Minolta Pulsox-2 Instruction Manual

Minolta oxygen saturation monitor instruction manual

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Oxygen Saturation Monitor
PULSOX
-2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Oxygen Saturation Monitor PULSOX ™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Safety Symbols

    Warnings and precautions noted in this manual are indicated by the following markings, designed to prevent accidents caused by erroneous handling of the equipment. This indicates text consisting of a warning or precaution relating to safety. Please read the text carefully and use the equipment safely. This indicates an action which is prohibited.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points carefully and adhere to them. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a question arises. WARNING (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious injury.)
  • Page 4 (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury or damage to the instrument or other property.) Do not use batteries other than those specified by MINOLTA. When installing batteries in the instrument, make sure that they are correctly oriented according to the (+) and (–) marks.
  • Page 5: Before Operation

    CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. The PULSOX-2 is a medical instrument, so instructions given by a doctor must be adhered to. The instrument is designed for measurement of the oxygen...
  • Page 6: Names Of Parts

    2. NAMES OF PARTS Main unit Battery cover lock Battery cover Strap eyelet Battery cover: Open or close this cover when replacing the batteries with new ones. Battery cover: It is used to lock the battery cover. lock Strap eyelet: Attach the neck strap to this hook.
  • Page 7: Notes On Use

    3. NOTES ON USE • This instrument should be used in areas with an ambient temperature of 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) and a relative humidity of 30 to 95%, with no condensation. • This is a precision instrument. To avoid the possibility of it being damaged, the instrument should not be dropped nor should heavy objects be placed on top of it.
  • Page 8 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to the IEC 60601-1-2:2001, Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medicitl installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity.
  • Page 9: Operating Method

    4. OPERATING METHOD Preparations (1) Installing Batteries (Two AAA-size batteries are required.) 1. Push the battery cover, and unlock the battery cover lock. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert two AAA-size batteries into the battery chamber. 4. Close the battery cover and hold it with a finger.
  • Page 10: Installing The Neck Strap

    5. Close the battery cover lock until it clicks. • The batteries will last approxi- mately 80 hours. • The battery mark will begin to blink when the battery power is low. Notes on Use • Battery replacement is the Only User Serviceable item. •...
  • Page 11 Measurements Measurements must be taken with the index finger placed in the finger holder. This instrument must be held tightly. Put the thumb only on the thumb rest. You must not put the thumb on other positions. Don't take the pressure which is unnecessary for the forefinger. Those are important for the accurate measurement.
  • Page 12: Notes On Measurements

    This finger holder is designed only for use on the fingers of adults, so it should not be used on any other body parts. Never secure the finger holder with tape or such like. Doing so may cause hemostasia or dropsy. Notes on Use •...
  • Page 13 Ending Measurements 1. Open the finger holder and remove the finger. • Measurement will stop automatically, and the display will go off after 10 seconds. Notes on Use • If the instrument will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the battery chamber.
  • Page 14 How to Read the Measurement Values Pulse level meter: Indicates the pulse level in 8 levels (0 to 10%, full scale if 10% or higher). The pulse level is defined as follows. (For stable measurements, adjust the measuring point of the finger holder or rub or warm the measuring point to improve blood circulation, so that the pulse level meter constantly indicates level 2 or higher.) Variable transmittance...
  • Page 15: Back Light

    Back Light The backlight will light up automatically when the surroundings become dark. When backlight isn’t turned by the bright surroundings, cover the backlight sensor window with finger. Backlight sensor window • Once the backlight is lit, it will remain lit until measurement stops. •...
  • Page 16: Error Messages

    Error Messages Messages relating to connection of the finger holder and attachment to the patient...
  • Page 17 Messages relating to the condition of the main unit...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    5. TROUBLESHOOTING Main Unit...
  • Page 19: In Case Of Malfunction

    • If the PULSOX-2 will not be used for more than two weeks, remove batteries to avoid the possibility of damage due to leakage of electrolyte. 8. Maintenance and inspections •...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    10. SPECIFICATIONS PULSOX-2 Dual-wavelength pulse-type oximeter Functions: • Measuring range: • Accuracy: Display Display type: Liquid crystal display Oxygen saturation (SpO Pulse rate number Pulse level meter Error messages Operating temperature/humidity range 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F); 30 to 95% relative humidity with no...
  • Page 21: Measurement Principle

    11. REFERENCE Measurement Principle Oxygen Saturation Monitor PULSOX-2 is a photometric instrument that non-invasively and continuously measures the oxyhemoglobin saturation of arterial blood (SpO described by the equation: C (HbO C (HbO where C (Hb): Concentration of reduced hemoglobin C (HbO...
  • Page 22 Relation between Oxygen Saturation and Partial Pressure The relation between oxygen saturation (SpO pressure (PaO , torr or mmHg) is shown in the graph below. SpO the oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximeters. Oxygen Saturation vs. Oxygen Partial Pressure Oxygen Partial Pressure The curve of the above graph may shift to the right or left according to the pH of the blood or the body temperature.
  • Page 23: Emc Declaration

    EMC Declaration...
  • Page 25 Minolta Co.,Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi,Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan 2003 Minolta Co., Ltd. 9222-1731-13 ADDAPX ( 1 ) Printed in Japan...

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