Chapter 4: Operating Instructions
4-6 UT100 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Operation Manual
or contact your authorized repair center for help.
1. Carefully inspect the sensor to make sure it does not appear damaged.
2. If using the oximetry cable, carefully inspect the oximetry cable to make
sure it does not appear damaged.
3. If using the oximetry cable:
a. If the sensor is not already connected to the oximetry cable, connect
the sensor to the oximetry cable. Push the connectors together firmly
and close the latch to secure
the connectors.
b. If the oximetry cable is not already connected to the monitor, connect
the oximetry cable to the monitor. Push the connector firmly into the
monitor.
4. If
not using the oximetry cable, connect the sensor to the monitor. Push
the connector firmly into the monitor.
5. If the monitor is not already on, press the On/Off key to turn on the
monitor.
WARNING! If any of the integrity checks fail, do not attempt to
monitor the patient. Use another sensor or oximetry
cable, or contact the equipment dealer for help if
necessary.
6. Before the sensor is attached to the patient, check the integrity of the
sensor, oximetry cable, and oximeter as follows:
a. Make sure the red light in the sensor is illuminated.
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.
7. You are now ready to attach the sensor to the patient.
4.4.4 Cleaning or Disinfecting the Sensors
Clean or disinfect reusable sensors before attaching to a new patient.
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