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– Vasospastic disease, such as Raynaud’s, and peripheral
vascular disease
– Hemoglobinopathies and synthesis disorders such as
thalassemias, Hb s, Hb c, sickle cell, etc.
– Hypocapnic or hypercapnic conditions
– Severe anemia
– Very low arterial perfusion
– Extreme motion artifact
– Abnormal venous pulsation or venous constriction
– Severe vasoconstriction or hypothermia
– Arterial catheters and intra-aortic balloon
– Intravascular dyes, such as indocyanine green or methylene blue
– Externally applied coloring and texture, such as nail polish, acrylic
nails, glitter, etc.
– Birthmark(s), tattoos, skin discolorations, moisture on skin,
deformed or abnormal fingers. etc.
– Skin color disorders
► Interfering substances: Dyes or any substance containing dyes that
change usual blood pigmentation may cause erroneous readings.
► The pulse oximeter should not be used as the sole basis for medical
decisions. It must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and
symptoms.
► SpO
2
is empirically calibrated in healthy adult volunteers with normal
levels of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and methemoglobin (MetHb).
► Do not adjust, repair, open, disassemble, or modify the pulse oxim-
eter or accessories. Injury to personnel or equipment damage could
occur. Return the pulse oximeter for servicing if necessary.
WARNING!
Patient hazard, damage to device
► For devices equipped with Masimo SET
®
SpO
2
measurement
equipment, only use Masimo sensors and patient cables.
► For devices equipped with seca SpO
2
measurement equipment,
only use seca sensors and patient cables.
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