PRECAUTIONS
VF8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA 18-3
Precautions
WARNING:
You must either remove the transducer before
defibrillating, or remembrane and calibrate the
transducer after defibrillating. To avoid transducer
damage, remove it from the patient during surgical
procedures.
Sensor temperatures of 43 °C (109 °F) and above for
long periods may damage the skin and could result in
severe burns. Change the monitoring site at least every
four hours and whenever the site timer expires. Check
the patient frequently if you are not using the site
timer.
CAUTION:
Verify the Auto Heater Shutdown setting with your unit manager before you
configure the site timer. If the Auto Heater Shutdown function has been enabled
in the Monitor Setups menu, the sensor heater shuts down as soon as the tpO
2
/
CO
2
site timer expires. If the Auto Heater Shutdown function has been disabled,
the heater does not shut down and could burn the patient’s skin.
Clean tpO
2
/CO
2
sensors with the pad included in the membrane kit. Do not
clean the sensor surface with alcohols.
After applying hand lotion, dry your hands thoroughly before handling the
sensor and cable because lotions containing isopropanol/propylalcohol and
alcohol can damage the sensor cable.
For accurate measurement values always use the Severinghaus correction
factor. The tpCO
2
label is used for the transcutaneous carbon dioxide
measurement values, whether this correction factor was applied or not.
Always store the sensor with the cap on to avoid drying out the membrane. If
the sensor has been in storage or if you are using a new sensor, soak the
membranes for 24 hours before use.
NOTE: tpO
2
/CO
2
may be monitored through an MIB connection to the
Radiometer MicroGas 7650 monitor.
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