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Selecting the SpO
You can select either normal or high sensitivity for SpO
setting is recommended setting for most patients. The High sensitivity setting allows you to
monitor SpO
hypotension or shock. With the High sensitivity setting, however, SpO
contaminated by artifact. To ensure accurate SpO
setting, observe the patient carefully and continuously.
Selecting SpHb Venous Mode
If the SpHb option is installed, the X Series unit allows you to specify whether to use venous
mode (On) as the blood sample source or not (Off). When Off (default) the X Series uses
arterial as the blood sample source.
Specifying the SpHb Averaging Time
If the SpHb option is installed, the X Series unit allows you to choose the time period over
which SpHb values will be calculated: Short, Medium, and Long (default). Averaging time
represents the approximate time period the X Series will use to calculate SpHb values. Longer
averaging times allow you to see subtle changes in the SpHb value and tend to improve
accuracy.
Selecting the Heart Rate/ Pulse Rate (HR/PR) Tone
The unit allows you enable or disable the tone that the monitor uses to indicate detection of the
patient's pulse:
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Sensitivity
2
even under very low perfusion conditions. Such conditions may include severe
2
On
or
Off
(no tone sounds). The default tone is
X Series Operator's Guide
Using the SpO2 Parameter Control Panel
monitoring. The Normal sensitivity
2
results are more easily
2
readings when using the High sensitivity
2
Off
.
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