ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev D - Manual (Page 3)

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Pulse Oximetry (SpO
2
)
Product Description
The R Series
®
pulse oximeter continuously and noninvasively measures the oxygen saturation
of arteriolar hemoglobin at a peripheral site (e.g., foot, toe, or finger). It is used to monitor
patients at risk of developing hypoxemia. SpO
2
monitoring provides information about the
circulatory and respiratory systems and supplies details of oxygen transportation in the body.
This option is widely used because it is noninvasive, continuous, easily applied, and painless.
The oximeter sensor contains two emitters that transmit red and infrared light through the
monitored site. This light passes through the patient’s tissues and is received by a photodetector
in the sensor. Because oxygen-saturated blood absorbs light differently than unsaturated blood,
the amount of red and infrared light absorbed by blood flowing through the monitored site can
be used to calculate the ratio of oxygenated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin in arterial blood.
The monitor displays this ratio as percent SpO
2
. Normal values typically range from 95% to
100% at sea level.
The quality of SpO
2
measurements depends on the correct size and application of the oximetry
sensor, adequate blood flow through the sensor site, and the sensor’s exposure to ambient light.
For correct placement and location of the sensors, refer to the Directions for Use contained in
all LNCS
®
oximetry sensor packages.
How to Use This Insert
This insert supplements your defibrillator’s R Series Operator’s Guide and describes how to set
up, use, and maintain the R Series pulse oximeter. Keep this insert with your defibrillator’s
R Series Operator’s Guide and all other inserts for R Series options.
Your defibrillator’s R Series Operator’s Guide provides information that users need for the safe
and effective use and care of R Series products. Important safety information related to use of
the R Series pulse oximeter appears in “Safety Considerations” on page 3. Additional important
safety information is packaged with each oximetry sensor.
SpO
2
Intended Use
The R Series pulse oximeter, with the Masimo
®
SET
®
technology and the LNCS series of
oximeter sensors, is indicated for the continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen
saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO
2
) and pulse rate.
The R Series pulse oximeter is indicated for use with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
during both no-motion and motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused,
in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, and mobile environments.