User Manual Part 7

7-26 ApexPro™ 2001989-301A- draft 1
Viewing real-time patient data
WARNING
DATA VALIDITY—Do not expose probe detector to strong ambient
light while monitoring a patient. A poor signal may result.
Do not allow tape to block the probe light detector.
WARNING
PATIENT SAFETY—Prolonged monitoring may require changing
the probe site periodically. Move the probe if there is any sign of
skin irritation or impaired circulation. Change the probe site AT
LEAST every four hours to prevent ischemic skin necrosis. If
required, reduce the application periods to HALF the times
recommended above.
If a probe is damaged in any way, discontinue use immediately.
CAUTION
Use only Nonin SpO2 probes with the Apex oximeter and Xpod
oximeter. The reliability of SpO2 data obtained with any other probe
has not been verified.
Infants and pulse oximetry
WARNING
The display of inaccurate pulse oximetry (SpO2) values has been
linked to the presence of poor signal strength or artifact due to
patient motion during signal analysis. This condition is most likely
to be encountered when the equipment is used on infants. These
same conditions in adults do not impact the SpO2 values to the same
extent.
When using pulse oximetry on infants, always observe the following
precautions.
Precautions
We recommend the application of the following criteria when using the pulse
oximetry function on infants:
1. The peripheral pulse rate (PPR) as determined by the SpO2 function must be
within 10% of the heart rate, and
2. the SpO2 signal strength indicator must have 2 or 3 asterisks displayed, and
3. stable SpO2 values are displayed for six seconds.
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