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Using the Monitor
If the Monitor is unable to detect a pulse for 10 seconds
during normal SpO
2
monitoring, the values in the LED flash,
alternating patient values with dashes. The Monitor returns to
normal SpO
2
reporting of values when several consecutive
good pulse determinations are made.
General Cautions
• If any measurement does not seem reasonable, first
check the patient’s vital signs by alternate means and
the check the pulse oximeter for proper functioning.
• Inaccurate measurements may be caused by:
- Incorrect sensor application or use
- Significant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobins (e.g.
carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin)
- Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or
methylene blue.
- Exposure to excessive illumination, such as surgical
lamps (especially ones with xenon light source),
bilirubin lamps, fluorescent lights, infrared heating
lamps, or direct sunlight (exposure to excessive
illumination can be corrected by covering the sensor
with a dark or opaque material)
- excessive patient movement
- venous pulsations
- placement of sensor on an extremity with a blood
pressure cuff, arterial catheter, or intravascular line
• The pulse oximeter can be used during defibrillation,
but the readings may be inaccurate for a short time.
• loss of pulse signal can occur in any of the following
situation:
- the sensor is too tight
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