baxter Starling - Appendix C - Accessories: Specifications & Technical Data; SpO2 Warnings and Precautions

C-16 Starling Monitor - User Guide
SpO
2
Module (Optional)
Warnings and Precautions
 Substitution of a component different from that supplied may result in measurement
error. Repairs should be undertaken only by personnel trained or authorized by Baxter.
 All SpO
2
sensors used to connect the patient to the Starling SpO
2
Module must be
approved by Baxter. Unauthorized SpO
2
sensors may cause the module to perform in
an improper fashion. Authorized SpO
2
sensors are offered as accessories from Baxter.
 Do not use an NIBP cuff or constricting devices on the same appendage as that used
for the sensor.
 The SpO
2
Module may not operate correctly if used or stored outside the relevant
temperature or humidity ranges listed in Table C-5.
 Do not immerse sensors in liquids.
WARNING
 DO NOT use theSpO
2
Module for any purpose other than specified in this manual without
written consent and approval from Baxter.
 Intravascular dyes (such as indocyanine green, methylene blue, etc.) and darkly
pigmented skin can adversely affect SpO
2
readings.
 Significant amounts of dysfunctional hemoglobins (such as carboxyhemoglobin,
methemoglobin, etc.) may adversely affect oximetry performance.
 Oximetry performance may be impaired when patient perfusion is low or signal
attenuation is high.
 Long cables (such as the sensor or extension cable) may cause patient strangulation if
routed incorrectly.
 Electromagnetic interference which includes devices such as MRI imaging devices, or
electro-surgical units, may adversely affect SpO
2
readings.
CAUTION
When using the SpO
2
Module, observe the precautions outlined below.