Applying the Sensor
The patient should lie on his/her back
for optimal positioning of the sensor.
Positioning the Sensor:
1. Strap the sensor bands around the patient’s abdomen or chest over the nightclothes.
Make sure the sensor does not touch the skin.
2. Select the area on the chest/abdomen where the band will not slide out of place
during the night. The sensor should be slightly off the center line of the body.
3. Gently tighten the band to secure the sensor in place. There will be interference with
the signal if the band is too tight or too loose.
Tape the cable about five inches away from the sensor to reduce strain and
enhance reliability.
Check that clear, strong signals are being transmitted before leaving the patient.
Cleaning the Sensor
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Wipe the sensor and cable with a non-corrosive (to plastic) cleanser before use.
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Make sure the complete sensor assembly is thoroughly dry before reusing it.
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Do not soak the sensor in disinfectants.
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Band can be machine washed in a gentle cycle.
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Attach the Velcro
®
hook tabs to the band before washing.
Thank you for purchasing a SleepSense
®
sensor.
Description
Using a piezo-electric plastic film (PVDF), the respiration effort sensor converts
chest or abdominal respiration movement to a small analog voltage that
provides a clear, reliable indication of respiration waveforms.
The sensor may be connected to any AC (low level) channel on the recorder.
Indication for Use
SleepSense
®
sleep-lab sensors provide a qualitative measure of respiratory
sounds, effort, flow, body position, or movement, for recording on an approved
data acquisition system. They are intended for use on children and adult
patients who are screened during sleep disorder studies at a sleep laboratory
or the patient’s home.
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Caution:
US Federal Law restricts this device to sale, distribution and use
by or on the order of a physician.
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SleepSense
®
sensors are for professional use only.
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SleepSense
®
sensors may be used only in conjunction with an approved
recording system.
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Discontinue use if sensor shows signs of wear, damage, or exposed metal.
Effort
Sensors
User Manual May 2013 (24.5cmX15.68cm)
1389 (IN) 1.3
Warnings and Precautions
