Spo2 -- Using The Pulse Oximeter - ZOLL AEV Operator's Manual

SpO2 -- Using the Pulse Oximeter

The primary use of the device is as a ventilator -- the pulse oximeter operates only when the
device is providing ventilation.
The following conditions can affect the pulse oximeter reading:
The sensor is too tight.
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There is excessive illumination from light sources such as a surgical lamp, a bilirubin lamp,
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or sunlight.
A blood pressure cuff is inflated on the same extremity as the one with a SpO2 sensor
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attached.
The patient has hypotension, severe vascoconstriction, severe anemia, or hypothermia.
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There is an arterial occlusion proximal to the sensor.
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The patient is in cardiac arrest or is in shock.
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The SpO
standby (and displays stby in the parameter window) when
No SpO
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The sensor is off the patient during start up
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You place the pulse oximeter in standby
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Note:
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display is active only when the pulse oximeter is connected. The pulse oximeter is in
2
sensor is connected
2
You can place the pulse oximeter in standby only when the probe is disconnected from
the patient. A valid signal automatically brings the pulse oximeter out of standby.
ZOLL Ventilator Operator's Guide 4-13