BD Alaris - General Information; Warnings and Cautions; General

Chapter 5—Alaris™ SpO
2
Module Models 8210 and 8220
272 BD Alaris
TM
System with Guardrails
TM
Suite MX User Manual
General Information
Warnings and Cautions
General
WARNING
• The SpO
2
module is not to be used as an apnea monitor.
• Pulse oximetry readings and pulse signal can be affected by certain ambient
conditions, sensor application errors, and certain patient conditions.
• The SpO
2
module is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be
used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
• The SpO
2
module should be considered an early warning device. As a trend towards
patient deoxygenation is indicated, blood samples should be analyzed by a laboratory
CO-Oximeter to completely understand the patient’s condition.
• Interfering Substances: Carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin can erroneously
increase readings. The level of increase is approximately equal to the amount of
carboxyhemoglobin present. Dyes, or any substance containing dyes, that change
usual arterial pigmentation can cause erroneous readings.
• The SpO
2
module is not rated for defibrillation use. Disconnect the sensor from the
patient or patient cable from the module prior to defibrillation.
• Do not lift the SpO
2
module by the cable because it could disconnect from the
instrument, causing it to drop on the patient. Do not place the SpO
2
module in any
position that could cause it to fall onto the patient.
• Respond immediately to system alarms; patient monitoring can cease under certain
alarm conditions.