Spo2 Monitoring; Indications; Contraindications - Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B Instructions For Use Manual

SpO2 Monitoring

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SpO Monitoring
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A pulse oximeter is a noninvasive device that indicates the oxygen saturation
(SpO ) of arterial blood. This measurement is obtained through a probe that
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directs red and near infrared light through arterial beds. Hemoglobin absorbs
these lights differently when it is bound with oxygen. Pulse oximetry mea-
sures this difference and translates the measurement into a saturation percent-
age that is displayed as an SpO

Indications

SpO monitoring is indicated for use when it is beneficial to assess a patient's
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oxygen saturation level.

Contraindications

None known.
Readings should be carefully considered in the presence of certain circum-
stances. Inaccuracies may result from the use of pulse oximeters in the pres-
ence of certain circumstances, such as hemoglobin saturated with compounds
other than oxygen (such as carbon monoxide), hypothermia, hypovolemia,
patient movement, nail polish and excessive ambient light.
reading.
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Introduction