Infant Flex Sensor; Neonatal Flex Sensor - Respironics 920 Instruction And Service Manual

2. Infant Flex Sensor

The preferred sensor site for infants is on the
NOTE:
big toe. This placement provides increased
light transmission compared to the foot
placement. Refer to Table V for approximate
size requirements for infant sensors.
The Infant Flex Sensor is designed for continuous monitoring of
infants where finger tip monitoring is impractical. It is designed
for application on the large toe of infants. Apply the Hydrogel
Tape Strips to the side of the sensor which is applied to the
patient's toe.
Position Infant Flex Sensors on the big toe as illustrated in
Figure XII. Make sure that the emitter portion of the sensor is
aligned with the detector portion.
Attach the sensor by wrapping the tape or sensor wrap over the
sensor assembly snugly, but not so tight as to restrict blood
flow. For best results, secure cable independently from the
sensor, preferably around patient's ankle or lower leg. Make
sure that the tape securing the cable does not restrict the blood
flow.
Figure XII: Infant Flex Sensor on big toe.

3. Neonatal Flex Sensor

The Neonatal Flex Sensor is designed for continuous
monitoring of neonates where finger tip monitoring is
impractical. The Neonatal Flex Sensor is designed for
application on the foot of infants. Apply the Hydrogel Tape
Strips to the side of the sensor which is applied to the patient's
foot.
Position Neonatal Flex Sensors on the foot as far forward near
the toes as practical, ensuring sensor light does not pass
between the toes as illustrated in Figure XIII. Make sure the
emitter portion of the sensor is aligned with the detector portion.
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