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Monitor mode - SpO
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Factors which affect the SpO
2
measurement’s precision
• Incorrect use of the sensor.
• Anemia.
• Use of vasoactive drugs.
• Patient in shock or cardiac arrest.
• Significant number of dysfunctional hemoglobins.
• Intravascular contrasts such as indocyanine green and methylene blue.
• Exposure to excessive lighting.
• Arterial occlusion next to the sensor.
Sensor selection
Choose an appropriate sensor in the chart below. Check the instructions which
accompany the sensor for application instructions.
Patient
Place
Description
Adult/ Pediatric
Finger (hand).
Finger or toe (hand or foot).
Sensor, adult.
Sensor, “Y” universal.
Child
Finger or foot.
Sensor, “Y” universal.