SpO
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Vital Signs Monitor Operations Manual
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During magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures, do not use the pulse oximeter
or oximetry sensors, for the following reasons:
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the pulse oximeter may interfere with the MRI procedure;
the MRI unit may affect the accuracy of the oximetry measurements; and
the MRI unit may potentially cause burns due to induced current.
Refer to your hospital’s protocols for specific instructions.
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en selecting a sensor, consider the patient's weight and activity, adequacy o
rfusion, availability of sensor site, need for sterility, and anticipated duration
nitoring. For more information, refer to the instructions that came with th
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Select the proper sensor for the patient.
2. Connect the SpO
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cable to the SpO
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connector on the left side of the monitor.
Lock the cable in place.
Connect the sensor to the extension cable.
Lock the cable in place.
Carefully apply the sensor to the patient.
Sensor connect to patient
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asurements and may result in a loss-of-pulse condition. If the SpO
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sing means other than pulse oximetry, is recommended for such patients.
Ensuring Accurate SpO
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Monitoring
Each sensor requires site-specific application procedures. The quality of the patient’s
pulse oximetry measurements and pulse signals may be adversely affected by certain
environmental factors, by oximetry sensor application errors, and by patient conditions.
Any of these factors can interfere with the
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measurement does not seem reasonable, first check the patient’s vital signs by
alternate means and then check the pulse oximeter for proper operation.
Patients with anemia and/or significant concentrations of dysfunctional hemoglobins
(such as carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, and sulphemoglobin) may appear to
have normal saturation values while actually being hypoxic. Further assessment
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