Covidien Nellcor PM10N, Home Use Manual

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8 PM10N Home Use Guide
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Shock hazard—Do not immerse or apply liquid to
the sensor.
• Carefully route the cabling to reduce the possibility
of patient entanglement or strangulation.
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The LCD panel (display) contains toxic chemicals. Do
not touch broken LCD panels.
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Do not reuse any sensor intended for single use. If in
doubt, ask your clinician.
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Tissue damage can be caused by incorrect
application or use of a pulse oximetry sensor.
Do not apply the sensor too tightly or by using
excessive pressure. Do not wrap the sensor, apply
supplemental tape, or leave the sensor too long on
one place.
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Do not cover or obstruct the holes for the speaker or
silence or decrease the volume of the audible alarm
if patient safety could be compromised.
• Do not use any monitoring system or sensor that
appears damaged.
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Pulse oximetry readings and pulse signal can be
affected by patient conditions, excessive patient
movement, sensor application errors, and certain
ambient environmental conditions.
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To ensure accurate measurements in bright ambient
light, cover the pulse oximetry sensor site with
opaque material.
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For best product performance and measurement
accuracy, use only accessories supplied or
recommended by Covidien. Use accessories
according to their respective instructions for use.
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Do not crimp the pulse oximetry cable, which could
cause damage to the cable.