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2.2 Supplementary oxygen
Warnings
• You must take special care when using supplementary oxygen to reduce the risk of fi re. Keep all sources of ignition away from the
Airvo 3 and, preferably, not in the same room as the Airvo 3 during use.
• Do not use supplementary oxygen while smoking, near sparks or open fl ames.
• A spontaneous and violent ignition may occur if oil, grease or greasy substances contact oxygen under pressure. Keep these substances
away from all oxygen equipment.
• The Airvo 3 is a high fl ow device. Ensure the oxygen supply is designed to provide enough oxygen fl ow for all connected equipment,
particularly when the supply is shared by multiple devices.
• Only connect pure oxygen to the oxygen inlet ports on the Airvo 3. The oxygen concentration displayed will be wrong if any other gas,
or mixtures of gases, is connected.
• Only use lotions and/or salves that are labeled as oxygen-compatible to avoid the risk of fi re and burns.
2.3 Pulse oximetry
Warnings
• Do not adjust, repair, open, disassemble, or modify the pulse oximetry sensor, cable or adapter (pulse oximetry accessories). Injury to
personnel or equipment damage could occur. Return the device for servicing if necessary.
• In line with the indications for use of the Airvo 3, the monitoring functionality of the Airvo 3 is intended for use on spontaneously
breathing patients and not intended for patients requiring life support. It is the responsibility of the clinician to select the appropriate
level of monitoring for their patient and to be prepared to deal with alarms and equipment malfunction. Additional, independent
monitoring equipment may be necessary.
• Explosive hazard: Do not use this device in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of fl ammable anesthetics or gases.
Nonin:
– Operation of the Nonin Xpod USB connector below the minimum amplitude of 0.3% modulation may cause inaccurate results.
Cautions
• Before cleaning the pulse oximetry accessories, disconnect the device from the Airvo 3 to avoid electrical shock and fl ammability
hazards.
• Do not place the pulse oximetry accessories on electrical equipment that may aff ect the device, preventing it from working properly.
• To minimize radio interference, other electrical equipment that emits radio frequency transmissions should not be used near the pulse
oximetry accessories.
• A functional tester cannot be used to assess the accuracy of a pulse oximeter or sensor.
Nonin:
– The Nonin Xpod USB connector has motion tolerant software that minimizes the likelihood of motion artefact being misinterpreted
as good pulse quality. In some circumstances, however, this device may still interpret motion as good pulse quality. This covers all
available outputs (i.e. SpO₂, PR, PLETH, PPG).
Note
• For more information about required safety and regulatory requirements for pulse oximeters, refer to ISO 80601-2-61, and IEC 60601-1.
Additional safety information can be found in the labelling provided with each Nonin sensor.