Covidien Nellcor PM10N, Home Use Manual

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5 PM10N Home Use Guide
T
his manual is for the home caregiver—the person
who provides care in the home for a patient
monitored by the Nellcor™ portable SpO
2
patient
monitoring system (PM10N). Read this entire guide
before using the monitoring system.
What Does the Monitoring System Do?
The monitoring system measures the patient’s pulse
rate and the percentage of oxygen circulating in the
blood (
functional oxygen saturation)
. When either the
patient’s pulse rate or the percentage of oxygen goes
below or above a pre-set alarm limit, the monitoring
system warns you by sounding an alarm, showing an
indicator, and flashing a number.
The monitoring system can be used for patients of
all ages—infants, children, and adults. Your clinician
will assist you with the selection and use of the
appropriate Nellcor
TM
sensor, based on the size and age
of the patient.
What Is Your Role As Caregiver?
The clinician will instruct you in:
•
Turning the monitoring
system on and off
• Attaching the sensor to the
patient
•
Responding to alarms
•
Contacting the clinician with questions or concerns
Welcome
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