Introduction; Intended Use - Covidien Nellcor OxiMax N-600x Operator's Manual

Introduction

Intended Use

N-600x Operator's Manual
WARNING: The N-600x is intended only as an adjunct in
patient assessment. It must be used in conjunction with
clinical signs and symptoms.
The Nellcor N-600x Pulse Oximetry System with N-600X Pulse
Oximeter and Nellcor Sensors and Cables with O
technology is indicated for prescription use only for the
continuous non-invasive monitoring of functional oxygen
saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO
N-600x Pulse Oximeter is intended for use with neonatal,
pediatric, and adult patients during both no motion and motion
conditions and for patients who are either well or poorly
perfused, in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, intra-hospital
transport, and home environments.
Note:Hospital use typically covers such areas as general care
floors, operating rooms, special procedure areas, intensive and
critical care areas, within the hospital plus hospital-type facilities.
Hospital-type facilities include physician office based facilities,
sleep labs, skilled nursing facilities, surgicenters, and sub-acute
centers.
Intra-hospital transport includes transport of a patient within the
hospital or hospital-type facility.
Note: Home Care use is defined as managed or used by a lay
person (parent or other similar noncritical caregiver) in the home
environment.
Use with any particular patient requires the selection of an
appropriate oxygen O
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