1.Physical characteristics
Age, weight, and application site are all major factors that affect the type of SpO2 sensor that is suitable for your patient. Incorrect dimensions or use of sensors not designed for the patient may impair comfort and correct readings.
Is your patient in one of the following general age groups?
Neonate
Infant
Pediatric
Adult
If your patient is between two different age groups, you can use the patient’s weight to determine the more appropriate sensor type to use.
Where is the required application location?
The SpO2 sensor is specifically designed for specific areas of the body, such as fingers, head, toes, feet, ears and forehead.
2.Monitoring duration
From spot checks and short-term surveillance to extended surveillance, not all sensors are the same: different medical situations require different requirements in terms of surveillance duration.
(1) Spot check
When checking patient vital signs on site, consider applying the reusable clip sensor immediately and reduce waste.
(2) Short-term monitoring
In order to make the patient feel comfortable, if a longer duration than a simple on-site examination is required, a reusable soft sensor should be considered.
(3) Extended monitoring
For long-term monitoring, consider using a disposable flexible sensor system to ensure extra comfort, breathability and easy reuse.
3.Movement of the patient
When choosing a SpO2 sensor, the amount of patient activity or activity may affect the type of sensor required.
(1) Low activity sensor
When the patient is anesthetized or loses consciousness.
(2) Activity sensor
When the patient may feel tremor or in a hospitalized situation with limited mobility.
(3) General activity sensor
In cases such as ambulance transportation, patients in hospitals with limited mobility or sleep studies.
(4) Highly active sensor
In the case of fatigue (for example a six-minute walk test).
4.Reduce cross contamination
Reusable sensors must be carefully cleaned to reduce the risk of cross contamination.Before and after use, be sure to disinfect the reusable sensor. When disinfecting the sensor, it is usually recommended to use a 10% bleach solution. If the possibility of cross-contamination is high, or disinfection is often required, consider using a disposable spo2 sensor.
5.Use certified sensors
Make sure your SpO2 sensor is a certified brand sensor.
The SPO2 sensor eliminates the difference in readings between patients and between sensors.
Post time: Nov-27-2020