Philips M1191AL, M1194AN, M1195AN, M1191BL, M1191ANL, M1193AN, M1192AN manual

Warnings (cont.)

•Where possible, the application site for the sensor should be an extremity free of arterial catheters, blood pressure cuffs, or intravascular infusion lines.

•Avoid sites subject to excessive motion. Try to keep the patient still, or move the sensor to a site with less motion.

•Dysfunctional hemoglobin or intravascular dyes can cause inaccurate measurements.

•Make sure the application site for the sensor is not deeply pigmented, or deeply colored. For example, nail polish, artificial nails, dye or pigmented cream may cause inaccurate measurements. In any of these cases reposition the sensor or choose an alternative sensor for use at a different site.

•Cover the sensor with opaque material under conditions of strong or excessive light (infrared lamps, OR lamps, photo therapy). Failure to do so can result in inaccurate measurements.

•Protect the connector from contact with any liquid.

•Inspect the sensor application site every 2 to 3 hours to ensure skin integrity, correct optical alignment, and circulation distal to the sensor site. Skin irritation or ulceration may occur if the sensor is attached to one location for too long. Move the sensor application site every 4 hours, or more often if circulation or skin integrity is compromised. If the light source is not directly opposite the light detector, reapply the sensor, or choose an alternative sensor for use at a different site.

•Do not use a sensor during MRI scanning. This may cause burns or inaccurate measurements.

•M1191AL/M1191ANL/M1191BL only: Do not use these sensors with an extension or adapter cable.

•M1195A/M1195AN only: Infant patients are prone to movement; therefore, when applying a sensor to an infant, secure the sensor cable with tape to prevent it from coming off the infant’s finger. If necessary, position the sensor on a different finger, or an alternative site (toe).

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