User Manual for the Hopkins
®
Newborn & Mom Pulse Ox
3. Outside Interference Factors affecting SpO
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measuring accuracy
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Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or
methylene blue
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Exposure to excessive illumination, such as
surgical lamps, bilirubin lamps, fluorescent lights,
infrared heating lamps, or direct sunlight.
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Insufficient coverage of the y probe can interfere
with readings. Make sure to have the Y-Probe
centered in the middle of the Hopkins Wrap.
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Vascular dyes or externally used products such as
nail enamel or tinted skin care
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Excessive patient movement
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Placement of a sensor on an extremity with a
blood pressure cuff, arterial catheter, or
intravascular line
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Exposure to the chamber with high pressure
oxygen
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There is an arterial occlusion proximal to the
sensor
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