Specifications

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Procedures
1. Select a sensor that is appropriate for the patient and the
clinical situation.
Warning: Do not use a damaged sensor or one with
exposed electrical contacts.
Note: Use only NELLCOR sensors, which are available
from:
Mallinckrodt, Inc.
675 MacDonnell Blvd
PO Box 5840
St. Louis, MO 63134
Phone: 1-800-NELLCOR (USA) Fax: [phone]
2. Following the directions for use supplied with the sensor,
apply the sensor to the patient.
Warnings
Patient safety:
• If you fail to apply the sensor properly, the patient’s skin
could be injured or the ability of the Compact Monitor
to measure oxygen saturation could be compromised.
For example, a clip-on sensor should never be taped
shut. Taping the sensor could damage the patient’s skin
or impair the venous return, thus causing venous
pulsation and inaccurate measurement of oxygen
saturation.
• Excessive pressure from the sensor may cause necrosis
of the skin.
Monitor performance:
• When an SpO
2
sensor is on a limb that has a blood
pressure cuff, the SpO
2
data will not be valid when the
cuff is inflated. If SpO
2
readings are required during the
entire blood pressure determination, attach the SpO
2
sensor to the limb opposite the one with the blood
pressure cuff.
• Remove nail polish and artificial nails. Placing a sensor
on a polished or an artificial nail may affect accuracy.
Cautions
Patient safety:
• Do not place any clip-on sensor in a patient’s mouth or
on a patient’s nose or toe.
Using the Monitor
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