Chapter 5: Instructions for Training the Home User
Pulse Oximeter for Sleep Screening Operation Manual
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Equipment and Supplies Checklist for Home Use
QUANTITY
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
Handheld Oximeter
1
1884SSHU
Home Users Guide
* The physician or home care provider will provide the type and quantity of the sensors needed
for home use.
*
3044
Sensor, Oximetry, Adult, Finger (reusable)
*
3444
Sensor, Oximetry, Comfort Clip
®
Finger
1
3311
Cable, Patient (Oximetry Extension)1.5 m (5 feet)
*
1300
Sensor, Oximetry, Disposable, Adult Finger
*
1301
Sensor, Oximetry, Disposable, Ped. Finger
*
3049
Adhesive Strips (Adhesive Tape)
The home user may also need these supplies and reference materials:
1
Scissors (for trimming adhesive strips or adhesive tape).
1
Phone number for equipment supplier in case of equipment problems.
Training the Home User
Make sure all previous trend data has been printed and that the trend memory is cleared by
pressing and holding the
F
key for 6-8 seconds at power up.
Replace batteries if unsure of life expectancy (i.e. – will they last long enough to complete the
sleep screening? See p.2-1 for battery life expectancy)
(Following the Home User’s Guide while teaching these tasks may help you and the home
user.) Show the home user how to:
visually inspect the sensor and oximetry cable.
connect the sensor to the oximetry cable.
connect the oximetry cable to the monitor.
turn on the monitor.
route the cable safely from the patient to the monitor to prevent possible entanglements
and dangerous situations (tripping, strangulation) etc.
attach the sensor prescribed by the doctor.
read the SpO
2
, pulse rate, and pulse strength bar graph readouts displayed on the monitor.
know when the monitor has gone into the Data Collection Mode and how the monitors
display will look.
turn off the monitor only upon completion of test.
call home care provider if monitor is accidentally turned off before test completion occurs.
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Chapter 5: Instructions for Training the Home User
