SureSigns VM8

Bedside patient monitor

The SureSigns VM series patient monitors are ideal for monitoring, recording, and alarming multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments, including intra-facility transport.

Features

Wide variety of measurements makes VM8 your go-to monitor

The SureSigns VM8 patient monitor measures ECG, SpO₂, invasive and non-invasive blood pressure, heart rate, arrhythmia, pulse rate, temperature (optional), Microstream CO2, and respiration. The ability to measure a range of physiological parameters makes the VM8 a flexible patient monitor in a variety healthcare situations.

Flexible, easy-to-read display for ease of use

The VM series has an easy-to-read display with large color-coded numerics and waveforms, to give you important information at a glance. Its flexible display formats can be configured to quickly show information you need.

Lithium ion battery for power on the go

This monitor comes standard with a lithium ion battery to support reliable performance on the go.

Specifications

SureSigns VM8
Dimensions
32 cm W x 27 cm H x 17.5 cm D (12.6" W x 10.6" H x 6.9" D)
Weight
3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) excluding optional recorder and CO2
Screen type
26.4 cm (10.4") SVGA TFT-AM LCD display
Display resolution
800 active pixels/line, 600 active lines/frame
Screen active area
211.2 mm x 158.4 mm (8.31" x 6.24")
Screen refresh frequency
60
Pixel size
0.264 mm (inch)
Viewing angle
approx. 60
Alarm Audio Range
45 - 85
System Response Time
1
Recorder
Recorder type
Thermal
Paper width
58 mm (inch)
User Selectable Speeds
6.25, 12.5, 25, and 50 mm/s
Electrical specifications
Internal battery
Lithium ion, Smart battery 10.9 V to 11.1 V, 7200 mAhr
Battery operating time (new, fully charged)
4
Internal power supply
100 to 240 VAC
Battery charge time
<lt/>4
Power consumption
72
Frequency
50/60
Environmental specifications
Mechanical Shock
Complies with mechanical shock requirement in ISO 9919 standards for use within the healthcare facility.
Mechanical Vibration
Complies with mechanical vibration requirement in ISO 9919 standards for use within the healthcare facility.
Operating temperature
10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature (device)
-20 to 50°C (-4 to 122 °F)
Storage temperature (device plus accessories)
-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104 °F)
Operating humidity
Up to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage humidity
Up to 90% RH, non-condensing
Altitude
Up to 3000 meters above sea level
ECG
Heart rate range
15 to 300
Heart rate accuracy
Greater of ±10% or ±5 bpm
Bandwidth (normal monitoring)
0.67 to 40
Bandwidth (filtered monitoring)
0.67 to 20
Leads
3-lead and 5-lead (user-selectable)
Display sweep speeds
12.5, 25, and 50 mm/s
Pacemaker detection
Indicator on waveform display (user-selectable)
ECG size (sensitivity)
2.0, 1.0, 0.5 or 0.25 cm/mV or Auto
Lead Off condition
Detected and displayed
Input impedance
Signal reduction is less than 20% in the 0.67 to 40 Hz bandwidth
Input signal range
±5
Impedance Respiration
Technique
Trans-thoracic impedance
Measurement range
0 to 150
Accuracy
±1 rpm in the range of 0 to 120 rpm; ±2 rpm in the range of <gt/>120 rpm
ECG leads used
RA to LL
Display sweep speeds
6.25, 12.5, 25, or 50 mm/s
Lead Off condition
Detected and displayed
Non-invasive Blood Pressure
Technique
Oscillometric using stepwise deflation pressure
Adult measurement range - systolic
30 mmHg to 270 mmHg (4.0 kPa to 36.0 kPa)
Adult measurement range - diastolic
10 mmHg to 245 mmHg (1.3 kPa to 32.7 kPa)
Initial cuff inflation - Adult
160 mmHg (21.3 kPa)
Adult measurement range - MAP
20 mmHg to 255 mmHg (2.7 kPa to 34.0 kPa)
Adult measurement range - pulse rate
40 to 300
Pediatric measurement range - systolic
30 mmHg to 180 mmHg (4.0 kPa to 24.0 kPa)
Pediatric measurement range - diastolic
10 mmHg to 150 mmHg (1.3 kPa to 20.0 kPa)
Initial cuff inflation - Pediatric
140 mmHg (18.7 kPa)
Pediatric measurement range - MAP
20 mmHg to 160 mmHg (2.7 kPa to 21.3 kPa)
Pediatric measurement range - pulse rate
40 to 300
Neonatal measurement range - systolic
30 mmHg to 130 mmHg (4.0 kPa to 17.0 kPa)
Neonatal measurement range - diastolic
10 mmHg to 100 mmHg (1.3 kPa to 13.3 kPa)
Neonatal measurement range - MAP
20 mmHg to 120 mmHg (2.7 kPa to 16.0 kPa)
Neonatal measurement range - pulse rate
40 to 300
Blood pressure accuracy
8 mmHg maximum standard deviation; ±5 mmHg maximum mean error
Pulse rate accuracy
40 to 100 bpm: ±5 bpm; 101 to 200 bpm: ±5% of reading; 201 to 300 bpm: ±10% of reading
Initial cuff inflation - neonatal
100 mmHg (13.3 kPa)
NBP intervals
Automatic measurements at intervals of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes, and STAT
Temperature Measurements
Measurement range
25 to 45 °C (77 to 113 °F)
Accuracy
0.1 °C to 0.2 °C (depends on probe)
Heating/Cooling transient response time
≤150
SpO2
Measurement range
0 to 100
Pulse rate
30 to 300
SpO2 accuracy
70 to 100% (exact accuracy depends on sensor)
Pulse rate accuracy
Greater of 2% or ±1 bpm
Wavelength range
500 to 1000 nm for all specified sensors
Maximum optical output power
≤15 mW for all specified sensors
CO2
Measurement range
0 to 150
Flow rate
50, +15. -7.5
CO2 waveform resolution
0.1
etCO2, imCO2 resolution
1.0
Initialization and power up
40 seconds (typical); 3 minutes maximum
Total response time for adults
3.9
Maximum CO2 response time (with standard-length FilterLine)
5.1 s (typical)
Calibration interval
Initial calibration after 1,200 hours, then once per year or every 4,000 hours, whichever comes first
Auto zero interval
Once per hour (typical)
Leak tightness
<lt/>250 mbar/min when a 30% vacuum is invoked on the flow system
Accuracy
0 mmHg to 38 mmHg: ±2 mmHg; 39 mmHg to 150 mmHg: ± (5% of reading + 0.08% for every 1 mmHg above 38 mmHg)
Respiration rate range
0 to 150 breaths/min
Respiration accuracy
±1 rpm in the range of 0 rpm to 70 rpm; ±2 rpm in the range of 71 rpm to 120 rpm; ±3 rpm in the range of 121 rpm to 150 rpm
Invasive Blood Pressure
ABP/CVP/PAP measurement range
40 to 360
Input sensitivity
5 μV/V/mmHg
Frequency response
DC to 40
Zero adjustment range
200
Zero adjustment accuracy
1
Gain accuracy
±1
Gain accuracy drift
Less than 0.05 %/°C
Transducer load impedance
200 to 2000
Transducer output impedance
≤3000
Overall accuracy (including transducer)
Greater of ±4 mmHg or ±4%
Volume displacement of CPJ840J6
0.2 mm3/100 mmHg

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