Important; Intended Use - Nellcor N-200 User Manual

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IMPORTANT
It is essential that you, the Home User of this monitor, read and understand this Home
Use Guide completely before using the monitor. This Home Use Guide provides you
with basic reference information for proper use of the monitor. This manual is not a
replacement for the N-200 Operator's Manual or for the training your home care
provider or home provider company will provide for you.
Read this manual carefully BEFORE using the monitor. Read all warnings and cautions
(in boldface type). If you do not understand any part of the manual or the warnings and
cautions, ask your home care provider or home provider company before using the
monitor.
Intended Use
This monitor can be used for patients of all ages. It measures blood oxygen saturation
levels and pulse rate continuously. It sounds an alarm and an alarm light blinks when
detected oxygen levels or pulse rate are above or below the alarm settings. The N-200
monitor may be used with or without ECG synchronization.
This monitor does not distinguish between normal hemoglobin and abnormal
hemoglobin. Therefore, this monitor should not be used in cases of carbon monoxide
poisoning or any other situation that may decrease the hemoglobin's capability to carry
oxygen.
The N-200 monitor is not intended for use as an infant apnea (stopped breathing)
monitor. If required, your patient's doctor will prescribe special equipment for detecting
apnea.
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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