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Vital Signs Monitor Operations Manual
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Monitoring
Warning:
Do not use damaged SpO
2
sensors or use a SpO
2
sensor that has
exposed optical components.
Do not immerse the sensor completely in water, solvents, or
cleaning solutions; sensors and connectors are not waterproof.
Do not sterilize SpO sensor
2
s by irradiation, steam or ethylene
oxide. Refer to the cleaning instructions for the SpO
2
sensor.
Do not attach any cable to the sensor port connector that is
intended for computer use.
A pulse oximeter should be considered an early warning device
and should NOT be used as an apnea monitor. If a trend toward
patient deoxygenation is indicated, blood samples should be
analyzed by a laboratory co-oximeter to completely understand
the patient's condition.
Applying an oximetry sensor
the sensor in
incorrectly or leaving
place for too long may cause tissue damage. Sensors have no
adverse effect on tissues wh
the directions
en used according to
for use provided by the sensor manufacturer.
Check the sensor site frequently, and do not allow the sensor to
remain on one site for too long. Refer to the instructions from the
sensor manufacturer for more information.
Masimo displays 25 for all values less than or equal to 25 and
displays 240 for all values greater than or equal to 240.
Caution:
Use only patient sensors specified by Spacelabs healthcare. If you
use sensors other than those specified, it may degrade SpO
2
performance and could damage the
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during defibrillation.
If using repaired or remanufactured sensors, Spacelabs
healthcare recommends that you use sensors repaired or
remanufactured by the original manufacturer only.
Never attach a SpO
2
sensor to a limb being monitored with a blood
pressure cuff or a limb with restricted blood flow.
A sensor disconnect error message and an associated alarm
indicate that the sensor is either disconnected or the wiring is
faulty. Check the sensor connection and, if necessary, replace the
sensor, extension cable, or both.
Reusable sensors may be used on the same site for a maximum of
four hours, provided the site is inspected routinely to ensure skin
integrity and correct positioning.
