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Respironics Reusable Sensor Reference
Sensor
Description
Respironics
Model
Number
Approximate
Patient Weight
Range
Preferred
Site
Application
Adult
Articulated
Finger Clip
936 greater than 30 kg
(greater than 66 lb.)
Index,
middle, or
ring finger
• spot checking
• short-term continuous
use
• for adults or
adolescents
Pediatric
Finger Clip
936P greater than 8 kg
(greater than 18 lb.)
Index,
middle, or
ring finger
• spot checking
• short-term continuous
use
• for children or small
adults
Ear Clip
1
948 greater than 40 kg
(greater than 88 lb.)
Ear lobe • spot checking
• short-term continuous
use
• stress testing
Reflectance
1
951 greater than 30 kg
(greater than 66 lb.)
Middle of
forehead
• continuous monitoring
• stress testing
Adult Flex
953 greater than 20 kg
(greater than 44 lb.)
Index,
middle, or
ring finger
• extended duration
• motion situations
• for adults
Infant Flex
934 2 to 20 kg
(4 to 44 lb.)
Great toe • extended duration
• motion situations
• for infants
Neonatal Flex 935 less than 2 kg
(less than 4 lb.)
Lateral
aspect of
foot
• extended duration
• motion situations
• for neonates
Table V: Reusable sensor reference.
1
Reflectance and Ear Clip sensors generally do not
perform as well as sensors located on the fingers or toes.
They are not recommended for applications where the best
possible SpO
2
accuracy is important.
NOTE:
The reusable sensors must be secured to the
patient using either Velcro
®
-type straps or
medical tapes. Respironics Tape Strips or
Hydrogel Tape Strips are recommended to
stabilize the reusable sensors.
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