24-Hour Clock
The monitoring system shows time on the screen using a 24-hour clock. The format is hh:mm:ss
(hours:minutes:seconds) without “a.m.” or “p.m.” On a 24-hour clock, each day starts at 00:00:00
(midnight). 01:00:00 is 1:00 a.m., 02:00:00 is 2:00 a.m., and so forth. 12:00:00 is noon (12:00 p.m.).
The clock continues with 13:00:00 representing 1:00 p.m. and so forth until reaching 23:59:59 (1
second before midnight). The clock then starts over at 00:00:00. Example: 16:30:00 is the same as
4:30 p.m.
Ambient Light
The light in the area of the patient sensor. Bright surrounding light sources, such as fluorescent
lights, infrared heating lamps, and direct sunlight may interfere with the performance of an SpO
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sensor.
BPM
Beats per minute. A standard unit of measure for pulse rate.
Caregiver
The person who attends to the patient and checks the monitoring system readings and sensor
placement.
Clinician
The trained healthcare professional who assists you with monitoring the patient and using the
monitor in your home. This person can be the doctor or nurse treating the patient, or another
trained healthcare professional.
Flammable
Capable of catching fire and burning quickly. Some examples of flammable materials are gasoline,
propane, and natural gas.
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