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-Watch for cracks, cuts, rips, fogging, or signs of moisture in the FLEXISENSOR SD.
D. Sensor Performance
For the BEST performance of all Datascope sensors:
-DO NOT PLACE any sensor on an extremity with an arterial catheter or blood pres-
sure cuff in place.
Placement of an arterial catheter or blood pressure cuff on an ex-
tremity may obstruct normal blood flow. False pulse rate information may result if the
FLEXISENSOR SD is placed on that same extremity. Place the sensor on the limb op-
posite the site of the arterial catheter or blood pressure cuff.
-Encourage the patient to remain still. Patient motion may affect the sensor's perfor-
mance. If it is not possible for the patient to remain still, replace the sensor bandage
on the FLEXISENSOR SD to assure good adhesion, or change the site of the
DIGISENSOR.
-Check the sensor site daily on adults and every 4 hours on neonatal patients
for Indications of skin abrasions, sensor displacement, sensor damage, or cir-
culation impairment.
Check the sensor site every 4 hours if the ear clip is used.
If necessary, remove and reapply the sensor.
If any of the above mentioned indica-
tions occur, immediately remove the sensor and find an alternate site.
NOTE:
Check the sensor site more frequently on infant and active pateints.
-Placement of the DIGISENSOR may be difficult on patients with long fingernails or ar-
tificial nails (over 1/4" long). Incorrect placement can aiso reduce the acquired sensor
signal, and therefore compromise performance.
Select an alternate site (toe) or use a
FLEXISENSOR SD if the sensor can not be placed on the patient's finger correctly or if
the fingernails interfere with the acquisition of a reliable signal.
-Use of the DIGISENSOR is not recommended for long-term monitoring (4-6 hours).
Pressure from the spring mechanism on the DIGISENSOR may cause minor skin
damage to the finger/toe used.
For monitoring situations exceeding 4-6 hours, either
reposition the DIGISENSOR every 4-6 hours to a different site (finger/toe) or use a
FLEXISENSOR SD with its appropriate bandage.
-Do not over-tighten the sensor bandages.
Excessive pressure on the monitoring site
can affect SaO2 readings and may reduce readings below true SaO2.
Excessive pres-
sure can also result in pressure necrosis and other sking damage.
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