P1 Patient Monitor User’s Manual
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site every 4 hours or when the skin changes. Some patients may require more
frequent checks, such as neonates, or patients with poor peripheral blood
circulation or sensitive skin. Prolonged compression of the limb may increase
the likelihood of unexpected skin changes, such as allergies, redness, blistering,
or compression necrosis.
Functional testers cannot be used to evaluate the accuracy of pulse oximetry
probes and pulse oximetry monitors.
CAUTION:
Use only specified
accessories in this manual. Follow the instructions for use
and adhere to all warnings and cautions.
NOTE
:
Functional test equipment or SpO
2
simulators can be used to evaluate pulse
rate accuracy.
Functional testing equipment or oximetry simulators should not be used to
verify the accuracy of oximetry monitors and pulse oximetry probes.
The accuracy of oximetry monitor and pulse oximetry probe needs to be
verified by clinical data.
The SpO
2
probe and extension cord match with this monitor were confirmed
and tested with the conformity of ISO 80601-2-61.
The monitor does not provide automatic generation of SpO
2
self-detection
alarm signals. Operators need to use SpO
2
simulator for detection.
10.3. SpO
2
Measurement Limitations
If you doubt the SpO
2
measurements, check the patient’s vital signs first, then check
the monitor and SpO
2
sensor. The following factors may influence the accuracy of
measurements:
There is excessive illumination from light sources such as a surgical lamp, a
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