Performance Considerations; Performance Verification; Oximeter Performance Considerations - EDAN VE-H100B User Manual

VE-H100B Veterinary Pulse Oximeter User Manual

6 Performance Considerations

6.1 Performance Verification

Qualified service personnel are responsible for performance
verification procedures before the oximeter is used for the first
time in a clinical setting.

6.2 Oximeter Performance Considerations

There are some patient conditions that can affect the oximeter's
measurements.

Dysfunctional Hemoglobins
Dysfunctional hemoglobins, such as carboxyhemoglobin,
methemoglobin, and sulfhemoglobin, are unable to carry
oxygen. SpO
patient may be hypoxic because less hemoglobin is
available to carry oxygen. Further assessment beyond
pulse oximeter is recommended.

Anemia
Anemia causes decreased arterial oxygen content.
Although SpO
patient may be hypoxic. Correcting anemia can improve
arterial oxygen content. The oximeter may fail to provide
SpO if hemoglobin levels fall below 5 gm/dl.
2
readings may appear normal; however, a
2
readings may appear normal, an anemic
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