Nellcor N-180, Manual

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
Manual Overview
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
N-180 Pulse Oximeter Monitor Description
Related Documents
Conventions Used in this Manual
Returning the Monitor
MANUAL OVERVIEW
This manual contains information for servicing the Nellcor N-180 pulse
oximeter, and is only for individuals who have a technical background in
analog and digital electronics. This product must beserviced by qualified
personnel. Before servicing the N-180, read the operator’s manual carefully
for a thorough understanding of how this device operates.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
This manual uses three terms that are important for proper operation of the
monitor: Warning, Caution, and Note.
Warning
A warning precedes an action that may result in injury or death to the patient
or user. Warnings are boxed and highlighted in boldface type.
Warning: This is an example of a warning. This is an
example of a warning. This is an example of a
warning.
Caution
A caution precedes an action that may result in damage to, or malfunction of,
the monitor. Cautions are highlighted in boldface type.
Caution: This is an example of a caution. This is an example of a
caution. This is an example of a caution
Note
A note gives information that requires special attention. Here is an example:
Note: This is an example of a note. This is an example of a note. This
is an example of a note. This is an example of a note.
N-180/N-180E PULSE OXIMETER MONITORS DESCRIBED
The N-180/N-180E Pulse Oximeter Monitors (to simplify writing and reading
this manual, the term
monitor is substituted from this point on) continuously
and noninvasively measures functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemo-
globin (SpO
2
), and pulse rate. Measurements are updated at each pulse beat.
These monitors are manufactured in a domestic and an international
configuration. The domestic version uses standard English markings; the
international version uses symbolic markings. Except where there is a clear