Product Manual

8-4 CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 2036991-001C
Ohmeda TruSignal SpO2: Description
The perfusion index is only available on a current printout and when the sensor
is in place; it does not appear on the monitor screen. On the PIr info line, a row is
printed that contains the time the Print button was pressed followed by the
current perfusion index measurement when it is valid.
WARNINGS
Do not place SpO
2
sensor on patient during magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). Adverse reactions include potential
burns to patients as a result of contact with attachments
heated by the MRI radio frequency pulse, potential degradation
of the magnetic resonance image, and potential reduced
accuracy of SpO
2
measurements. Always remove oximetry
devices and attachments from the MRI environment before
scanning a patient.
The use of cardio-green and other intravascular dyes at certain
concentrations may affect the accuracy of the SpO
2
measurement.
As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cabling to
reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
A functional tester cannot be used to assess the accuracy of a
pulse oximeter probe or a pulse oximeter monitor.
The SpO
2
function is calibrated to read functional arterial
oxygen saturation. Significant levels of dysfunctional
hemoglobins such as carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin
may affect the accuracy of the SpO
2
measurement.
Pulse oximetry readings and pulse signals can be affected by
certain environmental conditions, sensor application errors,
and certain patient conditions. See the appropriate sections of
this manual for specific safety information.
The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than
those specified may result in increased emission and/or
decreased immunity and inaccurate readings of the monitor.
CAUTION
As with any clip-on sensor, pressure is exerted. The clinician
should be cautious in using a clip-on sensor on patients with
compromised circulation (e.g., because of peripheral vascular
disease or vasoconstricting medications).