Cautions - Nonin Avant 9600 Operator's Manual

Warnings (Continued)
A hazard can exist if different presets are used on multiple 9600 monitors in one care area.
Do not use the device in or around water or any other liquid when the AC power supply is used.
As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cables and connections to reduce the possibility of
entanglement, strangulation, or injury to the patient.
Use the device only with Nonin-specified power supplies.
The device's Nurse Call feature should not be used as the primary source of alarm notification.
All parts and accessories connected to the serial port of the device must be certified according to at least IEC
60950 or UL 1950 for data-processing equipment.
The battery pack must be installed at all times while the device is operating, even when operating on AC power.
The audible alarms and memory will not function if batteries are removed from the device.
To comply with relevant product safety standards, ensure that all alarm volumes are set appropriately and are
audible in all situations.

Cautions

When mounting the monitor to a mobile pole, mounting the monitor higher than 1. 5 meters (5 feet) or mounting
more than 2 kilograms (4.5 pounds) of equipment onto the pole may result in tipping, damage to the equipment,
or injury.
Review all limits to ensure they are appropriate for the patient.
Setting alarm limits to extremes can render the alarm system useless.
This device is designed to determine the percentage of arterial oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin.
Factors that may degrade pulse oximeter performance or affect the accuracy of the measurement include the
following:
- excessive ambient light
- excessive motion
- electrosurgical interference
- blood flow restrictors (arterial catheters, blood
pressure cuffs, infusion lines)
- moisture in the sensor
- improperly applied sensor
- incorrect sensor type
The device may not work when circulation is reduced. Warm or rub the finger, or reposition the device.
In some circumstances, the device may interpret motion as good pulse quality. Minimize patient motion as much
as possible.
Do not autoclave or immerse this device in liquid or use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents.
A functional tester cannot be used to assess the accuracy of a pulse oximeter monitor or sensor.
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- poor pulse quality
- venous pulsations
- anemia or low hemoglobin concentrations
- cardiogreen and other intravascular dyes
- carboxyhemoglobin
- methemoglobin
- dysfunctional hemoglobin
- artificial nails or fingernail polish
Indications for Use