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P r o d u c t D e s c r i p t i o n
The Rad-8 family of pulse oximeters are noninvasive, arterial oxygen saturation and pulse
rate monitors. The Rad-8 family features a multicolored LED display that continuously dis-
plays numeric values for SpO
2
and pulse rate, as well as LED indicator bars for Perfusion
Index (PI) and Signal Identification and Quality Indicator (Signal IQ
®
).
The Rad-8 family consists of two models: the vertical Rad-8 and the horizontal Rad-8.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
These features are common to the Rad-8 family:
■
Clinically proven Masimo SET
®
technology performance
■
Applicable for use on neonate, infant, pediatric and adult patients
■
Proven for accurate monitoring in motion and low perfusion environments
■
SpO
2
, pulse rate, alarm, and perfusion index displays
■
Signal I.Q. for signal identification and quality indication
■
Lightweight, convenient compact design
■
Audible and visual alarm for no sensor, sensor-off and low battery
■
One touch button access to alarms for High/Low saturation and High/Low pulse rate
■
Trauma
mode
■
FastSat
®
mode
■
User defineable alarm limit settings
■
Sleep study mode
■
Three sensitivity levels - Max, Normal and APOD
TM
■
Stores up to 72 hours of trending memory
■
Adjustable alarm volume
■
Adjustable averaging 2 to 16 seconds
■
Nurse call connection port
■
8 hours Internal battery life with fully charged battery
■
Serial output port
■
Display capability on Philips/Agilent monitor through Philips VueLink function.
■
RadNet
TM
and
RadLink
®
capability.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Rad-8 family of pulse oximeters and accessories are indicated for the continuous, non-
invasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO
2
) and pulse
rate (measured by an SpO
2
sensor). The Rad-8 family of pulse oximeters and accessories
are indicated for use with adult, pediatric, Infant and neonatal patients during both motion
and no motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused in hospitals,
hospital-type facilities, mobile and home environments.
W a r n i n g s , c a u t i o n s a n d n o t e s
Please read and follow any warnings, cautions and notes presented throughout this
manual. An explanation of these labels are as follows:
A
WARNING
is provided when actions may result in a serious outcome (i.e., injury,
serious adverse affect, death) to the patient or user. Look for text in a gray shaded box.
Sample of Warning:
WARNING:
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF A WARNING STATEMENT.
A
CAUTION
is given when any special care is to be exercised by the patient or user to
avoid injury to the patient, damage to this device or damage to other property.
Sample of Caution:
CAUTION:
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF A CAUTION STATEMENT.
A
NOTE
is provided when extra general information is applicable.
Sample of Note:
NOTE:
This is a sample of a Note.
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