chain Quaternary Ammonium Science Technology Co. Ltd
DIAN’ERKANG Surface Wipes Wipes Shanghai Likang Disinfectant Hi-
Tech Co., Ltd
DIAN’ERKANG Surface Liquid Shanghai Likang Disinfectant Hi-
Disinfectant Tech Co., Ltd

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Product Name Product Type Manufacturer

DIAN’ERKANG Disinfectant Spray Liquid, spray Shanghai Likang Disinfectant Hi-

Tech Co., Ltd
Clinell® Universal Wipes Wipes GAMA Healthcare Ltd
Clinell ® Sporicidal Wipes Wipes GAMA Healthcare Ltd
Tristel Duo™ Liquid, foam Tristel solutions Limited
Tristel Jet Liquid, spray Tristel solutions Limited
Tristel Fuse For Surfaces, 196ppm Liquid Tristel solutions Limited
Surfanios Premium, 0.25% Liquid ANIOS LABORATORIES
Surfa 'safe Liquid, spray ANIOS LABORATORIES
Wip' Anios premium Wipes ANIOS LABORATORIES
Aniosurf ND premium, 0.25% Liquid ANIOS LABORATORIES
Mikrobac® Tissues Wipes BODE Chemie GmbH
Cleanisept® Wipes Wipes Dr. Schumacher GmbH
mikrozid® PAA Wipes Wipes Schülke & Mayr GmbH
mikrozid® Sensentive Wipes Wipes Schülke & Mayr GmbH
Ecolab Incidin® OxyWipe S Wipes Ecolab Deutschland GmbH
Glutaraldehyde, 2% Liquid /
*Ethanol, 70% Liquid /
*Isopropanol, 70% Liquid /
*Sodium hypochlorite bleach, Liquid /
0.5%
*Hydrogen peroxide, 3% Liquid /
*Rely+On™ Virkon® High Level Powder Antec International Ltd
surface Disinfectant, 1%
*1-Propanol, 50% Liquid /
*Descosept® forte Liquid Dr. Schumacher GmbH
*Descosept® AF Liquid Dr. Schumacher GmbH
*Dismozon® plus, 0.4% Powder BODE Chemie GmbH
*mikrozid® AF Wipes Wipes Schülke & Mayr GmbH

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Product Name Product Type Manufacturer

*Terralin® Liquid Liquid Schülke & Mayr GmbH

*Perform® Classic Concentrate Powder Schülke & Mayr GmbH
OXY, 0.5%

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