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TotalVitals®: Quick Start Guide

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This article explains general operation of the TotalVitals® machine. 

 

TotalVitals (Vital Signs)

Configuring TotalVitals

  1. Each TotalVitals device will only support one of two connection options, Bluetooth, or USB. Ensure the applicable connection type based on your device is selected in the device settings of eNcounter/CapSure. TotalVitals devices that support Bluetooth connection type will display the flashing Bluetooth indicator referenced in Step e below. If the indicator is not displayed, then the device connection type is USB.
  2. Press and hold the power button located on the right side of the device to power it on.
  1. When utilizing the USB connection option, connect the device to the workstation via the USB cable. The following Steps d-i are not applicable when connecting the device via USB.
  2. When utilizing the Bluetooth connection option, pair the device with the Windows operating system by selecting “PC_300SNT” from the available Bluetooth devices.

Tip: The TotalVitals will be categorized as a headset when selecting from the list of Bluetooth devices.

Tip: Windows provides prompts when connecting a Bluetooth device, to achieve a faster and more reliable connection, do not click these prompts.

  1. With the device powered on, initiate a consult in ENcounter, then click the TotalVitals connectivity indicator that appears in the footer to begin connecting the device to ENcounter. The bluetooth connectivity icon will flash intermittently until the device is connected to ENcounter, after the device is connected the icon stops flashing.


 

 

  1. A prompt will appear indicating that eNcounter is Discovering the Bluetooth signal.

  2. The Select Device prompt indicates the device has been found. Select the MAC address associated with your device, then click the toggle switch to connect with the device.

Note: Your MAC address can be found on the sticker located on the TotalVitals device.

  1. The prompt will then indicate that the device is Connecting to eNcounter.
  1. After the connection process is completed successfully the prompt will change to indicate that the device is Connected.

 

Blood Pressure

  1. To take a blood pressure reading, connect the cuff tube to the “NIBP” port.
  1. Press and release the blood pressure button to begin the measurement. The eNcounter Vitals Overlay will reflect any vitals data measured by the device.

Pulse Rate

  1. To take a patient’s pulse, connect the oximeter probe to the “SpO2” port and insert the patient’s finger into the clip of the probe. The measurement will begin automatically. The eNcounter vitals fields reflect any vitals data registered on the device.

Note: TotalVitals continuously reads the patient’s pulse. If the oximeter is removed from the patient’s finger, the readings reset to 0.

Temperature

  1. To take a patient’s temperature, connect the probe to the “Temp” port.
  2. Remove the tip cover, insert the tip into the ear canal, and press the scan button on the top side of the probe to begin reading. The eNcounter vitals fields reflect any vitals data registered on the device.