Congratulations on choosing the Nonin LifeSense. Please take a moment to become familiar with your unit. This presentation will guide you through the features and setup procedures for this model. Thank you for choosing Nonin LifeSense.
If you find any of these items missing, please contact customer service at 1.800.356.8874. * Single use, disposable
1. Turn on the device by pressing the 'Power' button as shown above. For more information > Turning on the Device
2. Select the appropriate alaram setting by touching the desired image, as shown above. For more information > Alarm Selection
3. Select the appropriate patient size by touching the desired image, as shown above. For more information > Mode Selection
Place the Hydrophobic Filter into the groove on top of the Moisture Trap, (above-right). Then connect the Moisture Trap by connecting the top and pressing the bottom into position, (above-left). Connect the sampling line.
5. Place the sensor and cannula or T-connector on the patient. This is an option for both spontaneously breathing patients and intubated patients. For more information > Patient Setup
6. Monitor the patient. For more information > Operating Screen
This button turns the monitor ON or OFF. This button will also enable or disable the audible pulse beep function by depressing the ON/OFF button briefly. Depressing this button for more than a second will turn the monitor OFF. Note: When enabled, the audible pulse beep (tone) increases as the SpO2 pulse rate increases and decreases as the SpO2 pulse rate decreases. The default setting is OFF.
Audible Alarm Pause Button The operator can temporarily disable the audible alarm by pushing the audible alarm pause button. If the alarm is paused, it will remain inactive for approx. two minutes before it will reactivate again. Alarms are still indicated visually on the display when limits are exceeded and on the status texts. The current alarm status is indicated visually on the LCD.
This screen appears for a few seconds during the power-up sequence. Select the appropriate alarm setting by touching the desired screen. Alarm Off option will disable both visual and audible alarms. If no selection is made, the Alarm On option will be automatically selected.
This screen appears for a few seconds during the power-up sequence. Select the appropriate patient size by touching the desired screen. If no selection is made, the Adult Mode option will be automatically selected.
STOP. Check battery level prior to use. Whenever the monitor is to be used portably or in an environment where there is no power, it can operate on battery power. This is only possible if the battery has been charged. Always plug in the power supply as soon as it is possible for the monitor to be connected to a power outlet. For instructions regarding connecting external power see > External Connections & Power
Using External Power: This is the power connection for the battery charger. This can be used for recharging the battery or for continuous AC operation. The green charging indicator located on the front panel will light up as soon as the monitor is connected to the power outlet.
Note: Only use NONIN specified chargers.
Serial Data Output: This port is for connecting the TrendSense™ Memory Module, Sens Nures Call Cable or SensDAC Cable (connect to a PSG system). Note: Only one of these options can be used at a time.
Sp02 Sensor Connector: This is the PureLight® pulse oximetry sensor connection for measuring oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
NOTE: Only use Nonin branded sensors.
LCD Display Touch Screen. The LCD displays parameters, waveform, menus and other information. It also functions as a touch panel from which all the operator defined settings are made.
Limit Setting - Upper Figures. The upper figure represents the factory default or the highest value set by the operator. Values exceeding these limits activate both the audible alarm and visual alarm functions. Limits can be set by touching the arrows beside the figure up or down.
Limit Setting - Lower Figures. The lower figure represents the factory default or the lowest value set by the operator. Values exceeding these limits activate both the audible alarm and visual alarm functions. Limits can be set by touching the arrows beside the figure up or down.
Heart Rate (HR): The HR area shown displays the pulse rate as beats per minute.
Oxygen Saturation (Sp02): The Sp02 area shown displays percent (%) oxygen saturation - % Sp02.
EtCO2: The EtCO2 area shown displays the partial pressure of CO2 in expired air.
Respiratory Rate (RR): The RR area shown displays the respiratory rate in breaths per minute.
Oximetry Status Text: This area displays the alarm messages for the pulse oximetry and battery.
Capnometer Status Text: This area displays the alarm messages for the capnometer.
Alarm Symbol: This area displays the alarm. No Symbol means audible alarms are active. A bell with a cross of broken lines means the audible alarm is paused. A bell with a cross of solid lines indicates that the audible and visual alarms are disabled.
Pulse Oximetry Plethysmograph: The pulse oximetry plethysmograph area displays a waveform giving information on the oximetry signal.
Capnograph: The capnograph area displays a waveform of exhaled CO2.
Trend Icon: Push the trend icon for displaying the trend page. The trend page will remain visible until the operator touches the screen.
Trend Time. The total trend time is approx. four hours of volatile internal memory. Real time data can be collected using the TrendSense™ memory module for download to a PC.
Trend HR. The trend HR area displays a trend waveform of the pulse rate.
Trend SpO2. The trend SpO2 area displays a trend waveform of the SpO2 values.
Trend RR. The trend RR area displays a trend waveform of the respiratory rate.
Trend EtCO2. The trend EtCO2 area displays a trend waveform of the EtCO2 values.
Trend Time Line & Time Scale The trend time line indicates where the sample actually is in the time interval. The time scale is presented in half-hour segments.
Connect the Luer lock fitting to the moisture trap as shown above. Twist to tighten.
It is recommended that you carry out the calibration procedure at least twice a year or if the baseline of the CO2 waveform is elevated.
Follow These Steps:
1. Attach the calibration apparatus to the device.
2. Turn on the monitor by pressing the On/Off button, select the alarms "on" setting. While the adult and pediatric page is displayed, press and hold down the audible alarm pause button for 15 seconds. Keep it pressed until the following message is displayed on the touch panel screen: "HOLD AUDIBLE ALARM PAUSE BUTTON AND PRESS POWER TO CALIBRATE." Simultaneously press On/Off button.
3. LifeSense then starts a calibrating procedure and the following message is displayed: "CALIBRATING..."
4. Release both buttons.
5. The procedure takes 15 minutes and when the calibration is finished, LifeSense will sound a beep and return to it's normal operating mode.
6. Disconnect the calibration apparatus and the device is ready to use.
Required Eqipment:
Verification Gas; Gas Valve for Verification Gas; Your LifeSense Unit.
Follow These Steps:
1. Connect the gas valve to the cylinder bottle containing 5% vol of CO2 gas (verifying gas).
2. Turn the gas knob in a clockwise direction until the ball in the gauge tube is in the center of the second line from the bottom.
3. To simulate 2 exhaled breathes connect the gas sampling tube to the moisture trap for 4-5 seconds, then disconnect for 4-5 seconds and reconnected for 4-5 seconds. Turn off the gas valve when finished.
4. Verify the reading of EtCO2 on the touch panel display. A reading between 35 and 45 mmHg is considered normal.
The mounting bracket is attached to the back side of the LifeSense monitor using the six screws included with the bracket. The bracket slides into the adjustable mounting clamp and is intended to fit most hospital rails, poles and table edges. > Order Information
The Nonin SensDAC CAPNO (Digital-to-Analog Converter) Module with cable is an accessory device that accepts the real-time EtCO2, respiratory rate, SpO2 and CO2 waveform outputs and provides analog signals representing those outputs.
The two-point calibration signal sequence is intiated every time at the start of the device: 0% for 1 minute (LED light on the module will be lit) followed by 100% for 1 minute (LED light on the module will be off). As soon as the sequence is done, the LED light will blink once and readings from the screen will be transmitted in analog mode.
The memory module is used for patient data transfer from LifeSense to a PC (TrendSense Communicator Software and serial cable included). The TrendSense Memory Module stores up to 72 hrs of data. No external power required. < Order Information
The nurse call cable plugs into most nurese call systems for remote monitoring of alarm conditions.
Calibration Eqipment:
1. Verification Gas - Part No. Sens Cal Gas
2. Gas Valve for Verification Gas - Part No. Sens Valve
3. Calibration Apparatus - Part No. Sens-0-Cal
Mount & Adjustable Bracket Eqipment:
1. Monitor Mounting Bracket - Part No. Sens Mount
2. Adjustable Mounting Clamp - Part No. Sens PMC
SensDAC CAPNO Module Eqipment:
1. Digital-to-Analog Converter 1V (Waveform) - Part No. SensDAC 1V CAPNO
2. Digital-to-Analog Converter 5V (Waveform) - Part No. SensDAC 5V CAPNO
3. Digital-to-Analog Converter 1V (Digital Value) - Part No. SensDAC 1
4. Digital-to-Analog Converter 5V (Digital Value) - Part No. SensDAC 5
TrendSense™ Eqipment:
1. TrendSense Memory Module - Part No. Sens TS
Sens Nurse Call Eqipment:
1. Sens Nurse Call Cable - Part No. Sens Nurse Call
Place the Hydrophobic Filter into the groove on top of the Moisture Trap, (above-right). Then connect the Moisture Trap by connecting the top and pressing the bottom into position, (above-left).
LifeSense always displays the factory default settings upon start-up. At the start-up screen the operator can select from two different default settings (only if alarms are activated on first start-up screen). Adjust settings according to each patient's needs. The factory settings are:
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