WatchPAT™200 System
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Operation Manual
7
APPLYING THE
WATCHPAT™ DEVICE
The following detailed instructions are summarized in the patient’s step-by-step
reference guide. They are written as if the reader is the patient using the WatchPAT™
device.
7.1 Preparing for Use of the Watch
PAT™ Device
Before using the WatchPAT™ device, review the following notes:
Remove tight clothing, rings, watches and jewelry from your non-dominant hand
and wrist and from your neck and chest.
The probes may be worn on any two fingers of your non-dominant hand. We
recommend that the oximetry sensor and PAT
®
probe be attached to the ring and
index fingers respectively (Figure 25). The following instructions relate specifically
to these fingers. Patients with very large fingers may use their small finger (pinky)
for the PAT
®
Probe.
Ensure that fingernails of fingers that will be monitored are well trimmed, (less than
1mm from nail bed) with no jagged edges. Clip and file nails, if necessary.
Remove artificial fingernails or dark nail polish from the monitored fingers.
Patient sensitivity to Nonin oximetry sensor may vary due to medical status or skin
condition. Discontinue use if the patient exhibits allergic reactions to the adhesive
material.
Do not stretch the Nonin adhesive tape while applying the oximetry sensor. This
may cause inaccurate readings or skin blisters.
You may need some assistance putting on the WatchPAT™ device. If needed have
someone present to assist you.
Make sure the room you are sleeping in is as quiet as possible during the night, turn
off any possible noise sources. When using the SBP it is advised to sleep alone in
the room.
Note
These instructions are designed to help the patient use the WatchPAT™
device
after
seeing a demonstration by trained personnel of how to
mount the probes on his/her fingers and correctly operate the
WatchPAT™ device .
