Chapter 6: Oximetry
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Operation Manual SurgiVet
®
V3404 Plus
Clean or Disinfect the Reusable Sensor
If you choose a reusable sensor, clean or disinfect the sensor before attaching a new patient.
WARNING! Do not autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilize, or immerse the sensors in liquid.
CAUTION! Unplug the sensor from the monitor before cleaning or disinfecting.
Clean the sensor with a soft cloth moistened in water or a mild soap solution. To disinfect the sensor, wipe the
sensor with isopropyl alcohol.
Check Sensor Integrity
Before the sensor is attached to the patient, check the integrity of the sensor, oximetry cable, and oximeter as
follows:
Make sure the red light in the sensor is illuminated.
Make sure the
SpO2 SENSOR!
message is displayed on the EL Display.
NOTE: Obstructions or dirt on the sensor’s red light or detector may cause the checks to fail. Make sure
there are no obstructions and the sensor is clean.
Connect the sensor as follows:
For “Y” sensors, wrap sensors, and disposable sensors: Align the sensor’s red light with the detector so
they are less than 1/8 inch away from each other. Make sure the
SpO2 SENSOR!
message is displayed on
the message area of the EL Display.
Attach the Sensor to the Patient
WARNING! Prolonged use or the patient’s condition may require changing the sensor site periodically.
Change sensor site and check skin integrity, circulatory status, and correct alignment at least
every 4 hours.
WARNING! When attaching sensors with Microfoam
®
tape, do not stretch the tape or attach the tape too
tightly. Tape applied too tightly may cause inaccurate readings and blisters on the patient’s
skin (lack of skin respiration, not heat, causes the blisters).
WARNING! Failure to place the monitor away from the patient may allow the patient to turn off, reset, or
damage the monitor, possibly resulting in the patient not being monitored. Make sure the
patient cannot reach the monitor from their bed or crib.
WARNING! Failure to carefully route the cable from the sensor to the monitor may allow the patient to
become entangled in the cable, possibly resulting in patient strangulation. Route the cable
in a way that will prevent the patient from becoming entangled in the cable. If necessary, use
tape to secure the cable.
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