For proper monitoring, you’ll need to properly position the sensor on the patient’s head and verify the acquired signal.
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Step 1 - trigger monitoring session
From the main screen click on new session (1) button to start monitoring session.
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TIP - For login instructions and pairing sensor please read section 6.3 loging into app and pairing sensor. |
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Step 2 - fill in patient data
At the beginning of the monitoring session, an optional step is to fill patient data. This information will be used and recorded in the final report. Fill in all data correctly and click on “start monitoring”(1) as shown in Figure 6.5-2
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When starting a monitoring session the app will show a screen to help with sensor positioning. This will inform you about the headband tightness. Before placing the sensor on the patient's head the option will show that the sensor is too loose (Figure 6.5-3).
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Step 3 - position the sensor
With the sensor and headband assembled, place them around the patient's head as shown in Figure 6.5-4
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PRECAUTION - Do not press the sensor pin with hand or any other object, this may damage the sensor. |
Step 4a - assisted signal quality check (option with internet)
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ATTENTION - this assisted verification option will only appear if there is an internet connection. |
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If the sensor is positioned correctly, the waveform shown on the positioning screen should have a typical ICP waveform characteristic. The familiarity with the waveform is a healthcare professional interpretation based on their experience and exposure to ICP waveforms.
Step 4b - unassisted signal quality check (option w/o internet)
When the sensor tightness is adequate and there is no internet connection, the sensor positioning bar will turn green. In this case, a visual check of the signal quality is suggested before starting a monitoring session.
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