General Information; Warnings And Cautions; General - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

WARNINGS
• The SpO module is not to be used as an apnea monitor.
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• Pulse oximetry readings and pulse signal can be
affected by certain ambient conditions, sensor application
errors, and certain patient conditions.
• The SpO module is intended only as an adjunct in patient
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assessment. It must be used in conjunction with clinical
signs and symptoms.
• The SpO module should be considered an early warning
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device. As a trend towards patient deoxygenation is
indicated, blood samples should be analyzed by a
laboratory CO-Oximeter to completely understand the
patient's condition.
• Interfering Substances: Carboxyhemoglobin and
methemoglobin can erroneously increase readings. The
level of increase is approximately equal to the amount
of carboxyhemoglobin present. Dyes, or any substance
containing dyes, that change usual arterial pigmentation
can cause erroneous readings.
• The SpO module is not rated for defibrillation use.
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Disconnect the sensor from the patient or patient cable
from the module prior to defibrillation.
• Do not lift the SpO
disconnect from the instrument, causing it to drop on the
patient. Do not place the SpO
could cause it to fall onto the patient.
• Respond immediately to system alarms; patient
monitoring can cease under certain alarm conditions.
SpO Module Section
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Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015

Warnings and Cautions

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module by the cable because it could
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module in any position that
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