Mindray iMEC8 Vet, Operator'S Manual

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11-2
11.2 Safety
WARNING

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.

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.

Do not use SpO
2
sensors during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Induced current could potentially cause
burns. The sensor may affect the MRI image, and the MRI unit may affect the accuracy of the oximetry
measurements.

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 patients with poor peripheral
blood circulation or sensitive skin, inspect the sensor site more frequently.
11.3 Identifying SpO
2
Modules
To identify which SpO
2
module is incorporated into your monitor, see the color of the SpO
2
connector and the company
logo located at the monitor. The color of the cable connector matches the company as shown below:

Mindray SpO
2
module: a blue connector without logo.

Masimo SpO
2
module: a purple connector with a logo of Masimo SET.

Nellcor SpO
2
module: a grey connector with a logo of Nellcor.
The connectors for these three SpO
2
sensors are mutually exclusive.
NOTE

The Mindray SpO
2
module is not available in North America. The Masimo SpO
2
module is available in North
America only.