User's Manual

6. SpO

Monitoring (LX-7230N)

CAUTION

 Precautions for Use of adhesive sensors, MAX-FAST

 Do not reuse the sensor on other patients. This is a sterilized product

and it is intended for single patient use only.

 Circulation distal on the sensor site should be checked routinely. The

site must be inspected every 12 hours to ensure adhesion, skin

integrity, and correct position. 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.

 Do not use the OXIMAX

MAX-FAST sensor on patients who exhibit

allergic reactions to the adhesive pad; for patients who perspire

profusely; or under conditions where the patient is in the

Trendelenburg position (head lower than the heart).

 Failure to apply the sensor properly may cause incorrect

measurements.

 While the sensor is designed to reduce the effects of ambient light,

excessive light may cause inaccurate measurements. In such cases,

cover the sensor with an opaque material.

 Do not use tape with the sensor. Use of additional tape or other types

of adhesives may cause skin damage.

 Applying the headband too tightly can lead to inaccurate saturation

measurements, or possibly to temporary pressure marks from sensor.

 Excessive motion may compromise performance. In such cases, try to

keep the patient still, or change the sensor site to one with less

motion.

 For patients in a prone position, venous pooling and/or pulsation may

cause inaccurate SpO

readings. Use of the headband is advised.

 Do not pull the sensor cable to remove the sensor from the device.

 In the event of damage to the sterile packaging, do NOT use. Make

sure to check whether the packaging and product is cracked or

damaged before use. If there is any damage.

 Do not immerse in water or cleaning solutions. Do not resterilize.

For additional warnings, cautions or contraindications when using

sensors with Nellcor-compatible device, refer to each SpO

sensor and

headband instruction manual.