
sat 805 Pulse Oximeter
Control
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NOTICE!
If the signal deteriorates below the configured signal strength value, the unit turns to Pulse-Search-
Mode.
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APOD
is a suite of complex and powerful signal processing algorithms that carefully analyze the
incoming signal to determine if the pulse oximeter sensor is ON or OFF the patient. Adaptive Probe
Off Detection (APOD) delivers enhanced protection against erroneous pulse rate and arterial oxygen
saturation readings when a sensor becomes detached from the patient. By providing another
sensitivity level, APOD directly addresses a problem common to pulse oximetry and gives the
clinician an unprecedented level of control.
APOD may be appropriate under conditions in which the Clinician/Patient ratio is lower than in the
intensive care unit and when contact between clinician and patient may be less continuous. It is
recommended for "step down" and "ward" care, and nursing home care situations. APOD is
appropriate where remote monitoring is employed. It is useful for patients that are at particular risk
of the sensor becoming detached (pediatric, combative, etc).
How does APOD compare to Max or Normal sensitivity?
APOD is the least sensitive in picking up a reading on patients with low perfusion. Normal Sensitivity
provides the best combination of sensitivity and probe-off detection performance and is
recommended for the majority of patients. Max Sensitivity is reserved for the sickest patients, where
obtaining a reading is most difficult. Max sensitivity is designed to interpret and display data for even
the weakest of signals, and is recommended during procedures and when clinician and patient
contact is continuous.
If low perfusion combined with movement inhibits the Masimo SET monitor from reading, switch from
APOD to Normal or Max sensitivity.
Three sensitivity levels enable the clinician to tailor the response of the sat 805 to the needs of the
particular patient situation - a truly unique and powerful capability.
1.
Starting from the main menu, call:
Configuration
Signal
process.
Algorithm mode
2.
Select the setting (
Low. perfus.
/
Norm.perfus./APOD
) using the
trim knob.
3.
Confirm this setting with
Return
.
Fig. 63: Perfusion Sensitivity