Philips M1196A Manuel D'utilisation page 6

Warnings (cont)
• If the sensor is applied too loose, it might fall off or compromise the
optical alignment of sensor optics.
• Avoid application sites subject to excessive motion. Try to keep the
patient still, or move the sensor to a site with less motion.
• Make sure the application site for the sensor is not deeply pigmented, or
deeply colored. For example, nail polish, artificial nails, dye or
pigmented cream may cause inaccurate measurements. In any of these
cases reposition the sensor or choose an alternative sensor for use at a
different site.
• Dysfunctional hemoglobin or intravascular dyes can cause inaccurate
measurements.
• Cover the sensor with opaque material under conditions of strong or
excessive light (infrared lamps, OR lamps, photo therapy). Failure to do
so can result in inaccurate measurements.
• Inspect the sensor application site every 2 to 3 hours to ensure skin
integrity, correct optical alignment, and circulation distal to the sensor
site. Skin irritation or ulceration may occur if the sensor is attached to
one location for too long. Move the sensor application site every 4 hours,
or more often if circulation or skin integrity is compromised.
• Do not use a sensor during MRI scanning. This may cause burns or
inaccurate measurements.
• M1196A only: Do not use the M1196A Clip Sensor with any adapter or
extension cables.
• M1196T only: An appropriate adapter cable is required to connect the
M1196T sensor 9-pin D-sub connector to the monitoring instrument.
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