Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 73)

MONITORING
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To help ensure optimal performance:
• Use a dry and appropriately sized sensor.
• Choose a site that is well perfused. The ring finger is preferred.
• Choose a site that least restricts patient movement, such as finger of the non-dominant hand.
• Be sure the fleshy part of the digit completely covers the detector.
• Keep the sensor site at the same level as the patient’s heart.
• Apply the sensor according to the Directions for Use provided with the sensor.
• Observe all warnings and cautions noted in the sensor’s Directions for Use.
Sensor Application
The preferred site for sensor application is the ring finger of the non-dominant hand. To position
the sensor:
1. Orient the sensor so the cable is on the back of the patient’s hand.
2. Place the finger in the sensor until the tip of the finger touches the “raised digit stop.”
3. The hinged tabs of the sensor should open to evenly distribute the grip pressure of the sensor
along the length of the finger. Check the arrangement of the sensor to verify correct
positioning. Complete coverage of the detector window is needed to ensure accurate data.
The sensors are sensitive to light. If excessive ambient light is present, remove or reduce
lighting, cover the sensor site with an opaque material to block the light, and check
appropriateness of sensor site. Failure to do so could result in inaccurate measurements.
If excessive movement presents a problem during SpCO/SpMet monitoring, consider the
following possible solutions:
• Be sure the sensor is secure and properly aligned.
• Use a disposable adhesive sensor.
• If possible, move the sensor to a less active site.
Note: Wrapping the sensor too tightly or using supplemental tape to hold the sensor in place
may cause inaccurate oximeter readings.
Note: Circulation distal to the sensor site should be checked routinely.
IMPORTANT! Masimo Rainbow sensors are necessary to monitor SpCO and SpMet and are not
compatible with other LIFEPAK defibrillator/monitors.