Attaching Sensors to the Patient
The following sections describe how to prepare the patient for monitoring.
Selecting a Sensor Site
To ensure patient safety and proper data collection, consider the following items when selecting
a Sensor site.
Warnings:
Sensors are not sterile and therefore should not be applied on abraded,
cracked, or lacerated skin. Exercise caution when applying Sensors to a site
with delicate skin. Applying Sensors, tape or pressure to such a site may
reduce circulation and/or cause skin deterioration.
Do not place Sensor over poorly perfused tissues. Avoid uneven skin surfaces
for best adhesion. Do not place Sensor over sites with ascites, cellulitis, or
edema.
If electrocautery procedures will be performed, Sensors and electrocautery
electrodes should be placed as far apart as possible to prevent unwanted skin
burns; a distance of at least 15 cm (6 in) is recommended.
Cautions:
Sensors should not to be placed on high density hair areas.
The Sensor must be able to rest flush with clean, dry skin. Any debris, lotion,
oil, powder, perspiration, or hair that prevents good contact between the Sensor
and the skin will affect the validity of the data collected and may result in an
alarm message.
Notes:
Skin pigmentation does not affect the validity of collected data. The Oximeter
compensates automatically for skin pigmentation.
In the event that the location of the selected tissues cannot be palpated or
visualized, confirmation by ultrasound or X-ray is recommended.
Selecting a Sensor
As described in
Indications for Use
on page xiv:
•
When used with large Sensors, the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Oximeter is indicated for use on
adults and transitional adolescents ≥ 40 kg (88.2 lbs).
•
When used with Medium Sensors, the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Oximeter is indicated for use
on pediatric subjects ≥ 3 kg (6.6 lbs).
•
When used with Small Sensors, the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Oximeter is indicated for
cerebral use on pediatric subjects < 8 kg (17.6 lbs) and non-cerebral use on pediatric
subjects < 5 kg (11 lbs).
Table 5 on page 24 provides sensor selection guidelines based on Patient Mode, patient
weight, and sensor location.
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