
Spectros Medical Devices Inc.
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Rev B
T-STAT 2.0 User Manual
Placement and Use of the Endoscopic Sensors
The endoscopic sensor is placed during an endoscopy procedure in the following steps:
1.
The connector end of the endoscopic sensor is connected to the monitor, and the cable is routed
to where the endoscopist is located.
2.
The patient end of the endoscopic sensor is inserted into a 2 mm minimum diameter endoscope
accessory channel, and advanced until visualized by the endoscopist through the viewing channel
of the endoscope.
3.
The endoscopic sensor is brought into proximity of the tissue to be measured. A white VLS
spot is seen on the tissue, for confirmation purposes. The endoscopic VLS sensor is a non-
contact sensor. All that is required for measurement is a view of the mucosal tissue to be
monitored.
The placement of the endoscopic sensor is illustrated in the following figure:
Figure 6 Placement of the Endoscopic Sensor
Caution
:
–
Ensure that the illuminated portion of the endoscopic sensor is not in contact
with the mucosal tissue. Excess pressure on mucosal tissue at the sensor site
can alter local blood flow and result in lower measured local saturation. A
visual confirmation of sensor positioning during measurement will avoid this
condition.
–
Ensure that the mucosal surface is free of surface blood. Free blood becomes
well oxygenated upon exposure to air and will cause a higher measured
saturation. A monitor warning of “Excess Blood” or a
saturation above 95%
suggests this condition.
Caution:
If pouch integrity is compromised prior to removal, discard sensor.
Possibility of contamination presents risk to patient