VM15 User Manual Masimo SpO2
Monitoring (Option)
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Indications for use
The VM15 Pulse Oximeter and accessories are indicated for the continuous, noninvasive
monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate
(measured by a SpO2 sensor). The VM15 Pulse Oximeter and accessories are indicated for
use with adult, pediatric, infant and neonatal patients during both motion and no motion
conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused in hospitals, hospital-type
facilities, mobile and home environments.
In addition, the VM15 Pulse Oximeter is indicated to provide continuous noninvasive
monitoring data to validated multi-parameter patient monitors* for display on those
monitors.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Pulse oximetry is a continuous and non-invasive method of measuring the level of arterial
oxygen saturation in blood.
The measurement is taken by placing a sensor on a patient, usually on the fingertip for adults
and the hand or foot for neonates. The sensor is connected to the pulse oximetry instrument
with a patient cable.
The sensor collects signal data from the patient and sends it to the instrument.
The instrument displays the calculated data in three ways:
I. As a percent value for arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2)
II. As a pulse rate (PR)
III. As a plethysmographic waveform
The following figure shows the general monitoring setup.
Figure 20-2. Monitoring Setup – STD1
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