Smiths Medical 1818R, Operation And Service Manual

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Chapter 3: Using the Oximeter
Oximeter Operation and Service Manual 3-3
Care and Handling of Sensor
Hold the connector rather than the cable when connecting or disconnecting
the finger sensor to the oximeter as shown in figure 3-3.
Do not use excessive force, unnecessary twisting, or kinking when con-
necting, disconnecting, storing, or when using the sensor.
When placing the sensor on the patient, allow the cable to lay across the
palm of the hand and parallel to the arm of the patient as shown in figure
3-4.
Upon completion of patient monitoring, detach the sensor and loosely coil
finger sensor cable. Do
not wrap the finger sensor cable around the oxime-
ter.
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WARNING! Misuse or improper handling of the sensor and
cable could result in damaging the sensor. This may cause
inaccurate readings.
Figure 3-3: Connect the Finger Sensor
Figure 3-4: Position
the Sensor Cable