ZOLL E Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev H SPO2 - Manual (Page 8)

E Series - Pulse CO-Oximetry (SpO
2
, SpCO, and SpMet) Option Insert
6 9650-1211-01 Rev. H
• Ensure that blood flow is not restricted when securing
a sensor with tape.
• Select a site which is not near potential sources of
electrical interference (electrical cords, for example).
• Use only sensors which show no obvious damage or
exposed electrical circuits.
• Ensure that the sensor site is not subject to
excessive motion. Excessive motion may adversely
affect the performance of the sensor.
• Inspect the sensor site at least once every 2 hours to
ensure adhesion, skin integrity, and correct alignment
of the light emitter and detector. Should alterations of
skin integrity occur, remove the sensor and reapply at
another recommended site. Avoid application of the
sensor to edematous or fragile tissue.
• Remove and reposition the sensor every 8 hours
and, if indicated by circulatory condition or skin
integrity, reapply to a different monitoring site.
• Avoid creating venous pulsations caused by overly
tight adhesive or by using additional tape to secure
the sensor. Venous pulsations could potentially lead
to inaccurate saturation measurements.
• Reposition the sensor or choose a different
monitoring site if the sensor fails to track the pulse
consistently, as the sensors may be incorrectly
positioned.
• Ensure that the signal strength bar graph indicates
the presence of a strong signal associated with each
heart beat.
• Avoid placing the sensor on any extremity with an
arterial catheter, blood pressure cuff, or intravascular
line.
Cleaning and Reuse of Sensors
Reusable sensors can be cleaned as follows:
1. Disconnect the sensor from the patient cable, if
appropriate.
2. Wipe the entire sensor clean with a 70% isopropyl
alcohol moistened pad.
3. Allow the sensor to air dry before returning it to use.
Cleaning and Reuse of Patient Cables
Patient cables can be cleaned as follows:
1. Disconnect the sensor from the patient cable (if
attached).
2. Disconnect the cable from the rear of the E Series
unit.
3. Wipe the cable clean with a 70% isopropyl alcohol
moistened pad.
4. Allow the cable to dry before using it.