Application Of The Hp M1190A Reusable Sensor - HP CodeMaster XL+ M1722A User Manual

SpO2 Monitoring (Optional)
Using SpO2 to Monitor a Patient
Application of the Reusable Sensor
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Application of the HP M1190A Reusable Sensor

Push the sensor over the fingertip so the cable lies on the back of the hand, and
secure the cable to the wrist with the wrist-strap supplied. Make sure the finger is
not pinched in the end of the sensor. This ensures that the light sources in the sensor
lie over the base of the fingernail, giving the best measurement results. If the sensor
is not in the correct position, inaccurate readings result. In extreme cases, the
instrument displays dashes instead of an SpO
the end of the finger just touches the end of the sensor.
When non-HP SpO
CAUTION
manufacturer's own guidelines.
Prolonged, continuous monitoring may increase the risk of
WARNING
undesirable changes in skin characteristics, such as irritation,
reddening, blistering or pressure necrosis, particularly on
neonates and on patients with impaired perfusion and varying or
immature skin morphology. Specific attention must be given to
sensor site inspection for changes in skin quality, proper optical
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sensors are used, application must be consistent with the
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reading. When correctly positioned,
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