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Patient Monitoring with the SDMS
3. Take a Multi-Site Attachment Ring/Easy out of the package
and pull off the liner protecting the adhesive tape of the ring.
CAUTION: The Multi-Site Attachment Rings (models
MAR-MI, MAR-SF, MARe-MI and MARe-SF) are for single-
use. Neither reattach used rings on the same nor on another
patient!
4. Attach the ring to the
measurement site. Verify that
the skin under the adhesive
is not wrinkled. Then press
gently on the retainer ring and
move your finger around the
ring circumference to ensure
a good adhesion of the ring’s
adhesive to the skin.
5. Open the Docking Station Door and
remove the sensor.
Note: Always grab the sensor at its
neck to avoid pulling and tearing the
sensor cable.
6. Close the Docking Station Door.
7. Check the condition of the sensor membrane and the integrity
of the sensor (p.
15
). Change the membrane if necessary
(p.
17
). Do not use the sensor if any problems are noted.
8. Apply one small drop of contact
liquid to the center of the sensor
surface. Ensure to keep the sensor
horizontal (membrane pointing
upwards) so that the contact liquid
does not run off the membrane. Flip
over the sensor just before inserting it
into the ring.
Note: As contact liquid, you may use SenTec’s Contact Gel,
clean tap water, sterile water or sterile saline solution.
Note: Alternatively, you can apply one small drop of contact
liquid to the skin area in the center of the attachment ring.
You may also use a cotton swab (Q-tip) to apply the contact
liquid.
Note: Avoid wetting the adhesive tape!
Note: As long the sensor is not yet applied to the patient, try
to keep the measurement site as horizontal as possible so that
the contact liquid does not run off the measurement site.
WARNING: Do not swallow Contact Gel. Keep away
from children. Avoid contact with eyes and injured skin. Do
not use on patients who exhibit allergic reactions. Use only
approved SenTec Contact Gel, clean tap water, sterile water
or sterile saline solution.
