48 Preparing
for
SpO
2
monitoring
The SpO
2
monitor can calculate the percentage level of blood oxy-
genation from the composition of the light picked up by the receiver.
However, it is important that no other light, whether daylight or
ambient light, can reach the receiver. More detailed explanations can
be found in the section “Measuring principle for the SpO
2
monitor”
on page 103.
6.3 SpO
2
sensor adapted to the patient’s size and
weight
The following lists a number of SpO
2
sensors that are also available.
The LNOP® Neo delivered with VitaGuard® is an adhesive strip
sensor for measuring the functional arterial blood oxygen satura-
tion (SpO
2
) of infants weighing up to 10 kg.
Sensors of the type LNOP® NeoPt are available for monitoring
premature infants with sensitive skin.
The sensor LNOP® Pdt can be used on children weighing between
10 and 50 kg.
The sensor LNOP® Adt is suitable for patients over 30 kg.
Information on other sensors can be obtained from getemed AG or
your authorized dealer.
6.4
Choosing the sensor site
Always choose a site that is intact, has good blood flow, and
covers completely the receiver window. Information on choosing
the right attachment site can be found on the sensor’s packaging.
Choose a site such that the sensor’s transmitter and receiver can
lie exactly opposite each other.
The distance between the transmitter and the receiver should not
be greater than two centimeters.
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