curaplex 989803205381 Philips Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- curaplex
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**curaplex 989803205381 Philips Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor User Guide
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OPTIMAL CENTRAL SpO2 MONITORING
Philips Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor by Curaplex
- Monitoring SpO2 at the highest perfused site that can be accessed noninvasively.
- Proven to provide accurate and reliable signal, even when other sensors fail.
- Connects to your existing oximetry monitoring. *see IFU for approved monitors
- One sensor will continuously monitor patient for up to seven days.
When cerebral blood flow is present, there should be an accurate saturation reading.
The nasal ala is the optimal site for accurate pulse oximetry, as arterial
blood is supplied to the nose from the facial artery, branching from the
external carotid and the ophthalmic artery, as well as branching from the
internal carotid. This correlates within 3% of Arterial Blood Gas Sa02
analysis.
With easy access and dependable monitoring, the Philips Nasal Alar provides
earlier detection and central site monitoring for poorly perfused
patients. In research studies, Nasal Alar Oximetry™ detected desaturations
up to 30 seconds faster than finger applied sensors.
The Alar Sensor can continuously
monitor for up to 7 days. Following the initial application, alternate
ala every 8 hours; checking the skin at the application siteevery 4 hours. The
sensor can also support a more vigilant protocol to further protect high risk
patient’s skin integrity. For patient deemed High Risk, including patients on
Vasopressors, External Cardiac Assist Devices and previous or high potential
for skin breakdown, alternate the ala every 4 hours and check the site at 2
hours.
Since the Alar is specifically designed to read from central perfusion, it is
relatively unaffected by vasopressors or shunting and will provide an
accurate, reliable signal even when other sensors fail.
- Comparative Desaturation Study performed at Xhale Assurance, Inc. and University of Florida, 2012. Data on file at Xhale Assurance, Inc.
- Melker, RJ, et al. Earlier Detection of Desaturation NADIR from the Nasal Ala.Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Technology in Anesthesia, January 2013.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
STEP 1
Clean skin by swabbing the inside of the nose. To ensure a clean connection
and optimal signal, check application area for contact obstructions.
Squeeze the applicator to initially apply the sensor.
STEP 2
Place the sensor on the nasal ala (back of nose closest to cheek).
STEP 3
Remove the applicator. Once the applicator is removed, push the
sensor completely into the ala.
Note: The larger “T” shaped pad should always be on the outside
of the nose.
STEP 4
Secure the sensor to eliminate motion artifact.
Recommendation: Route cable under and around the ear to reduce tension on the
cable.
Note: Sensor can be moved or adjusted with or without applicator. Sensor
and pads can be wiped clean before reapplication on same patient.
Customer Support
Contact your local Tri-anim
Account Manager for more information or visit: tri-anim.com
Call Us: 800.874.2646
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