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BiOWATCH VST Instruction Manual

Manual is about: VITAL SIGNS TRANSMITTER Personal Health Monitoring Services

Summary of VST

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    Personal health monitoring services sm v i ta l s i g n s t r a n s m i t t e r ™ • m o d e l : v s t 3 t m instruction manual.

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    1 ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 get to know your vital signs transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .4 how the vital signs transmitter works . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 clinical monitoring center intervention . . . . . . . ...

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    2 i n t r o d u c t i o n thank you for purchasing biowatch medical’s vital signs transmitter, model number vst 3 . The vital signs transmitter is a comfortable, easy-to-use personal health monitoring device that may be worn continuously 24 hours a day. The vital signs transmitter automatically tran...

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    3 how the vital signs transmitter and personal health monitoring services should be used: • to monitor ecg and heart rate • the vital signs transmitter also captures: - body temperature do not use the vital signs transmitter and personal health monitoring services: • to diagnose heart disease • to r...

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    4 g e t t o k n o w y o u r v i ta l s i g n s t r a n s m i t t e r the vital signs transmitter uses built-in electrodes and other physiological sensors to monitor and capture two channels of electrocardiogram (ecg) including heart rate and body temperature. The built-in cellular data modem and pho...

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    5 how the vital signs transmitter works the vital signs transmitter automatically transmits a notifica- tion via its cellular modem to the clinical monitoring center whenever your ecg or other physiological parameters exceed normal limits. Clinical monitoring center intervention if the clinical moni...

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    6 emergency medical service (ems) intervention if for any reason you are unable to respond, ems personnel will be dispatched to your location using the information provided by the gps. Event button intervention the vital signs transmitter also provides an event button that allows you to alert the cr...

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    7 notifications any time that critical care specialists need to communicate with you or send a notification, they first notify you silently by sending a signal that causes the vital signs transmitter to vibrate. Approximately five seconds after the vibration, a brief message will be played for each ...

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    8 w h e n to w e a r y o u r v i ta l s i g n s t r a n s m i t t e r the vital signs transmitter should be worn any time you want your vital signs monitored. It is suggested that you wear the vital signs transmitter at all times, except when the belt could be subjected to water or other damaging en...

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    9 u s i n g t h e v i ta l s i g n s t r a n s m i t t e r f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e 1. Subscribe to personal health monitoring services. In order to initiate the monitoring, you must subscribe to the personal health monitoring services. Refer to the section labeled “getting started” for more in...

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    10 getting started 1.Subscribe to biowatch medical’s personal health monitoring services. You can subscribe by calling biowatch medical direct at 1-877-biowatch (1-877-246-9282) or by completing the online subscrip- tion process at www.Biowatchmed.Com/subscribe. For more information on the available...

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    11 service subscription and account set-up is complete. Congratulations! You have completed the first steps to beginning your personal health monitoring services. Note: you can still add additional service options at any time, even after the initial service subscription and account set-up have been ...

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    Charging the vital signs transmitter charging for the first time: the vital signs transmitter needs to be fully charged overnight prior to its first use. Charging/recharging the battery: 1. Remove the vital signs transmitter from your torso. 2. Insert the ac adapter plug into the wall (standard us h...

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    13 audible low battery warning: the vital signs transmitter has a rechargeable battery that typically, under normal use, maintains a charge for 32 hours. The vital signs transmitter provides a notification vibration, which, after an approximate five-second delay, is followed by a voice recording sta...

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    14 ac adapter: to recharge your battery, use only the specific ac adapter model #gtm21089-1305-w3 that was packaged with the vital signs transmitter. , other adapters may vary in output voltage and/or polarities and may damage the vital signs transmitter. Biowatch medical, inc. Is not responsible fo...

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    15 how to wear your vital signs transmitter 1. To connect, insert circular plastic end of elastic strap into slot on the end of the vital signs transmitter and twist. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably around your chest, just below the chest muscles (sternum area). The vital si...

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    16 lift the vital signs transmitter off your chest and moisten the four rectangular electrode areas on the back of the transmitter. Please refer to the diagram of the vital signs transmitter’s components included in the “getting to know your vital signs transmitter” section to locate the electrode a...

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    Warning 17 c a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e the vital signs transmitter is very easy to maintain. Weekly cleaning is recommended and very little troubleshooting, if any, is ever required. Cleaning 1. Remove the elastic strap from the vital signs transmitter. 2. To clean the transmitter: • wipe wi...

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    18 troubleshooting the vital signs transmitter does a daily diagnostic test with the clinical monitoring center. No action is required by you to troubleshoot the transmitter. If you are concerned that your vital signs transmitter is not functioning properly, please contact our customer service cente...

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    19 l i m i t e d wa r r a n t y your vital signs transmitter is warranted, under normal use, to be free from manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase. In the event of failure of your vital signs transmitter, first contact customer service at 1-877-biowatch (1-877-246-9282). If it...

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    20 2. Ship the package to the following address: (insurance is recommended) biowatch medical, inc. Attention: warranty 1233 washington street, suite 400 columbia, sc 29201 for customer service, call toll free: 1-877-biowatch (1-877-246-9282).

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    21 t e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s vital signs transmitter model vst 3 fcc id sc7vst3 vital signs monitored ecg, body temperature data storage 8 mb (up to 48 hrs w/o cellular transmission) material, strap elastic material, vst pellethane plastic battery type 3.6v non-user replaceable l...

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    22 it is recommended that the purchaser fill out the following information and retain for his/her files. Purchaser name___________________________________ date of purchase __________________________________ serial number ____________________________________ n o t e s ________________________________...

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    1-877-biowatch 1-877-246-9282 www.Biowatchmed.Com.