Product Manual

2036991-001C CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 9-7
Nellcor OXIMAX SpO2: Procedures
2. Following the directions for use supplied with the sensor, apply the sensor to
the patient.
WARNINGS
Patient safety:
If the sensor is not applied properly, the patient’s skin could be
injured or the ability of the V100 Monitor to measure oxygen
saturation could be compromised. For example, a clip-on
sensor should never be taped shut. Taping the sensor could
damage the patient’s skin or impair the venous return, thus
causing venous pulsation and inaccurate measurement of
oxygen saturation.
Excessive pressure from the sensor may cause necrosis of the skin.
For additional warnings and information, refer to the Nellcor
sensor’s directions for use.
Monitor performance:
When an SpO
2
sensor is on a limb that has a blood pressure
cuff, the SpO
2
data will not be valid when the cuff is inflated. If
SpO
2
readings are required during the entire blood pressure
determination, attach the SpO
2
sensor to the limb opposite the
one with the blood pressure cuff.
Remove nail polish and artificial nails. Placing a sensor on a
polished or an artificial nail may affect accuracy.
CAUTIONS
Patient safety:
Do not place any clip-on sensor in a patient’s mouth or on a
patient’s nose or toe.
Do not place a clip-on finger sensor on a patient’s thumb or
across a child’s foot or hand.
The sensor disconnect error message and associated alarm
indicate that the sensor is either disconnected or the wiring is
faulty. The user should check the sensor connection and, if
necessary, replace the sensor, cable, or both.
Observe the sensor site frequently to assure adequate distal
circulation. Sensor sites should be checked at least every 2
hours and rotated at least every 4 hours.
Monitor performance:
Placing a sensor distal to an arterial line may interfere with adequate
arterial pulsation and compromise the measurement of SpO
2
.
Place the sensor so that the LEDs and the photodiode are
opposite each other.