Manual Vitals let you record reference measurements (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate) taken with traditional instruments alongside your NxSCOPE recordings. This is essential for calibrating new devices and for keeping a complete medical record.
When to Use Manual Vitals
Device calibration — New NxSCOPE devices require 3 recordings with manual vitals before they are fully calibrated. You'll see a yellow "Device Calibration Required" banner on uncalibrated devices with step-by-step instructions.
Record keeping — Attach reference vitals from a stethoscope, thermometer, or other method to any recording for comparison.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Navigate to Your Device
Go to the Devices page and find your NxSCOPE device. If the device needs calibration, you'll see an orange banner at the top explaining the process.
2. Find the Recording
Scroll down to the Latest Measurements section. Each recording shows a timestamp, patient info, and vital signs from the device.
3. Click "Manual Vitals"
Next to each recording, click the Manual Vitals button (heart icon). This opens the Add Manual Vitals form.
4. Fill In Patient Information
At the top of the form, fill in the required fields:
Species — Select from the dropdown (Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Horse, etc.)
Breed — Type the animal's breed
Coat Type — Select from the dropdown (Short Hair, Long Hair, Curly, Double Coat, etc.)
5. Enter Measurements
Enter at least one of the following (all are optional individually, but you need at least one):
Temperature — Enter the value and toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit. When you enter a temperature, you'll be asked how it was measured (Rectal, Ear, or Other). This is required.
Heart Rate — Enter in beats per minute (bpm). Must be a whole number.
Respiratory Rate — Enter in respirations per minute (rpm). Must be a whole number.
6. Add Notes (Optional)
Use the Additional Information field for any extra context about the measurement.
7. Save
Click Save Measurement. You'll see a success confirmation, and the measurement will be attached to that recording.
Calibrating Your Device
New devices show a "Device Calibration Required" banner. To calibrate:
Take at least 3 recordings with your NxSCOPE on different animals or sessions.
Add manual vitals to each of those 3 recordings using the steps above.
The device calibrates automatically once 3 recordings have manual vitals attached.
Tip: For best calibration results, use reliable measurement methods (digital thermometer, traditional stethoscope) since these reference values train the device's algorithms.
Once calibration is complete, the warning banner disappears and your device is ready for accurate autonomous measurements.