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6.9 Pulse oximetry monitoring
6.9.1 Preparing pulse oximetry monitoring
Requirement
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Risk of injury due to incorrect use of the pulse oximetry
sensor!
Incorrect use of the pulse oximetry sensor may falsify
measurement results and lead to patient injury.
Keep the pulse oximetry sensor away from strong
Do not use the pulse oximetry sensor in areas subject to X-ray
Keep the pulse oximetry sensor away from strong and
Avoid strong movement of the pulse oximetry sensor. If
Do not attach the pulse oximetry sensor to a limb on which
Keep the pulse oximetry sensor away from nail polish and
Keep the pulse oximetry sensor away from intravascular dyes.
Be aware of deviations from the measurement result with a
Be aware of deviations from the measurement result in the case
Be aware of deviations in pulse rate with an intra-aortic balloon
Be aware of deviations from the measurement result during
The device is switched on
page
118).
A patient group is selected
page
120).
electromagnetic sources (e.g. electrosurgical devices).
(e.g. with MRI devices).
fluctuating ambient light (including infrared and UV light). If
necessary: Cover the pulse oximetry sensor.
necessary: To relieve strain, loop the pulse oximetry sensor
cable and the pulse oximetry sensor connecting cable and fix to
the patient with a plaster.
there is already an NIBP cuff or catheter port.
artificial fingernails.
high proportion of dysfunctional hemoglobins.
of severe anemia, venous pulsation and high total bilirubin
values.
pump or certain arrhythmias.
If necessary: Compare the pulse rate with the heart rate
determined by ECG monitoring.
defibrillation/cardioversion.
(see "6.1 Switching on the device",
(see "6.4 Selecting patient group",
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