Surgivet® V1030 Hand-Held Pulse Oximeter

Chapter 4: Operating Instructions
WARNING! Do not use more than one Oximetry Extension Cable. The monitor may fail to
operate properly or could fail to alarm if multiple Oximetry Extension Cables
are connected together.
WARNING! Misuse or improper handling of the sensor and cable may result in damage to
the sensor. This may cause inaccurate readings.
1. Before the sensor is attached, check the integrity of the sensor and cable.
2. If not using the oximetry extension cable, connect the sensor to the oximeter. Push the
sensor’s connector firmly into the oximeter.
If using the oximetry extension cable, connect the sensor to the cable and the cable to the
oximeter. Push the cable connector firmly into the oximeter.
3. Make sure the red light in the sensor is illuminated.
4. Now the sensor can be attached to the patient.
WARNING! If any of the integrity checks fail, do not attempt to monitor the patient. Use
another sensor or oximetry extension cable, or contact the authorized service
representative for help if necessary.
NOTE: Obstructions or dirt on the sensor’s red light or detector may cause the checks to
fail. Make sure there are no obstructions and the sensor is clean.
Hold the connector rather than the cable when connecting or disconnecting the sensor to the
device.
Do not use excessive force or unnecessary twisting when connecting, disconnecting, storing, or
when using the sensor.
Pulse Amplitude Index
Figure 4-9: Disconnecting or Connecting the Sensor to the Device
The Pulse amplitude Index (PI) bar graph can be useful in assessing the relative quality of the
chosen sensor site. The PI value is a relative measure of pulse-signal strength over time at a
pulse oximeter monitoring site, and is non-pulsatile in nature. Pulse amplitude Index is defined
as PI = (100 × AC)/DC where AC is the alternating current (pulsatile component of the signal)
and DC is direct current (non-pulsatile component of the signal).
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