Braun Pulse oximeter 1, Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Braun Pulse oximeter, YK-81C.
This pulse oximeter is a high-quality product tested in
accordance with international ISO safety and performance
standards. This device uses red and infrared light at set
wavelengths along with a photodetector to measure oxygen
saturation in blood and the associated pulse rate.
The Braun Pulse oximeter is intended to be used by consumers in
a home-use setting (such as home setting or places of business).
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product and keep the instructions and the pulse oximeter in a
safe place.
Indications for use
The Braun Pulse oximeter (YK-81C) is a non-sterile, reusable
device intended for spot checking or intermittent
determination of functional oxygen saturation in arterial blood,
as well as the associated pulse rate by using the tip of the finger
as the measurement site. The device is intended for people 12
years of age or older, in a home-use environment (such as a
home setting or places of business).
The Pulse oximeter displays the %SpO2, pulse rate, as well as
the pulse amplitude using a vertical bar graph.
This device is factory calibrated and no further calibration is
required by the user.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Please read the manual carefully before use.
Device isn’t suitable for continuous monitoring.
Pulse oximeters are sensitive to motion. Keep hands still while
taking a reading.
Pulse oximeters require sufficient blood flow to
obtain proper readings. Poor blood circulation can result in
inaccurate readings. If your hands are cold or if you have poor
circulation, warm your hands by rubbing them together or use
another warming method before attempting to obtain a
reading. A tourniquet, blood pressure cuff, other devices or
clothing that cause blood flow restrictions may also result in
inaccurate readings.
Fingernail polish or acrylic nails obstruct the light transmission
through the fingertip and may also result in inaccurate
readings.
Your finger must be clean for a proper reading.
The Pulse oximeter should be clean in order to get a proper
reading. Please ensure the finger clip area is cleaned, following
the cleaning instruction in the manual.
If a reading is difficult to obtain, switch to another finger or to
the other hand. The index or middle finger is recommended for
taking measurements.
There are a number of other conditions which may lead to an
inaccurate reading; including but not limited to, recent medical
tests that included an injection of dyes, use of arterial catheters,
a weak pulse, low levels of hemoglobin in the blood, low
perfusion (the quality of your pulse), elevated levels of
dysfunctional hemoglobin, the strength and type of light that
you are in while using the pulse oximeter, and the existence of
cell phones, radios, and fixed transmitters within certain ranges
of the pulse oximeter during use.
This device does not provide a low SpO2 alarm.
DO NOT use on the same finger continuously for over 2 hours.
The device is not appropriate for the constant monitoring of
the user. Prolonged and continuous monitoring may increase
the potential of unexpected changes of dermal conditions
such as putrescence, etc. A feeling of discomfort or pain may
occur if using the device continuously, especially for those
users who experience poor perfusion or immature
dermographia by light collimation.
In addition to the items described in the Warnings and
precautions section, inaccurate measurements may be caused
by factors including but not limited to:
• Immersing the device in liquid.
•
Significant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobin (such as
carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin).
•
Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or methylene
blue.
• Measurements may be adversely affected in the presence
of high ambient light such as direct sunlight. In bright light
conditions, cover the sensor area if necessary.
•
Excessive user movement.
• High-frequency electrosurgical interference and defibrillators.
•
Venous pulsations.
•
Hypotension, severe vasoconstriction, severe anemia, or
hypothermia.
DO NOT modify this equipment without the authorization of
the manufacturer.
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