Pulse Rates; Oximax Sensor Performance Considerations - Covidien Nellcor OxiMax N-600x Operator's Manual

Pulse Rates

O M Sensor Performance Considerations
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N-600x Operator's Manual
The N-600x only displays pulse rates between 20 and 250 bpm.
Detected pulse rates above 250 bpm are displayed as 250.
Detected pulse rates below 20 are displayed as 0.
WARNING: Pulse oximetry readings and pulse signal can be
affected by certain ambient conditions, O
application errors, and certain patient conditions.
WARNING: Tissue damage can be caused by incorrect
application or inappropriate duration of use of an SpO
O M sensor. Inspect the O
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the O M sensor directions for use.
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WARNING: Use only Nellcor-approved O
pulse oximetry cables.
Inaccurate measurements can be caused by:
• incorrect application of the O
• placement of the O
a blood pressure cuff, arterial catheter, or
intravascular line
• ambient light
• excessive patient movement
• intravascular dyes or externally applied coloring, such
as nail polish or pigmented cream
Performance Considerations
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M sensor site as directed in
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M sensor on an extremity with
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