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3.4.3 SpO
2
Sensor Connection
The SpO
2
sensor is very delicate. Please follow the steps and procedures below when useing it as failure to
do so correctly can cause damage to the SpO
2
sensor.
Operation procedure:
1. Connect the SpO
2
sensor to the connector labeled “SpO
2
”. When unplugging the probe, be sure to hold the
head of the connector and pull it out.
2. If the finger clip SpO
2
sensor is used, insert one finger into the sensor (index finger, middle finger or ring
finger with short nail length) as shown in the figure below.
Figure 3.9 Finger clip SpO
2
sensor placement
When selecting a sensor, consider the patient’s category, adequacy of perfusion, availability of probe site and
anticipated monitoring duration. Use only SpO
2
probes provided by our company with this Gima Vital Signs
Monitor. Read the following table for SpO
2
probe information. Refer to Chapter 11.5 for the detailed instruc-
tions of each SpO
2
probe.
3. If the neonate SpO
2
sensor is used, please follow Figure 3.10 to connect.
Y type sensor
Sensor adapter: wrap
Figure 3.10 Neonate SpO
2
sensor placement
High ambient light sources such as surgical lights (especially those with a xenon light source), bilirubin lamps,
fluorescent lights, infrared heating lamps, and direct sunlight can interfere with the performance of a SpO
2
sensor. To prevent interference from ambient light, ensure that the sensor is properly applied, and cover the
sensor site with opaque material.
Failure to take this action in high ambient light conditions may result in inaccurate measurements.
If patient movement presents a problem, verify that the sensor is properly and securely applied; move the
sensor to a less active site; use an adhesive sensor that tolerates some patient motion; or use a new sensor
with fresh adhesive backing.
SpO
2
Probe
Patient Category
SpO
2
Finger Clip Sensor (reusable)
Pediatric
SpO
2
Finger Rubber Sensor (reusable)
Adult
SpO
2
Finger Clip Sensor (reusable)
Adult