Handheld pulse oximeter user’s manual
allow any liquid to spill inside the oximeter. When wiping
the side panel of the oximeter, be especially careful to
keep liquid away from the cable and the outlet.
4. Do not use abrasive materials such as wire brushes or
metal brighteners when cleaning the oximeter, as they
will damage the panel and the oximeter screen.
5. Do not submerge the oximeter in liquid.
6. If the cable or plug accidentally gets wet, rinse them with
distilled or deionized water and dry them in an
environment with a temperature between 40
˚
C and 80
˚
C
for at least one hour.
8.4 Cleaning SpO
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Sensor
1.
The casing of the sensor and light tube can be cleaned
with a swab, or a non-velvet soft cloth dipped in
medical alcohol.
2.
The sensor cable can be cleaned or sterilized with
hydrogen peroxide 3%, or isopropyl alcohol 70%.
3.
Never put the oximeter in a high-pressure container, and
never put the sensor directly in liquid.
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