Nellcor Oximax NPB-40, Operator'S Manual

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NPB-40 5
I n t r o d u c t i o n
WARNING: Do not make any clinical judgments
based solely on the NPB-40. The NPB-40 is intended
only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be
used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
Intended Use for the NPB-40
The O
XI
M
AX
NPB-40 handheld pulse oximeter (herein
referred to as the NPB-40) is indicated for non-invasive,
spot-check measurements of functional arterial oxygen
saturation (SpO
2
) and pulse rate of adult, pediatric, and
neonatal patients. It can be used in hospital, emergency,
transport, and mobile environments, as well as in the
home care environment.
How to Use this Manual
All users should read this manual thoroughly. More
experienced users of the NPB-40 will be able to go to the
topics for the information they require.
The current copy of this manual is available on the
internet at:
http://www.mallinckrodt.com/respiratory/resp/Serv_Supp/ProductManuals.html