Nonin GO2 Achieve User Manual page 5

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Cautions
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The GO
Achieve might misinterpret excessive movement as good pulse strength. Limit
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finger movement as much as possible when using the device.
The GO
Achieve must be able to measure your pulse properly to give you an accurate
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reading. Do not put the device on the same hand/arm when using a blood pressure cuff or
monitor.
The GO
Achieve has no alarms. It will not sound if the amount of oxygen in your blood
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is low or if your pulse rate is too high or too low.
Do not place the GO
Achieve in liquid or clean it with agents containing ammonium
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chloride, isopropyl alcohol, or products that are not listed in this User's Guide.
Any of the following conditions may reduce the performance of the GO
– flickering or very bright light;
– weak pulse quality (low perfusion);
– low hemoglobin;
– arterial catheters;
– nail polish, and/or artificial nails; and
– any tests recently performed on you that required an injection of intravascular dyes.
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The GO
Achieve may not work if you have poor circulation. Rub your finger to
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increase circulation, or place the device on another finger.
The GO
Achieve measures oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin. High levels
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of dysfunctional hemoglobin (caused by sickle cell anemia, carbon monoxide, etc.)
could affect the accuracy of the measurements.
Batteries can leak or explode if used or disposed of improperly. Remove the battery if
the GO
Achieve will be stored for more than 30 days.
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Do not use the GO
environment).
Do not use the GO
ranges.
Achieve:
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Do not use the GO
to another finger.
The GO
Achieve needs to be used according to information provided in the User
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Guide.
Do not tamper with, or hang lanyard from the flexible circuit.
Achieve in a combustible environment (oxygen enriched
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Achieve outside the specified operating and storage temperature
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Achieve for more than 30 minutes without relocating the device
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