46 Preparing
for
SpO
2
monitoring
6 Preparing for SpO
2
monitoring
The information in this section refers primarily to the use of adhe-
sive strip sensors. Also available, however, are SpO
2
sensors that can
be disinfected and reused (permanent sensors) for brief examina-
tions and for monitoring patients with allergies.
LNOP® Neo will be explained as an example SpO
2
sensor for
children.
LNOP® Adt will be explained as an example SpO
2
sensor for
adults.
Preparing for SpO
2
monitoring involves:
attaching the sensors to the patient
laying and securing the patient cable
connecting the SpO
2
patient cable to VitaGuard®
6.1
Safety instructions for SpO
2
monitoring
For hygiene reasons, check that there is no damage to the sensor’s
packaging before opening it. Use adhesive strip sensors on the one
patient only.
Remove the adhesive sensors no later than every eight hours and
permanent sensors no later than every four hours so that you can
inspect and, if necessary, clean the attachment sites on the patient’s
skin.
When the blood flow or attachment site is not satisfactory, attach
the sensor to a different site, and inspect this site more often.
Be particularly careful with patients exhibiting weak blood flow:
failing to check the sensors frequently may lead to skin damage and
pressure-induced necrosis. Check no later than every two hours in
these cases.
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