SilverCrest SPO 55 Mode D'emploi Et Consignes De Sécurité page 19

- very large fingers which cannot easily be inserted in the device without using force
(fingertip: width approx. > 20 mm, thickness approx. >15 mm).
- on fingers with anatomic deformities, oedemas, scars or burns.
- on too small of fingers such as in toddlers (width approx. < 10 mm, thickness approx.
< 5 mm).
- in areas the patient is restless (e.g. trembling).
- near flammable or explosive gas mixtures.
Prolonged use of the pulse oximeter may cause pain in persons with circulatory
disorders. Therefore do not use the pulse oximeter on the same finger for longer than
approx. 2 hours.
Do not look directly into the housing during measurement. The red light and the
invisible infrared light of the pulse oximeter is harmful to the eye.
Failure to observe the following instructions may result in faulty or failed measure-
ments:
- Do not use nail polish, artificial nails or other cosmetic on the monitored finger.
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