Applying The Sensor - Philips IntelliVue CL SpO2 Instructions For Use Manual

Removing the Pod from the Cradle
To remove the SpO
the cradle in place on the patient's arm.

Applying the Sensor

Choose a finger of the patient that matches the sensor dimension in a way that the sensor optical
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components are properly aligned and the sensor is neither too loose nor applies too much pressure
to the finger. For small pediatric patients consider the thumb.
Remove colored nail polish from the application site.
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Apply the sensor to the patient. The application site should match the sensor size so that the
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sensor can neither fall off, nor apply excessive pressure. See the sections below for details on
applying the different sensors.
4 Check that the light emitter and the photodetector are directly opposite each other. All light from
the emitter must pass through the patient's tissue.
WARNING
Proper Sensor Fit: If a sensor is too loose, it might compromise the optical alignment or fall off. If it
is too tight, for example because the application site is too large or becomes too large due to edema,
excessive pressure may be applied. This can result in venous congestion distal from the application site,
leading to interstitial edema, hypoxemia and tissue malnutrition. Skin irritations or lacerations may
occur as a result of the sensor being attached to one location for too long. To avoid skin irritations and
lacerations, periodically inspect the sensor application site and change the application site regularly.
Venous Pulsation: Do not apply sensor too tightly as this results in venous pulsation which may
severely obstruct circulation and lead to inaccurate measurements.
Ambient Temperature: At elevated ambient temperatures be careful with measurement sites that are
not well perfused, because this can cause severe burns after prolonged application. All listed sensors
operate without risk of exceeding 41°C on the skin if the initial skin temperature does not exceed
35°C.
Pod from the cradle, pull on the Pod at the opening in the cradle, while holding
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3 Monitoring SpO2
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