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Do not use a damaged sensor as it may cause patient injury or equipment failure.
The use of this sensor is contraindicated in patients with allergies to adhesive tape.
Guidelines for Use
When selecting a sensor site, give priority to an extremity free of an arterial catheter,
blood pressure cuff or intravascular infusion line.
Clean reusable sensors after use.
Ensure that the optical components of the sensor are
properly affixed to the patient and aligned.
Artificial nails, or dark shades of nail polish, may reduce
light transmissions and affect pulse oximetry accuracy.
Clean off nail polish or detach artificial nails before
applying the sensors.
Secure sensor cable firmly but lightly at the base of the finger.
Inspect the sensor application site at least every 6 to 8 hours to ensure correct sensor
alignment and skin integrity. Patient sensitivity may vary due to medical status or
skin condition. Discontinue use of adhesive tape strips if the patient exhibits an
allergic reaction to the adhesive materials.
Measuring Oxygen Saturation with Sensor on Finger
For best results, clip the sensor on the index, middle or ring finger, avoiding
the little finger or thumb.
1.
For the reusable finger sensor, insert the patient‘s digit,
index most preferable, into the sensor. Ensure that the
tip of the digit touches the rear guide posts of the sensor
and the sensor cable extends along the top of the
patient‘s hand. For disposable finger sensors, place one
sensor paddle on top of the finger, and the other on the
bottom of the same finger. Secure sensor with wrap, tape or bandage.
SpO
2
measurement will begin automatically. Once the SpO
2
determination begins, a
―traveling dash‖
will be displayed until a measurement is determined, usually in
10-20 seconds. This reading will be updated once per second. SpO
2
can be measured
without interruption for up to 10 minutes. Along with the functional oxygen
saturation value, the signal strength will also display.
