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4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
4.3.7
4.3.8 Incorrect measurements may occur due to
severe hypothermia, shock and low blood
pressure as well as poisoning which
influences the oxygen binding capacity of
the haemoglobin.
For patients suffering from severe anaemia
or anaemic or toxic oxygen deficiency, the
measurements may be incorrect.
Medication such as dopamine, procaine,
lidocaine and butacaine may strongly
influence the measurement.
Strong ambient lighting from fluorescent
lamps, infrared lamps and heating devices
or direct sunlight is to be avoided.
No arterial or venous lines must be
connected to the arm of the finger which the
measurement is being carried out on and no
blood pressure cuffs may be used.
The finger used for measurement must not
be moved and the person who the
measurement is being carried out must stay
calm.
The finger must be inserted deeply enough
into the device with the finger nail pointing
upwards to the display side of the device.
There must be no dirt, nail polish or tattoos
on the finger or finger nail.
Please observe the following circumstances as
these may influence the measurement or lead to
incorrect measurements:
4.3 Conditions that could influence
the measurement
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