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1.3.10.2.1 NELLCOR Sensors
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NELLCOR
provides a family of sensors suitable for a wide variety of clinical settings
and patients. Specific sensors have been developed for neonates, infants, children, and adults.
OXISENSOR™ oxygen transducers are sterile adhesive sensors with optical components
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mounted on adhesive tape. OXIBAND oxygen transducers and the DURAFORM™
oxygen transducer system are reusable sensors that are applied with disposable adhesive.
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The DURASENSOR DS-100A adult digit oxygen transducer is a reusable sensor with
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its optical components mounted in a plastic casing. The NELLCOR RS-10 reflectance
oxygen transducer is an adhesive sensor for application to forehead or temple.
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NOTE: NELLCOR OXIBAND and DURASENSOR are registered trademarks
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of NELLCOR Incorporated. OXISENSOR™ and DURAFORM™ are trademarks of
NELLCOR Incorporated.
A. Selecting a Sensor
Sensors are designed for specific sites on patients with designated weight ranges. To select
the appropriate sensor, consider the patient's weight, level of activity, adequacy of perfusion,
which sensor sites are available, whether sterility is required, and the anticipated dura-
tion of monitoring.
B. Cleaning and Re-Use
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Do not immerse any OXISENSOR™, DURASENSOR , OXIBAND , or DURAFORM™
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oxygen transducer, the NELLCOR RS-10 oxygen transducer, or any NELLCOR
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adhesive in water or cleaning solution. Clean DURASENSOR®, OXIBAND , and
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DURAFORM™ oxygen transducers, and the NELLCOR RS-10 oxygen transducer by
wiping with a disinfectant such as 70% alcohol. Do not sterilize by irradiation, steam, or
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ethylene oxide. Use a new OXIBAND adhesive wrap or FORM-A adhesive bandage for
each patient. Do not re-sterilize OXISENSOR™ oxygen transducers.
C. Performance Considerations
To insure optimal performance, use an appropriate sensor, apply it as directed, and
observe all warnings and cautions.
If excessive ambient light is present, cover the sensor site with opaque material. Failure to
do so may result in inaccurate measurements. Light sources that can affect performance include
surgical lights, especially those with a xenon light source, bilirubin lamps, fluorescent
lights, infrared heating lamps, and direct sunlight. If poor perfusion affects instrument
performance, and the patient weighs more than 50 kg (110 lbs.), consider using the
OXISENSOR™ R-15 adult nasal oxygen transducer. Because the R-15 obtains its
measurements from the nasal septal anterior ethmoid artery, an artery supplied by the
internal carotid, this sensor may obtain measurements when peripheral perfusion is
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relatively poor. For low peripheral perfusion, consider using the NELLCOR RS-10
reflectance oxygen transducer, which is applied to the forehead or temple.
1-38 Accutorr Plus Service Manual
Revised 02/15/00
Chapter 1, Operation