MTV1000 Ventilator System
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User’s Manual
7.6.2.
SpO
2
Monitoring
Oxygen saturation concentration shows the degree of saturation of hemoglobin that can
transport oxygen in the artery. That is, it displays the degree of currently transported
amount compared to oxygen transport by hemoglobin as a percentage.
WARNING
Use only SpO
2
sensor certified by MEKICS. Otherwise, it may cause problems in
performance.
Incorrect methods such as tight fixation of sensor using fixing tape can harm the patient
on skin tissues.
Sensor should not be used on parts with artery catheter or vein syringe.
Do not use damaged SpO2 sensor or optical device.
Since the sensor is not waterproof, do not place in water and solvent or clean excessively.
Do not sterilize the sensor with ultraviolet ray, direct sunlight, steam or hydrogen
peroxide.
CAUTION
Do not use the sensor to patients with allergic symptoms to SpO
2
sensor.
Do not use SpO
2
sensor during MRI screening because there is risk of sensor burning.
Immediately remove the sensor if the patient calls for discomfort.
ATTENTION
Inaccurate values and waves can result if sensor is used incorrectly as below.
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When sensor not certified by MEKICS is used or sensor is used incorrectly
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Functional disorder in hemoglobin
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When sensor is excessively exposed to medical light (especially xenon light), bilirubin
light, fluorescent light, infrared heating device, or direct sunlight
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Excessive movement by the patient
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Use of high frequency electric surgical instrument or cardiac resuscitator
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When pulse of venous blood measured at a spot where blood pressure is measured,
pressure bandage is used, artery catheter is used, or sensor is used inside blood vessel
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When the patient shows symptoms of hypotension, severe blood vessel contraction,
severe anemia or hypothermia
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When there is arterial occlusion nearby the sensor
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When the patient is experiencing cardiac arrest or shock
Heart rate may be inaccurate in the following situations.
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When sensor is tightened too much
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When sensor receives excessive medical light, bilirubin light or sunlight
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When measured with pressure bandage or at a spot pressured by cuffs