Section 1 Safety
1.1
Instructions for the Safe Operation and
Use of the Finger Pulse Oximeter
• Do not attempt to service the pulse oximeter.
Only qualified service personnel should attempt
any needed internal servicing.
• Do not use the oximeter in situations where
alarms are required.
• Prolonged use or the patient's condition may
require changing the sensor site periodically.
• Change sensor site and check skin integrity,
circulatory status and correct alignment at least
every 2 hours.
• Sp02 measurements may be adversely affected
in the presence of high ambient light. Shield the
sensor area (with a surgical towel, for example)
if necessary.
• The following reasons will cause interference:
• High-frequency electrosurgical devices
• Placement of a sensor on an extremity with
a blood pressure cuff arterial catheter, or
intravascular line
• The
patient
vasoconstriction severe anemia or hypothermia
• The patient is in cardiac arrest or is in shock
• Fingernail polish or false fingernails may cause
inaccurate Sp02 readings
1.2
Warnings
EXPLOSION HAZARD— Do not use the oximeter
in a flammable atmosphere where concentrations of
flammable anesthetics or other materials may occur.
WARNING
Do not throw batteries in fire as this may cause them
to explode.
WARNING
Do not attempt to recharge normal dry-cell batteries,
they may leak. And may cause a fire or even explode.
WARNING
Do not use the pulse oximeter in an MRI or CT
environment.
WARNING
Keep the operating environment free of dust,
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vibrations, corrosive, or flammable materials, and
extremes of temperature and humidity.
Do not operate the unit if it is damp or wet because
of condensation or spills. Avoid using the equipment
CAUTION
immediately after moving it from a cold environment
to a warm, humid location.
has
hypotension
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1.3
Definitions and Symbols
When plugging your finger Into the Oximeter, your
nail surface must be upward.
Instructions: Please use the medical alcohol to clean
the rubber before each test and clean the tested
finger with alcohol before and after the test.
severe
• Install two AAA batteries into battery cassette
before covering its cover
• Open the Oximeter by pressing the back part
together, insert one finger with the fingernail
upwards in the Oximeter (ideally up to the end)
and close it by releasing the back part.
• Press button on the front panel;
• Don't tremble your finger when the Oximeter is
working. Please don't move your body.
• Press the button on the front panel, if you want
change display direction;
• Read relevant date from display screen.
• The instrument has the sleep mode, no signal will
be received if it is in sleep mode.
• Please replace new batteries when OLED indicates
the batteries are in low power.
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English
Never use sharp or pointed objects to operate the
front-panel key.
The battery must be taken out from the battery
compartment if the device will not be used for a long
time.
The device shall only be used if the battery cover
is closed.
The battery must be proper disposed according to
local regulation after their use.