Atom Infa Warmer i - Pulse Oximeter Operation; Attaching the Pulse Oximeter Sensor

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Pulse Oximeter
Pulse Oximeter[5]
Attaching the Sensor5-1.
The patient cable is necessary when the pulse oximeter sensor is connected to the unit. The procedure for at-
taching the sensor to the patient varies with the sensor to be used. For information on how to attach the sensor
to the patient, see the instructions for use supplied with each sensor.
WARNING
Failure to handle the pulse oximeter sensor properly may result in inaccurate measurements. Moreover, it
may cause tissue necrosis due to pressure at the sensor site, skin irritation due to the adhesive, or burns.
Attach the sensor properly as instructed in this Operation Manual. Pay special attention to the following
points.
Wrap the adhesive tape for fixing the sensor in place only lightly so that the sensor may just stay
on the skin. Wrapping it too tightly will hinder the circulation of the blood and may result in no mea-
surements.
The sensor is for single patient use only.
The sensor is not sterile when shipped from the factory.
The sensor is intended for pulse oximetry specified by Atom.
Failure to attach the sensor properly to the patient may result in inaccurate measurements.
Leaving the sensor attached for a long time may result in inaccurate measurements. Moreover, you
may not notice tissue necrosis due to pressure, skin irritations due to the adhesive, and/or burns.
Change the sensor site at least every eight hours.
Check continuously the circulation of the blood distal to the sensor site.
Make sure that the emitter and the detector face each other across the tissue.
Do not use a damaged sensor.
Do not immerse the sensor in any liquid.
Elevated levels of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) or methemoglobin (MetHb) or the presence of intra-
vascular dyes may result in inaccurate measurements.
Do not use the sensor during MRI scanning.
Do not attach the sensor to the arm to which a blood pressure cuff or an arterial catheter is at-
tached.
Premature infants tend to develop retinopathy of prematurity in a high oxygen environment. Therefore,
be especially cautious in setting the SpO
2 upper alarm limit.