Finger Sensor Quick Check - Novametrix Medical Systems 511 User Manual

Section 5 SpO2 Sensors
Applying the Finger
Sensor to the Patient
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To apply the finger sensor to the patient;
1. Gently squeeze the grips at the rear of the sensor (indicated by arrows below).
Placement Guide
2. Position fingertip against placement guide with fingernail towards the red light.
Do not position the finger so as to protrude past the placement guide.
3. Release the finger grips.
4. Inspect the site often for adequate circulation—at least once every four hours.
5. To remove sensor, gently squeeze grips and slide the sensor from the finger.
CAUTION: Overstretching the pulse oximeter finger sensor can damage the sensor and
potentially affest pulse oximeter readings. Do not stretch the finger sensor open beyond
the limit for which it was designed. Overstretching can be preventerd: avoid opening the
sensor by any means other than squeezing the grips; DO NOT force the sensor onto large
objects such as bedrails.

Finger Sensor Quick Check

1. Is Probe Off Patient illuminated when the sensor is connected to the monitor but
not applied to the patient?
2. Apply the sensor to your index finger. Are reasonable SpO
displayed?
3. A YES to BOTH #1 and #2 indicates the sensor is OK. Apply the sensor to the
patient as instructed above.
The quick check also tests the functionality of the extension cable.
01-May-96
Cable exits above finger
and pulse rate values
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