Silvercrest 322246, Instructions For Use And Safety Notes

Page: 57 / 318

57 GB/IE
Any other use not specified above or modification
of the pulse oximeter is prohibited and may result
in injuries and / or damage the pulse oximeter. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for damages
caused by improper use.
Function
The SPO 55 pulse oximeter serves non-invasive
measurement of the arterial oxygen saturation
(SpO₂) and the heart rate (pulse rate). The oxygen
saturation indicates the percentage of haemoglobin
in the arterial blood is loaded with oxygen. The
respiratory function is therefore an important
parameter of assessment.
The pulse oximeter uses two rays with different
wavelengths which strike the finger inside the
housing to take measurements. A low oxygen
saturation rate is primarily caused by illness
(respiratory illnesses, asthma, heart failure, etc.).
People with a low oxygen saturation rate often
experience the following symptoms: shortness of
breath, increased heart rate, impaired performance,