Nellcor OxiMax N-65, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Information
2 O
XI
Max N-65 Operator’s Manual
WARNING: Routinely monitor the patient to make
sure the
O
XI
M
AX
N-65 is functioning and the sensor is
correctly placed.
WARNING: Pulse oximetry measurements and pulse
signals can be affected by certain environmental
conditions,
O
XI
M
AX
sensor application errors, and
certain patient conditions. See the appropriate
sections of this manual for specific safety information.
WARNING: The use of accessories, sensors, and
cables other than those specified may result in
increased emission and/or create invalid readings of
the
O
XI
M
AX
N-65.
WARNING: Failure to cover the O
XI
M
AX
sensor site
with opaque material in high ambient light conditions
may result in inaccurate measurements.
WARNING: Do not silence the audible alarm
function, or decrease the audible alarm volume, if
patient safety could be compromised.
WARNING: The O
XI
M
AX
N-65 is a prescription
device to be operated only by trained personnel. The
monitor is for attended monitoring only.