Operator`s manual

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Indications for Use
The NONIN
®
Model 7500 Digital Pulse Oximeter is a portable, tabletop
device indicated for use in simultaneously measuring, displaying, and
recording functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO
2
) and
pulse rate of adult, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients. It is intended
for spot-checking and/or continuous monitoring of patients during both
motion and no-motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly
perfused.
Contraindications
Do not use this device in an MRI environment.
Explosion Hazard: Do not use in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence
of flammable anesthetics or gasses.
This device is not defibrillation proof per IEC 60601-1:1990 clause 17h.
Warnings
This device is intended only as an adjunct device in patient assessment. It
must be used in conjunction with other methods of assessing clinical signs
and symptoms.
Oximeter readings of this device may be affected by the use of an
electrosurgical unit (ESU).
Use only NONIN-branded PureLight
®
pulse oximeter sensors. These
sensors are manufactured to meet the accuracy specifications for NONIN
pulse oximeters. Using other manufacturers’ sensors can result in improper
pulse oximeter performance.
Do not use a damaged sensor.
Do not use this device in or around water or any other liquid, with or without
AC power.
As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cables and connections
to reduce the possibility of entanglement or strangulation.
Use this device only with power adapters supplied by Nonin Medical.
This device turns off after approximately 30 minutes when in low battery
mode.
This device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment.
If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the device should be observed
carefully to verify normal operation.
The battery pack must be installed at all times while the device is operating—
even when operating on AC power. Do NOT use the device without batteries.