• The
S
p
O
2
Module is
not to be used as an apnea monitor
.
•
Pulse oximetry readings and pulse signal
can be
affected by certain ambient conditions, sensor application
errors and certain patient conditions.
• The
S
p
O
2
Module is intended only as an
adjunct in patient
assessment
. It must be used in conjunction with clinical
signs and symptoms.
• The
S
p
O
2
Module should be considered an
early warning
device
. As a trend towards patient deoxygenation is
indicated, blood samples should be analyzed by a
laboratory CO-Oximeter to completely understand the
patient’s condition.
•
Interfering Substances:
Carboxyhemoglobin and
methemoglobin may erroneously increase readings. The
level of increase is approximately equal to the amount of
carboxyhemoglobin present. Dyes, or any substance
containing dyes, that change usual arterial pigmentation
may cause erroneous readings.
• The
S
p
O
2
Module is
not rated for defibrillation use
.
Disconnect the sensor from the patient or patient cable
from the module prior to defibrillation.
•
Do not lift
the
S
p
O
2
Module by the cable because it may
disconnect from the instrument, causing it to drop on the
patient. Do not place the
S
p
O
2
Module in any position that
may cause it to fall onto the patient.
•
Respond immediately to system alarms
; patient
monitoring may cease under certain alarm conditions.
WARNINGS
General Information
General Information
4-17
General
Alaris
®
System Directions for Use
SpO
2
Modules Section
Warnings and Cautions
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