Weinmann MEDUCORE Standard2 Instructions For Use Manual page 20

2 Safety
Caution
2.1.6 Pulse oximetry monitoring
Caution
20 EN MEDUCORE Standard
Risk of injury due to ECG malfunction in the vicinity of
electrosurgical devices!
ECG functions may be affected by electrosurgical devices and
result in injury to the patient.
⇒ Only use approved ECG cables.
Risk of injury from burns during defibrillation!
ECG cables without defibrillation protection may result in injury to
the patient.
⇒ Only use approved ECG cables.
Risk of injury due to overly high pulse oximetry sensor contact
pressure!
High pulse oximetry sensor contact pressure over an extended
period of time can cause poor circulation or changes to the skin
and injury to the patient.
⇒ Do not attach the pulse oximetry sensor too tightly.
⇒ Check the pulse oximetry sensor every 4 hours and, if
necessary, reposition it.
⇒ Reposition the pulse oximetry sensor in the case of skin
changes.
Risk of injury from using the pulse oximetry sensor at high
temperatures!
At temperatures of > 41°C, the skin can be damaged from high
contact pressures causing injury to the patient.
⇒ Do not apply excessive pressure when attaching the pulse
oximetry sensor.
⇒ If necessary: Shorten the application time of the pulse oximetry
sensor.
Risk of injury due to incorrect use of the pulse oximetry
sensor!
The incorrect use of the pulse oximetry sensor may produce false
readings, and result in injury to the patient.
⇒ Keep the pulse oximetry sensor away from strong
electromagnetic sources (e.g. electrosurgical devices).
⇒ Do not use the pulse oximetry sensor in radiological areas
(e.g. with MRI devices).
⇒ Keep the pulse oximetry sensor away from strong and
fluctuating ambient light (including infrared and UV light). If
necessary: cover.
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