Introduction - Nonin 8600V Operator's Manual

Introduction

Indications for Use
The 8600V Pulse Oximeter is intended to monitor oxygen saturation and pulse rate of animals in hospital environments.
General
The 8600V is a small, lightweight, and portable pulse oximeter with audible and visual alarms for monitoring animal
status. The 8600V may be connected to A/C power or run from its internal battery. It typically operates for 30 hours
on a fully charged battery. The 8600V requires no routine calibration or maintenance.
The 8600V determines arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation (SpO ) by measuring the absorption of red and infrared light
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passed through tissue. Changes in absorption caused by pulsation of blood in the vascular bed are used to determine
arterial saturation and pulse rate.
Oxygen saturation and pulse rate are displayed on light emitting diode (LED) digital displays. On each detected pulse,
the perfusion ( ) indicator flashes. Animal perfusion signals are graded as good, marginal, or inadequate and are
indicated by the indicator flashing green, yellow, or red, respectively. This simple method gives the user a pulse-
by-pulse visual indication of waveform signal quality without requiring complex waveform analysis during critical animal
care situations.
Sensor disconnect or malfunction is indicated by lack of good perfusion flashes and/or the red SENSOR indicator on the
front panel illuminating. Ultimately, if adequate perfusion pulses are not received, the SpO and pulse rate numerical
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values will be replaced by dashes.
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