General Description - Braun Pulse oximeter 1 Manual De Instrucciones

strength and type of light that you are in while using the
pulse oximeter, and the existence of cell phones, radios,
and fixed transmitters within certain ranges of the pulse
oximeter during use.
This device does not provide a low SpO2 alarm.
DO NOT use on the same finger continuously for over 2
hours.
The device is not appropriate for the constant monitoring
of the user. Prolonged and continuous monitoring
may increase the potential of unexpected changes of
dermal conditions such as putrescence, etc. A feeling
of discomfort or pain may occur if using the device
continuously, especially for those users who experience
poor perfusion or immature dermographia by light
collimation.
In addition to the items described in the Warnings and
precautions section, inaccurate measurements may be
caused by factors including but not limited to:
• Immersing the device in liquid.
• Significant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobin (such as
carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin).
• Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or
methylene blue.
• Measurements may be adversely affected in the
presence of high ambient light such as direct
sunlight. In bright light conditions, cover the sensor
area if necessary.
• Excessive user movement.
• High-frequency electrosurgical interference
and defibrillators.
• Venous pulsations.
• Hypotension, severe vasoconstriction, severe anemia,
or hypothermia.
DO NOT modify this equipment without the authorization
of the manufacturer.
Fingertip pulse oximetry

General description

Oxygen mixes with blood in the lungs and is transported
in blood mainly by hemoglobin. Chemically the oxygen
molecule combines loosely and reversibly with the
heme portion of the hemoglobin. The amount of oxygen
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