User's Manual

Device Description
Philips Telemonitoring Set 15
• Avoid exposing the devices to extremes in temperature, humidity, direct
sunlight, shock, dust, spills, or standing water.
• The finger sensor can be comfortably clipped onto the finger (not thumb) of
patients weighing > 90 lb. If the sensor is too tight, it may result in inaccurate
measurements.
• The sensor may cause skin irritation, injury or an allergic reaction.
– Stop using the Pulse Oximeter if you have redness, rash, skin tear, or other
skin problems.
– Contact your healthcare provider.
• Do not use the device with the battery door removed.
• To prevent shock, do not use devices during a lightning storm.
Cautions The following Cautions apply to use of the Pulse Oximeter.
Caution • Read the procedures carefully before using this device.
• Use this device only as directed by your healthcare provider.
• Follow your physician’s instructions regarding symptoms that require direct
contact with your healthcare provider.
• This device is not intended for continuous monitoring. The recommended
maximum time for the sensor to be attached to a finger is no more than 4
minutes (more than enough time for a measurement to be obtained). Do not
leave the finger sensor on the patients finger between measurements.
• This device may not work properly on all people. If you are unable to
achieve stable readings within 3 or 4 attempts, discontinue use and contact
your healthcare provider.
• Use of this device is not a substitute for medical care.
• If you have any questions regarding how to use your Pulse Oximeter, contact
your healthcare provider.
• Abnormal hemoglobin may affect accuracy.
• External cables could pose a choking hazard. Keep safely away from
children and pets and exercise caution when storing devices next to your
sleeping areas to avoid accidental entanglement.
• If the device has damaged cables with exposed wires do not use the device,
do not remove the battery cover and contact your healthcare provider to
replace the device immediately.
• When replacing the batteries, do not come in contact with battery
compartment terminals.
• Discontinue the use of the Pulse Oximeter if the finger sensor causes
irritation or is uncomfortably hot.