Introduction; Intended Use For The N-595 - Nellcor OxiMax N-595 Operator's Manual

I n t r o d u c t i o n

Intended Use for the N-595

N-595
WARNING: The N-595 is intended only as an adjunct in patient
assessment. It must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and
symptoms.
The N-595 pulse oximeter is indicated for the continuous
non-invasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial
hemoglobin (SpO ) and pulse rate. The N-595 is intended for use
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with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients during both no motion and
motion conditions and for patients who are well or poorly perfused, in
hospitals, hospital-type facilities, intra-hospital transport, and home
environments. For prescription use only.
Note: Hospital use typically covers such areas as general care floors,
operating rooms, special procedure areas, intensive and critical
care areas, within the hospital plus hospital-type facilities.
Hospital-type facilities include physician office based
facilities, sleep labs, skilled nursing facilities, surgicenters, and
sub-acute centers.
Intra-hospital transport includes transport of a patient within
the hospital or hospital-type facility.
Home Care use is defined as managed/used by a lay person
(parent or other similar non-critical caregiver) in the home
environment.
Use with any particular patient requires the selection of an
appropriate oxygen O
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