GE CARESCAPE, User Manual

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Pulse oximetry
SpO₂ measurement setup
SpO
2
equipment to patient connection
1. Acquisition module with SpO
2
measurement capability
2. Interconnect cable
3. Reusable sensors
4. Disposable sensors
Preparing the SpO
2
connection
1. Connect the SpO
2
module(s) to the monitor.
2. Connect the adapter cable(s) to the SpO
2
module connector(s).
3. Clean the surface of reusable sensors.
4. Prepare the application site(s).
5. Remove nail polish and earrings.
6. Follow the sensor manufacturer's instructions to position the sensor(s).
7. Attach the sensor(s) to the patient.
8. Stabilize the sensor cable(s) to minimize sensor movement.
Checking the SpO
2
measurement
1. Check that the red light is lit in the sensor.
2. Check that the waveforms and parameter values are displayed when the sensor is
connected to the patient.
SpO
2
functional testers
Some models of commercially available bench-top functional testers and patient
simulators can be used to verify proper functionality of pulse oximeter sensors, cables
and monitors. While such devices may be useful for verifying that the pulse oximetry
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