Spengler OXYSTART Manual Del Usario página 37

Glow and infrared-ray
emission tube
Glow and infrared-ray
receipt tube
3.2 Caution
1. The finger should be positioned properly (see the illustration appended hereto, Figure 5) to prevent inac-
curate measurements.
2. The SpO sensor and photoelectric receiving tube must be arranged such that the subject's arteriole is
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positioned in-between the former.
3. The SpO sensor must not be used on a site or limb tied with an arterial canal or blood pressure cuff or
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receiving an intravenous injection.
4. Make sure the optical path is free from any optical obstacles such as rubberized fabric.
5. Excessive ambient lighting may affect the measurement result. This includes fluorescent lamps, dual ruby
lights, infrared heaters and direct sunlight, etc.
Figure 1. Operating Principle
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