Handheld Pulse Oximeter (Reorder No. 36403) 23
5. TAKE A MEASUREMENT
SpO
2
measuring is a non-invasive technique used to measure the
amount of oxygenated hemoglobin and pulse rate by measuring
the absorption of selected wavelengths of light. The light emitted
by the red infrared light-emitting diodes passes through the tissue
and is converted into electrical signals by a photodiode.
After nishing the time and the ID number setting, place nger into
the sensor as indicated in the picture below:
Fig. 6 placement of the sensor
Select the suitable sensor in terms of type and dimension.
Clip the sensor into the right position on the patient’s nger and
ensure that the patient’s nail surface is facing upward.
Plug sensor into SpO
2
port on top panel of Pulse Oximeter.
NOTE: To maintain the highest degree of accuracy, it is
recommended to keep the nger and oximeter sensor/probe as still
as possible.
Description of Fig. 7
SpO
2
: SpO
2
value (displayed value is 98%)
PR: Pulse rate (displayed value is 67 bpm)
Fig. 7