
Chapter 4: Operating Instructions
Pulse Oximeter for Sleep Screening Operation Manual 4-3
Care and Handling of the Sensor
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WARNING! Misuse or improper handling of the sensor and cable could result in
damage to the sensor. This may cause inaccurate readings.
Hold the connector rather than the cable when connecting or disconnecting the sensor to the
device as shown in Figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1: Disconnecting or connecting the sensor.
1. Connector
2. Cable
Do not use excessive force or unnecessary twisting when connecting, disconnecting, storing,
or using the sensor.
When placing the sensor on the patient, allow the cable to lay across the palm of the hand and
parallel to the arm of the patient as shown in Figure 4.2.
Figure 4.2: Positioning the cable of the finger sensor.
Upon completion of patient monitoring, detach the sensor as shown in Figure 4.1 and loosely
coil the finger sensor cable.
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