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Conditions That May Affect Use
•
Environmental
Fluctuating or flickering light may affect measurements.
Use of the 950 outside stated temperature and humidity
specifications may affect measurements. Refer to page 1,
Contraindications, Warnings, and Cautions.
• Motion
Excessive or rapid movement may affect measurements.
• Sensor Position
Sensor position is critical for accurate SpO
2
measurements.
All emitted sensor light must pass through the finger before
reaching the detector. Do not allow positioning such that
some or all of the emitted light can by-pass the finger as
this will result in inaccurate SpO
2
values.
While on the finger, do not press the 950 against any surface
and do not squeeze or hold the 950. The external spring
provides the correct pressure on the finger; additional
pressure may affect measurements.
• Perfusion
The finger must have perfusion adequate to cause the
Perfusion Indicator to blink green in order to give
accurate readings.
• Nail Polish
Fingernail polish may reduce light transmission which may
affect SpO
2
values.
In addition, the following factors may degrade performance:
• an arterial catheter • moisture in the 950
• a blood pressure cuff • a finger outside the 0.3-1.0” size range
• an electrosurgical procedure • venous pulsations
• an infusion line • anemia or a low hemoglobin count
• cardiovascular dyes • the 950 not at heart level
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