12.2.2 Precautions
WARNING
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The SpO2 value might be overestimated in the presence of Hb-CO, Met-Hb or
dye dilution chemicals.
•
Check if the sensor cable is in normal condition before monitoring. Do not use
the SpO2 sensor once the package or the sensor is found damaged.
•
Verify sensor cable fault detection before beginning monitoring. Unplug the
SpO2 sensor cable from the connector. The screen will display the prompt
information “SPO2 SENSOR OFF” and the audible alarm is activated.
•
ES (Electrosurgery) equipment wire and SpO2 cable must not be tangled up.
•
Prolonged and continuous monitoring may increase the risk of burns at the site
of the sensor. It is especially important to check the sensor placement, and
ensure proper attachment on patients of poor perfusion or skin sensitive to light.
Check the sensor location every 2 to 3 hours and move to another location if the
skin deteriorates. More frequent examinations may be required for different
patients.
12.2.3 Monitoring Procedure
1.
Select a sensor and clip that is appropriate for the patient.
2.
Power on the monitor.
3.
Attach the sensor to the proper site of the patient.
4.
Plug the connector of the sensor extension cable into the SpO2 connector on monitor.
The preferred sensor site for feline, canine and equine animals is on the tongue, with the
optical components of the sensor positioned to the center of the tongue. Alternatively, the
sensor and clip may be placed to the toe, lip, ear, vulva or prepuce of the animal.
The process of SpO2 plethysmogram measurement is generally the same. But the SpO2
sensor
selection and placement depend on the patient type. When choosing a site for a sensor, refer
to the directions for that sensor.
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