Covidien INVOS 5100C, Operator'S Manual

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Infant/Neonatal OxyAlert NIRSensor Sensor Application
Operator's Manual 3-13
3.16.2
OxyAlert NIRSensor Lot Number
The OxyAlert NIRSensor lot number appears on the individual sensor packaging.
3.16.3
OxyAlert NIRSensor Cerebral Site Selection
Select the sensor site on the right or left side of forehead. Placement of the sensor in other cere-
bral locations, or over hair, may cause inaccurate readings, erratic readings, or no readings at all.
Do not place the sensor over nevi, sinus cavities, the superior sagittal sinus, subdural or epidural
hematomas, or other anomalies, such as arteriovenous malformations, as this may cause readings
that are not reflective of brain tissue or no readings at all.
3.16.4
OxyAlert NIRSensor Somatic Site Selection
Select the sensor site over the tissue area of interest (site selection will determine which body
region is monitored). Avoid placing the sensor over fatty deposits, hair, or bony protuberances.
Do not place the sensor over nevi, hematomas, or broken skin, as this may cause readings that are
not reflective of tissue or no readings at all. When two somatic site sensors are placed, they must
be connected into the preamplifier. Sensor location is at the clinician’s discretion, provided it
adheres to the criteria noted on the instructions for use inside carton. Placements may
include the following locations:
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Posterior flank (T10-L2, right or left of midline)
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Abdomen
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Forearm
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Calf
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Upper arm
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Chest
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Upper leg
3.16.5
Patient Prep
To achieve optimum adhesion, the patient’s skin must be clean and dry.
3.16.6
OxyAlert NIRSensor Placement
Holding the cable, peel back the white liner from the thin, clear adhesive beginning at the point
where the cable meets the sensor pad. Apply to the skin. Continue applying the sensor by