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F6 and F6 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Maternal Monitoring
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5) Intravascular dye injections.
6) Improper sensor application.
7) Sensor temperature. (Maintain the temperature between +28 °C (+82.4 °F) and +41 °C
(+105.8 °F) for best operation)
8) Placement of the sensor, such as on an extremity that has a NIBP cuff, arterial catheter, or
intravascular line.
9) Significant concentrations of dysfunctional hemoglobin, such as carboxyhemoglobin and
methemoglobin.
10) External illumination more than 5,000 lumens/square meter (typical office lighting). (Cover
the sensor site with opaque materials is recommended.)
11) Venous pulsations.
To use the sensor:
a) Select an appropriate sensor. Use an SpO
2
transducers approved by the manufacturer.
b) Apply the sensor as directed, and observe all warnings and cautions presented in the sensor
user manual.
c) Clean and remove any substances, such as nail polish, from the application site.
d) Periodically check to ensure that the sensor remains properly positioned on the patient.
e) Cover the sensor site with opaque material.
9.2.2 SpO2 Monitoring Procedure
1) Insert the SpO
2
transducer plug into the SpO
2
socket on the monitor.
2) Place the forefinger, middle finger or third finger into the SpO
2
sensor, refer to figure 9-3.
Figure 9-3 Placement of the Finger for SpO
2
Measuring
NOTE:
1 The nail should cover the light but not too long.
2 The cable should be placed on the backside of the hand.
3 Avoid external light sources such as radiated rays or ultrared rays.