SpO2 Monitoring (Optional)
Using SpO2 to Monitor a Patient
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Figure 6-1
Positioning of the Light Emitters and Photodetector
For accurate measurements, the following conditions must apply:
o All transmitted light must pass through the extremity to the detector.
o The patient must have at least a minimum pulse.
o The light emitter and the photodetector must be opposite each other.
6Using SpO
2
to Monitor a Patient
There are three types of sensors:
Disposable Disposable sensors should be used once only and
then discarded. However, they can be relocated to
a different application site on the patient if the
first location does not give the desired results.
Disposable sensors must not be reused on differ-
ent patients.
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