Getting To Know Your Device; Signs And Symbols - Sanitas SPO25 Manual

3.
Getting
to know your device
The SPO
25 pulse oximeter provides
a
non-invasive measurement
of
the
arterial
oxygen
saturation (Spor)
and
the heart
rate (pulse rate).
oxygen saturation indicates the
peic-entage
of
haemoglobin
in adenal blood that
is
loaded with oxygen. Therefore it
is an important
parair-
eter
for assessing the respiratory {unction.
To
take
a
measurement, the pulse oximeter
uses
two
rays
of light wlth differing wavelengths, which strike the finger inserted
inside
the housing.
A low oxygen saturation
varue
generailt indicates underlying
irlriesses (respiratory
diseases,
"
asthma,
heart fai ure etc,).
People
with a low oxygen saturation value
are more
likely to experience
the
iollowing
symp_
toms: shodness of breath, increased head
rate, weakness, neryousness and
outbreiki oi
sweating.
lf oxygen saturation
is
known to be chronically drminished,
it requires monitorlng us-
ing
the pulse oximeter under medical supervision.
rfyou
have acutery dimihisned oxygen
iatu-
ration, with.or without the accompanying symptoms, you must consult
a
doctor
imme'diatety
as it
could
lead
to
a
life{hreatening situation.
The
pulie
oximeter
is
pafticularly suitable
for
patients at risk such
as peopre
witi
head
disease or asthma, but
ar;;for
athl6tes and neitthy
people who
exercise at
high altitude (e.g. mountaineers, skiers
or
amateur
pilots).
4.
Signs and symbols
The
following symbols
are used
in
these lnstructions for
use, on
the packaging and
on
the
type
plate for
the device:
WABNING
Warning instruction indicating
a
risk of injury
or damage to
health