GE CARESCAPE ONE User Manual page 138

CARESCAPE ONE User Manual DRAFT 26 October 2017
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Do not place the pulse oximetry device or accessories in any
position that might cause it to fall on the patient.
Do not start or operate the pulse oximetry device unless the
setup was verified to be correct.
Do not use the pulse oximetry device during magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) or in an MRI environment.
Do not use the pulse oximetry device if it appears or is
suspected to be damaged.
Explosion hazard: Do not use the pulse oximetry device in
the presence of flammable anesthetics or other flammable
substance in combination with air, oxygen-enriched
environments, or nitrous oxide.
To ensure safety, avoid stacking multiple devices or placing
anything on the instrument during operation.
To protect against injury, follow the directions below:
Avoid placing the device on surfaces with visible liquid
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spills.
Do not soak or immerse the device in liquids.
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Do not attempt to sterilize the device.
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Use cleaning solutions only as instructed in this operator's
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manual.
Do not attempt to clean the device while monitoring a
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patient.
To protect from electric shock, always remove the sensor
and completely disconnect the pulse oximetry device before
bathing the patient.
If any measurement seems questionable, first check the
patient's vital signs by alternate means and then check the
pulse oximetry device for proper functioning.
Inaccurate SpO readings may be caused by:
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Improper sensor application.
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Elevated levels of COHb or MetHb: High levels of COHb
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or MetHb may occur with a seemingly normal SpO
When elevated levels of COHb or MetHb are suspected,
laboratory analysis (co-Oximetry) of a blood sample should
be performed.
Intravascular dyes, such as indocyanine green or
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methylene blue.
Externally applied coloring and texture, such as nail polish,
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acrylic nails, glitter, etc.
Elevated levels of bilirubin
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Severe anemia
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