Mindray Passport 5-Lead, Service Manual

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Passport 5-Lead, 5L, LT, XG Service Manual 0070-00-0420 1 - 37
Operation (5-Lead, 5L, LT and XG) Operation (5-Lead, 5L, LT)
D. Sensor Inspection
Before use, always inspect sensors, cables, and connectors for damage, i.e., cuts and
abrasions. Do not use the sensor, cable or connector if damaged. Replace with a good
working sensor.
For long sensor life:
• Do not drop on the floor, or give other sharp shocks to the sensor(s).Between use, store
the sensors in the optional FLEXISENSOR® SD Organizer, accessory pouch, or coil the
sensor cable and store on the side of the Passport using the optional cable retainer. For
accessory part number information see Section 5 in the Operations Manual.
• Avoid running any cart, bed, or any piece of equipment over the sensor cable.
• Avoid strong pulls on the sensor cable (10 lbs/4kg).
• Watch for cracks in the DATASENSOR housing.
• Watch for cracks, cuts, rips, fogging, or signs of moisture in the FLEXISENSOR® SD.
E. Sensor Performance
For the BEST performance of all Datascope sensors:
• DO NOT PLACE any sensor on an extremity with an arterial catheter or blood pressure
cuff in place. Placement of an arterial catheter or blood pressure cuff on an extremity may
obstruct normal blood flow. False pulse rate information may result if the FLEXISENSOR®
SD is placed on that same extremity. Place the sensor on the limb opposite the site of the
arterial catheter or blood pressure cuff.
• Encourage the patient to remain still. Patient motion may affect the sensor’s performance.
If it is not possible for the patient to remain still, replace the sensor bandage on the
FLEXISENSOR® SD to assure good adhesion, or change the site of the DATASENSOR.
• Check the DATASENSOR site every 2 hours and check the FLEXISENSOR® SD site every
8 hours on adults and every 4 hours on neonatal patients for indications of skin
abrasions, sensor displacement, sensor damage, or circulation impairment. Check the
sensor site every 4 hours if the ear clip is used. If necessary, remove and reapply the
sensor. If any of the above mentioned indications occur, immediately remove the sensor
and find an alternate site.
NOTE: Check the sensor site more frequently on infant and active
patients.