Spo2/Pulse Rate Monitoring - Schiller Argus VCM Gebrauchsanweisung

SpO2/Pulse Rate Monitoring

General
Setup Connections
Description of Pulse Rate Operation
Description of SpO
WARNING: Tissue damage can be caused by incorrect application or use of an SpO2
sensor, for example by wrapping the sensor too tightly or by applying supplemental
tape. Inspect the sensor site as directed in the sensor directions for use to ensure skin
integrity and correct positioning and adhesion of the sensor.
WARNING: Do not use damaged SpO2 sensors. Do not use an SpO2 sensor with
exposed optical components. Do not immerse sensor completely in water, solvents, or
cleaning solutions because the sensor and connectors are not waterproof. Do not
sterilize SpO2 sensors by irradiation, steam, or ethylene oxide. Refer to the cleaning
instructions in the directions for use for reusable SpO2 sensors.
WARNING: Pulse oximetry readings and pulse signal can be affected by certain
ambient environmental conditions, sensor application errors, and certain patient
conditions.
WARNING: The monitor is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be
used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
WARNING: Inaccurate measurements may be caused by:
incorrect sensor application or use
significant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobin
(such as carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin)
intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or methylene blue
exposure to excessive illumination, such as surgical lamps (especially ones with
a xenon light source), bilirubin lamps, fluorescent lights, infrared heating
lamps, or direct sunlight
excessive patient movement
high-frequency electrosurgical interference and defibrillators
venous pulsations
placement of a sensor on an extremity with a blood pressure cuff, arterial
catheter, or intravascular line
the patient has hypotension, severe vasoconstriction, severe anemia, or
hypothermia
there is arterial occlusion proximal to the sensor the patient is in cardiac arrest
or is in shock
WARNING: Loss of pulse signal can occur in any of the following situations:
the sensor is too tight
there is excessive illumination from light sources such as a surgical lamp, a
bilirubin lamp, or sunlight
a blood pressure cuff is inflated on the same extremity as the one to which an
SpO2 sensor is attached
WARNING: Do not attach any cable to the sensor port (sensor connector) that is
intended for computer use.
Operation
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