
SpO
2
measurement
(optional)
Safety and precautions
– The sensor must not be applied to limbs together with
an arterial catheter, infusion or sphygmomanometer
cuff.
– Blood circulation must not be impeded during
application of the sensor. If possible, the site should
be changed from time to time in order to avoid
pressure necroses at the measuring point.
– The sensor should be protected against bright light
(covered).
– Nellcor sensors should be used exclusively and
applied as described below.
– Damaged sensors must not be used.
– The adhesive strip of the Oxiband sensor must be
discarded after use. It should not be stretched unduly.
Never use two strips together.
Choice of sensor
Nellcor sensors must be used exclusively. Note the
Instructions for Use of the sensors. Tissue damage may
result if they are positioned or used incorrectly.
The choice of sensor should be based on the following
criteria:
– Patient's weight
– Mobility of the patient
– Possible application site
– Perfusion of the patient
– Period of use
The following table listing the various sensors available
and their specific characteristics may prove useful here.
OXISENSOR
I-20
,
OXISENSOR
D-20
,
DURASENSOR
DS-100A
,
OXISENSOR
D-25 and
OXISENSOR
R-15 are registered trademarks.
1) in undamaged, unopened packaging.
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Care
Reassembling system
SpO
2
measurement
Safety and precautions
Choice of sensor
Type of
OXISENSOR
OXISENSOR
DURASENSOR
OXISENSOR
OXISENSOR
sensor
I-20
D-20
DS-100A
D-25
R-15
Age group
Infants
Children
Adults
Adults
Adults
Weight of
1 to 20 kg
10 to 50 kg
> 40 kg
> 30 kg
> 50 kg
patient
Period of use
Short and long-term
Short and long-term
Short-term
Short and long-term Short and long-term
monitoring
monitoring
monitoring
monitoring
monitoring
Mobility of
Limited activity
Limited activity
Inactive patients Limited activity
Inactive patients
patient
only
only
Preferred site Toe
Finger
Finger
Finger
Nose
Sterility
1)
In sterile packaging
In sterile packaging ____
In sterile packaging In sterile packaging