Philips Expression MR400 - Patient Preparation for SpO2 Monitoring; Selecting the Site and SpO2 Attachment

6‐2MonitoringSPO2ExpressionMR400InstructionsforUse
WAR NIN G
Philips has verified the compatibility of the monitor, probe, and cable specified in the
Accessory List. The user should verify that only Philips accessories specified in the Accessory
List are used. Otherwise, patient injury can result.
CAUTION
If dropped, the wSpO2 module must be verified for correct operation before use; see page 14-12.
Note
Refer to your facility's biohazard procedure for disposal of SPO2 attachments and probes when
they become unusable. Usually probes are disposed of as medical waste per facility procedures.
Patient Preparation for SpO2 Monitoring
WhenmonitoringSpO2,theSpO2attachment,thesiteselectedonthepatient,theSpO2
attachment’spositiononthepatient,andtheambientenvironmentwillimpacttheperformance
andoperationoftheparameter.
Selecting the Site and SpO2 Attachment
Whenapplyingtheclipsorgripstothepatient,sitepreparationandthepressureandalignment
oftheSpO2attachmentareimportantfactorstoconsider.Selectthemostappropriatelimbthat
bestfitstheattachment’ssize.Formeasurementstobeaccurateandreliable,theoptimumfitis
reachedwhenthefi ber
headwindowsontheattachmentopposeeachotherwhilecoveringskin
ornail.RefertotheinstructionsprovidedwiththeSpO2attachmentwhenselectingand
connectingthecliporgri p.