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Revision C Dash 2000 Patient Monitor 11-3
2005873-001
Neonates and Infants
WARNING
The display of inaccurate pulse oximetry (SPO2) values has
been linked to the presence of poor signal strength or artifact
due to patient motion during signal analysis. This condition is
most likely to be encountered when the monitor is used on
neonates or infants. These same conditions in adults do not
impact the pulse oximetry values to the same extent.
When using pulse oximetry on neonates and infants, always observe the
following precautions.
PRECAUTIONS
We recommend the application of the following criteria when using the
pulse oximetry function on neonates and infants:
1.
The peripheral pulse rate (PPR) as determined by the pulse oximetry
function must be within 10% of the heart rate, and
2.
the pulse oximetry signal strength indicator must have 2 or 3 asterisks
displayed, and
3.
six seconds of artifact-free waveform must be present, or
4.
stable pulse oximetry values are displayed for six seconds.
Procedures or devices previously applied in your facility for pulse oximetry
monitoring should be used in the event that the pulse oximetry value from
the Dash monitor cannot be validated by the above criteria.