sat 805 Pulse Oximeter
Alarms
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Alarms
8.1
General
As a monitoring system, the sat 805 pulse oximeter is equipped with acoustic and visual signals for many
alarm situations. It alerts the user:
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When deviations from pre-set alarm limits occur
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In problem situations during technical monitoring
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Internal unit malfunctions
WARNING! Danger by incorrectly entered Alarm Limits!
Always check the alarm limits each time before using the pulse oximeter, in order to ensure that
the current limits are appropriate for the patient in question.
If there is any doubt as to the accuracy of the values shown, first check the patient's vital
parameters using other methods and then investigate whether the device is functioning.
WARNING! Danger by quiet alarm tones!
Please ensure that the openings of the loudspeaker are not covered in any way.
Inaccurate measurements can be caused by:
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Incorrect sensor connection or incorrectly selected Masimo-sensor.
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A significant proportion of dysfunctional hemoglobin (e.g. carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin).
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Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or methylene blue are present in the blood stream.
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Excessive light intrusion, such as operating lamps (especially xenon light sources), bilirubin lamps,
fluorescent lights, infrared heat sources or direct sun light (excessive light intrusion can be avoided
with a dark or transparent sensor shade).
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Excessive movement of the patient.
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Venous blood pulses.