Taking A Measurement; Determining Pulse Signal Quality; Figure 10. Pulse Signal Quality - Nonin Sensmart H500 Operator's Manual

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4.
Display will automatically connect to signal processor.
5.
Once display has connected to signal processor, measurement screen
will display.

Taking a Measurement

1.
Turn on the display by quickly pressing the power button on the right side
of the device.
2.
When display is turned on, signal processor automatically engages and
the connected sensor LED lights will activate. The device is ready to take
a measurement.
3.
If the sensor lights do not activate, ensure sensor is plugged into signal
processor. If sensor lights still do not activate, press and hold down the
power button on the signal processor.
NOTE: When the signal processor is activated, the Bluetooth LED will be
solid blue or flashing blue once every three seconds.
4.
Place the sensor on the patient according to sensor instructions.
5.
Take measurement.
6.
When operation is complete, quickly press the On/Off, Sleep button on
display to end session and turn off the device. Signal processor will turn
off automatically.

Determining Pulse Signal Quality

The pulse signal quality can be determined by the color of the pulse waveform
displayed on the display. This pulse waveform changes colors to alert you to
changes in pulse quality that may affect the readings:
Green
Pulse Waveform indicates a good pulse signal.
Yellow
Pulse waveform indicates a marginal pulse signal.
Red
Pulse Waveform indicates an inadequate pulse signal.
Green = Good
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Yellow = Marginal

Figure 10. Pulse Signal Quality

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Red = Insufficient

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