Spo 2 - GE DASH 3000 V5 Quick Reference Manual

SPO
2
SPO monitoring is a
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non-invasive technique used to
measure the amount of
oxygenated hemoglobin and
pulse rate by measuring
absorption of selected
wavelengths of light.
To activate SPO monitoring,
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securely connect the SPO
2
into the appropriate blue port
on the Dash monitor. The SPO
parameter window will
automatically appear once the
SPO probe is connected to the
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cable and plugged into the
monitor.
To discontinue SPO
2
monitoring, remove the cable
from the monitor or disconnect
the SPO probe from the cable.
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The SPO window will be
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removed from the display.
NOTE: Correct probe placement and patient movement may
affect SPO signal quality and displayed numeric value.
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Good clinical practice includes proper probe placement and
maintenance of probe position on the finger to prevent false
SPO readings from ambient light interference.
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cable
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There are three indications from
the monitor that verify the
quality of the data being
displayed:
• Signal Strength Indicators:
– Three asterisks (***) =
Good signal strength.
– Two asterisks (**) =
Adequate signal strength.
– One asterisk (*) =
Poor signal strength.
• Quality of a Good SPO
Waveform:
Noise or artifact may be
–
due to poor probe
placement or patient
movement.
SPO
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– Frequent, erratic changes in
the value or waveform may
indicate a poor signal.
NOTE: When using Masimo technology, the waveform cannot
be utilized as a quality indicator due to the fact that the
motion artifact is filtered.
• The Stability of the SPO
Numeric Value:
Compare the heart rate in
–
the SPO
window with the heart rate
in the ECG parameter
window to confirm accuracy.
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NOTE: It is critical to observe all three indicators at the same
time.
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Signal
Strength
Indicator
SPO
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Value
Limits
and Units
Pulse Rate
Value
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parameter
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