Mindray BeneHeart D3, Operator'S Manual

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12-2
12.2 Safety
WARNING
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Use only SpO
2
sensors specified in this manual. Follow the SpO
2
sensor’s instructions for use and adhere to
all warnings and cautions.
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When a trend toward patient deoxygenation is indicated, blood samples should be analyzed by a laboratory
co-oximeter to completely understand the patient’s condition.
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Do not use SpO
2
sensors during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Induced current could potentially cause
burns.
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Prolonged continuous monitoring may increase the risk of undesirable changes in skin characteristics, such
as irritation, reddening, blistering or burns. Inspect the sensor site every two hours and move the sensor if
the skin quality changes. Change the application site every four hours. For neonates or patients with poor
peripheral blood circulation or sensitive skin, inspect the sensor site more frequently.
12.3 Identifying SpO
2
Modules
The equipment can be configured with any of the following SpO
2
modules.
„
Mindray SpO
2
module;
„
Masimo SpO
2
module;
„
Nellcor SpO
2
module.
For Masimo or Nellcor SpO
2
modules, you will see corresponding logo on the equipment.
12.4 SpO
2
Monitoring Procedure
1. Select an appropriate sensor according to the module type, patient category and weight.
2. Clean the application site, e.g. removing colored nail polish from the application site.
3. Apply the sensor to the patient.
4. Select an appropriate adapter cable according to the connector type and connect it with the equipment.
5. Connect the sensor cable to the adapter cable.
6. Switch the Mode Select knob to Monitor.
NOTE
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The SpO2 simulator can be used to check if the SpO
2
sensor works properly. However, it cannot be used to
verify the accuracy of the SpO
2
sensor.