User`s manual

CARDELL
®
Veterinary Monitors
21-02-0285 REV. 06 07/11
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6. PULSE OXIMETRY MONITORING (Model 9402 only)
The CARDELL Model 9402 Monitor is intended for animal monitoring by trained personnel. It
displays numerical values for oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The Model 9402 has provisions
for alarm settings.
WARNING:
Use only Nellcor® VetSat® veterinary oxygen transducer (sensor and clips). Use of other
oxygen transducers may cause improper oximeter performance. Monitors equipped with Nellcor
oximetry will have the Nellcor OxiMax® logo next to the SpO
2
connector. For more information,
refer to the Directions for Use pamphlet included with each Nellcor VetSat sensor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
NOTE:
Reusable sensors may be used on the same site for a maximum of four (4) hours, provided the
site is inspected routinely to ensure skin integrity and correct positioning. Because individual
skin condition affects the ability of the skin to tolerate sensor placement, it may be necessary to
change the sensor site more frequently with some patients.
1) Select a sensor and clip that is appropriate for the patient. There are two (2) sizes of
VetSat veterinary sensor clips: model VSC-S (small), and model VSC-L (large).
2) Clean the VetSat sensor and sensor clip separately before and after each use. Refer to
Page 87, CLEANING for more information.
3) Open the clip by pressing with the thumb and forefinger.
4) Slide one of the sensor’s alignment buttons along the clip slot until the sensor pad is fully
engaged in the clip.
5) Slide the second sensor button along the other clip slot until the second sensor pad is
fully engaged in its side of the clip.
NOTE:
Check that the VetSat optical sensor pads are facing each other directly.
6) The sensor is now ready to be applied to the patient. The preferred sensor application
site for canine, feline and equine animals is on the tongue, with the sensor’s optical
components positioned on the center of the tongue. Alternatively, the sensor and clip
may be applied to the animal’s lip, toe, ear, prepuce, or vulva.
NOTE:
If the sensor does not track the pulse reliably, it may be incorrectly positioned-or the sensor site
may be too thick, thin, or deeply pigmented to permit appropriate light transmission. If any of
these situations occurs, reposition the sensor or try another sensor site. If the sensor site is one
that is covered with fur, try shaving the site and reapplying the sensor.
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