Respiro
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Operating Instructions
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Ensure that the pulse oximeter’s batter
ies have sufficient charge.
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Nasal cannula, ECG adapter and ECG electrodes are for single-use only. Re-
use between patients is strictly prohibited. The reuse of single-use parts may
lead to contamination.
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Do not use excessive force when connecting the nasal cannula.
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RIP belts must not be worn against skin.
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Respiro device’s internal pressure sensor is very sensitive. Do not produce
excessive pressure to nasal cannula’s pressure hose.
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Use only mild detergents when cleaning the devices. Immersing the devices
in liquids is prohibited.
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Contact nursing staff if the devices and sensors are damaged.
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Damaged or detached parts lead to incorrect recording results.
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Nail polish and artificial nails must be removed before recording as they in-
terfere with the pulse oximeter.
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Do not open and/or modify the equipment.
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Keep the devices and accessories out of reach for children and pets.
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Do not use the devices in shower or sauna.
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EMC disturbances may cause interference and/or noise to recording data.
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Use the device only with accessories provided by Bittium Biosignals Ltd. Oth-
er accessories may negatively affect the device performance or cause non-
recognized issues and non-conformities or break the device.
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Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as an-
tenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12
inches) to any part of the Respiro device, including cables specified by Bit-
tium Biosignals Ltd. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this
equipment could result. Examples of such devices include: mobile phone,
laptop computer, activity band, smart ring.
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Respiro is not suitable for use in MRI environment.
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Respiro is not intended to be used at the same time with high frequency (HF)
surgical equipment or with a defibrillator.