Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 86

80 Patient monitoring
1. Verify the SpO2 sensor cable is connected to the monitor.
2. Clean the application site. Remove anything, such as nail polish, that could interfere with
sensor operation.
Note
3. Attach the SpO2 sensor to the patient according to the manufacturer's directions for use,
observing all warnings and cautions.
Note
Place the SpO2 sensor and the NIBP cuff on different limbs to reduce unnecessary alarms
when you monitor NIBP and SpO2 at the same time.
WARNING
The accuracy of the SpO2 measurement can be affected by any of the following:
• the presence of significant amounts of dysfunctional hemoglobin, such as
carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin
• the presence of concentrations of some intravascular dyes, sufficient to change
the patient's usual arterial pigmentation
• patient movement
• patient conditions such as shivering and smoke inhalation
• painted nails
• poor oxygen perfusion
• anemia or low concentrations of hemoglobin
• hypotension or hypertension
• severe vasoconstriction
• shock or cardiac arrest
• venous pulsations or sudden and significant changes in pulse rate
• proximity to an MRI environment
• moisture in the sensor
• excessive ambient light, especially fluorescent
• wrong sensor or sensor too tight
WARNING Patient injury risk. The SpO2 sensor and extension
cables are intended only for connection to pulse oximetry
equipment. Do not attempt to connect these cables to a PC or any
similar device. Always follow the sensor manufacturer's directions
for use for care and use of the SpO2 sensor.
Do not use disposable sensors on patients who have allergic
reactions to the adhesive.
If a sterile sensor is required, select a sensor that has been
validated for sterilization, and follow the sensor manufacturer's
directions for use to sterilize the sensor.
Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™