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The Radical-7 operating instructions provide the necessary information for proper operation
of all models of the Radical-7 Pulse CO-Oximeter system. There may be information provided
in this manual that is not relevant for your system. General knowledge of pulse oximetry and
an understanding of the features and functions of the Radical-7 are prerequisites for its
proper use. Do not operate the Radical-7 without completely reading and understanding the
instructions in this manual.
NOTICE:
Purchase or possession of this instrument does not carry any express or implied license to use
this instrument with replacement parts which would, alone or in combination with this
instrument, fall within the scope of one of the patents relating to this instrument.
Caution
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Contents
About this Manual -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Product Description, Indications for Use, Contraindications, and Features ---------------------- 9
Appendix: Best Practices for Comparisons to Reference Measurements ----------------------- 139
Best Practices Checklist for Continuous SpHb Comparisons --------------------------------- 139
Best Practices Checklist for SpCO Comparisons ------------------------------------------------ 142
Best Practices Checklist for Acoustic Respiration Rate Comparisons ----------------------- 144
Index ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 149
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About this Manual
This manual explains how to set up and use the Radical-7 Pulse CO-Oximeter. Important
safety information relating to general use of the Radical-7 appears in this manual. Read and
follow any warnings, cautions, and notes presented throughout this manual. The following are
explanations of warnings, cautions, and notes.
A warning is given when actions may result in a serious outcome (for example, injury, serious
adverse affect, death) to the patient or user. The following is an example of a warning:
Warning
This is a sample of a warning statement.
A caution is given when any special care is to be exercised by the patient or user to avoid
injury to the patient, damage to this instrument or damage to other property. The following is
an example of a caution:
A note is given when additional general information is applicable. The following is an
example of a note:
Note: This is a sample of a note.
Caution
This is a sample of caution statement.
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Product Description, Indications for Use,
Contraindications, and Features
The following chapter contains the Radical-7 product description, key features and benefits,
indications for use, contraindications, and safety information, including cautions, warnings,
and notes.
Product Description
The Radical-7 is a noninvasive monitor that measures arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2),
pulse rate (PR), and perfusion index (PI), along with optional measurements of hemoglobin
(SpHb), carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO), total oxygen content (SpOC), methemoglobin (SpMet),
Pleth Variability Index (PVI), Acoustic Respiration Rate (RRa), and Pleth Respiration Rate
(RRp).
The Radical-7 can be used as either a Handheld or a Standalone monitor. The Radical-7
features a touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that continuously displays numeric values
for all parameters.
The Radical-7 provides graphical displays for plethysmographic waveform, respiratory
waveform, Signal Identification and Quality Indicator (Signal IQ).
The Radical-7 can also be used to interface with a multi-parameter patient monitor to send
Masimo SET pulse oximetry information to that monitor for display.
The Radical-7 has an embedded 802.11 wireless radio that can be used for connectivity.
Key Features
The following features are available for the Radical-7. Some features are optional:
•Masimo SET is clinically proven to satisfy all sensitivity and specificity
requirements for pulse oximeter technology.
•Rainbow technology uses 7+ wavelengths of light to continuously and
noninvasively measure carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO), methemoglobin (SpMet), and
total hemoglobin (SpHb), as well as providing a more reliable probe-off detection.
•Total oxygen content (SpOC) provides a calculated measurement of the amount of
oxygen in arterial blood, which may provide useful information about oxygen both
dissolved in plasma and combined with hemoglobin.
•Perfusion Index (PI) with trending capability indicates arterial pulse signal
strength and may be used as a diagnostic tool during low perfusion.
•Pleth Variability Index (PVI) may show changes that reflect physiologic factors
such as vascular tone, circulating blood volume, and intrathoracic pressure
excursions. [The utility of PVI is unknown at this time and requires further clinical
studies. Technical factors that may affect PVI include probe malposition and
patient motion.]
•Respiration rate can be determined by the acoustic (RRa) or plethysmographic
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waveform (RRp).
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•Signal IQ waveform for signal identification and quality indication during
excessive motion and low signal to noise situations.
• FastSat tracks rapid changes in arterial O2.
• Variable pitch provides tonal variance for every 1% change in saturation.
• SatShare interface allows transfer of SpO2 and pulse rate to an existing
multi-parameter monitor and allows for the reading of SpCO, SpMet, SpHb, and
SpOC on adjacent Radical-7 monitor.
•Automatic screen rotation provides upright display for vertical or horizontal
monitor positioning.
• Multi-gesture touchscreen interface.
• Detachable portable Handheld for patient transport.
• Remote alarm interface.
Indications for Use
The Masimo Radical-7 and accessories are indicated for the continuous noninvasive
monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate (PR),
carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), methemoglobin saturation (SpMet), total hemoglobin
concentration (SpHb), and/or respiratory rate (RRa).
The Masimo Radical-7 and accessories have been validated and are indicated for use with
adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients during both no motion and motion conditions, and for
patients who are well or poorly perfused in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, mobile, and
home environments.
In addition, the Masimo Radical-7 and accessories are indicated to provide the continuous
noninvasive monitoring data obtained from the Masimo rainbow SET Radical 7 Pulse
CO-Oximeter and accessories of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2)
and pulse rate (PR) to multi-parameter devices for the display of those devices.
Contraindications
The Radical-7 is not intended for use as an apnea monitor.
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7 test results should be scrutinized in
Safety Information, Warnings, and
Cautions
The following section lists warnings, caution, notes, and safety information.
The Radical-7 is designed to minimize the possibility of hazards from errors in the software
program by following sound Engineering Design Processes, Risk Analysis and Software
Validation.
The Radical-7 is to be operated by qualified personnel only. The manual, accessories,
directions for use, all precautionary information, and specifications should be read before use.
Always use the Radical-7 precisely in accordance with the directions in this manual,
including finger selection, finger alignment in the sensor, and subject behavior during
testing. Failure to follow all of the directions in this manual could lead to inaccurate
measurements.
Caution
For SpHb, the Radical-7 should be considered an early warning device. Blood
samples should be analyzed by laboratory instruments prior to clinical
decision making to completely understand the patient’s condition.
Caution
Variation in hemoglobin measurements may be profound and may be affected
by sample type, body positioning, as well as other physiological conditions.
As with most hemoglobin tests, Radicallight of a specific patient’s condition. Any results exhibiting inconsistency
with the patient’s clinical status should be repeated and/or supplemented
with additional test data.
Parameter Related Safety Information, Warnings, and
Cautions
This section contains parameter related safety information.
Warning
Interfering Substances: Dyes, or any substance containing dyes, that change
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usual blood pigmentation may cause erroneous readings.
Warning
SpO2,
SpCO, SpMet, and SpHb are empirically calibrated in healthy adult
volunteers with normal levels of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and
methemoglobin (MetHb).
Radical-7 Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
may be decreased by levels of MetHb
hen elevated levels of
Warning
The Radical-7 cannot measure elevated levels of COHb or MetHb.
Warning
Inaccurate SpO2 readings may be caused by:
• Elevated levels of COHb and MetHb
• For increased COHb: COHb levels above normal tend to increase
the level of SpO2. The level of increase is approximately equal
to the amount of COHb that is present.
•Note: High levels of COHb may occur with a seemingly normal
SpO2. When elevated levels of COHb are suspected, laboratory
analysis (CO-Oximetry) of a blood sample should be performed.
•For increased MetHb: the SpO2
of up to approximately 10% to 15%. At higher levels of MetHb, the
SpO2 may tend to read in the low to mid 80s. W
MetHb are suspected, laboratory analysis (CO-Oximetry) of a blood
sample should be performed.
• Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or methylene blue
• Externally applied coloring and texture such as nail polish, acrylic
nails, glitter, etc.
• Elevated levels of bilirubin
• Severe anemia
• Low arterial perfusion
• Motion artifact
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Radical-7 Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
Warning
Inaccurate SpHb and SpOC readings may be caused by:
• Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or methylene blue
• Externally applied coloring and texture such as nail polish, acrylic
nails, glitter, etc.
• Elevated levels of bilirubin
• Low arterial perfusion
• Motion artifact
• Low arterial oxygen saturation levels
• Elevated carboxyhemoglobin levels
• Elevated methemoglobin levels
• Difference between patient's finger skin and finger core temperature
• Hemoglobin synthesis disorders
• Hemoglobinopathies and synthesis disorders such as thalassemias,
Hb s, Hb c, sickle cell, etc.
• Vasospastic disease such as Raynaud's
• Elevated altitude
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Liver disease
• EMI radiation interference
Warning
Inaccurate SpCO and SpMet readings can be caused by:
• Intravascular dyes such as indocyanine green or methylene blue
• Abnormal hemoglobin levels
• Low arterial perfusion
• Low arterial oxygen saturation levels including altitude induced
hypoxemia
• Elevated total bilirubin levels
• Motion artifact
• SpCO readings may not be provided if SpO2 readings are less than
90%
•SpCO readings may not be provided if SpMet readings are greater
than 2%
Inaccurate SpCO readings can be caused by:
•Levels of methemoglobin approximately 1.5% or above
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Warning
Inaccurate respiration rate measurements may be caused by:
• Low arterial perfusion
• Motion artifact
• Low arterial oxygen saturation
• Excessive ambient or environmental noise
• Improper sensor placement
Caution
If patient hypoxemia is indicated, blood samples should be analyzed by
laboratory devices to completely understand the patient’s condition.
Caution
Confirm offset values(s) periodically as the difference between the displayed
parameter value and the laboratory reference value may vary over time.
Caution
Do not use In Vivo Adjustment if the monitor displays a Low SpHb SIQ message.
Caution
If the Low Perfusion message is frequently displayed, find a better perfused
monitoring site. In the interim, assess the patient and, if indicated, verify
oxygenation status through other means.
Caution
Changing the SpHb Cal, the date and time of the system clock, or the trend
period clears the data in the trend memory.
Caution
Excessive ambient noise may affect the accuracy of the respiration rate reading
from the Acoustic Respiration Sensor.
When monitoring acoustic respiration, Masimo recommends minimally monitoring both
oxygenation (SpO2) and respiration (RRa).
Device Related Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
This section contains device related safety information.
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Radical-7 Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
Warning
Explosion hazard: Do not use the Radical-7 in the presence of flammable
anesthetics or other flammable substance in combination with air,
oxygen-enriched environments, or nitrous oxide.
Warning
Do not use the Radical-7 or sensor during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
scanning.
Warning
Do not place the Radical-7 or accessories in any position that might cause it to
fall on the patient.
Warning
During SatShare operation, do not use the plethysmographic waveform display
on the multi-parameter monitor for diagnostic purposes. Instead, use the
plethysmographic waveform displayed on the Radical-7 screen.
Warning
Pulse rate measurement is based on the optical detection of a peripheral flow
pulse and therefore may not detect certain arrhythmias. The Radical-7 should
not be used as a replacement or substitute for ECG-based arrhythmia analysis.
Warning
The Radical-7 can be used during defibrillation, but the readings may be
inaccurate for up to 20 seconds.
Warning
Do not place containers with liquids on or near the Radical-7. Liquids spilled on
the instrument may cause it to perform inaccurately or fail.
Warning
EMI radiation interference such as computer displays and/or LCD/plasma TVs
can cause error or incorrect measurements on the Radical-7.
Warning
If the Radical-7 fails any part of the setup procedures or leakage spot check,
remove the instrument from operation until qualified service personnel have
corrected the situation.
Warning
A functional tester cannot be used to assess the accuracy of the Radical-7.
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parameter patient monitor decodes these
Warning
Do not autoclave, pressure sterilize, or gas sterilize the Radical-7.
Warning
Do not touch, press, or rub the display panels with abrasive cleaning compounds,
instruments, brushes, rough-surface materials, or bring them into contact with
anything that could scratch the panel.
Warning
Do not use petroleum-based or acetone solutions, or other harsh solvents, to
clean the Radical-7. These substances affect the device’s materials and
instrument failure can result.
Warning
An operator may only perform maintenance procedures specifically described in
the manual. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel trained in the repair of
this equipment.
Warning
SatShare signals are ideal simulated waveforms corresponding to the calculated
saturation and pulse rate values and do contain all of the information contained
in physiological waveforms. The multisignals into saturation and pulse rate values.
Warning
Simultaneous use of SatShare and serial port is not supported.
Caution
Do not place the Radical-7 where the controls can be changed by the patient.
Caution
Disposal of product - Comply with local laws in the disposal of the instrument
and/or its accessories.
Only SpO2 and pulse rate can be displayed on the multi-parameter monitor with Flexport.
If the Radical Docking Station is compatible with SafetyNet, Vuelink is not supported.
Use the Radical-7 in accordance with Environmental Specifications section in of this manual.
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Radical-7 Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cleared Use Only: The device and related accessories are cleared by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for noninvasive patient monitoring and may not be used for any
processes, procedures, experiments or any other use for which the device is not intended or
cleared by the FDA, or in any manner inconsistent with the instructions for use or labeling.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
In accordance with international telecommunication requirements, the frequency band of 2.4
GHz and 5.15 to 5.25 Ghz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference
to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this
equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications
made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.
To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must operate with a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to
the EN 60601-1-2: 2002, Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and Class B. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical
installation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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replace only with fuses of same type,
Electrical Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
This section contains electrical related safety information.
Warning
Fire Hazard: To protect against fire hazard,
current rating, and voltage rating.
Caution
Do not place the Radical-7 on electrical equipment that may affect the
instrument, preventing it from working properly.
Caution
Dispose of used batteries according to required country or regional instructions.
Caution
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Replace with
Masimo supplied parts only.
Caution
At Low Battery, connect the Radical-7 to AC power to prevent loss of power.
Caution
Do not incinerate battery.
Caution
Electric shock hazard: Do not open the Radical-7 cover except to replace the
battery or batteries.
Caution
To protect against injury from electric shock, follow the directions below:
• Avoid placing the device on surfaces with visible liquid spills.
• Do not soak or immerse the device in liquids.
• Use cleaning solutions sparingly.
Caution
Electrical shock and flammability hazard: Before cleaning the Radical-7, always
turn it off and disconnect the power cord from the AC power supply.
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Radical-7 Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
Caution
Do not under any circumstances remove the grounding conductor from the
power plug.
Caution
Do not use extension cords or adapters of any type. The power cord and plug
must be intact and undamaged.
Caution
To ensure patient electrical isolation, connect only to other equipment with
electrically isolated circuits.
Caution
Do not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
All external instrument connections to the Analog Output/Nurse Call connector must be
IEC-60950 compliant.
It is recommended that the Radical-7 Handheld is docked to the Docking Station that is
attached to an AC power source when it is not in use to ensure that the battery remains fully
charged.
External instrument connections to the SatShare port must be IEC-60601-1 compliant.
Only use a SatShare cable that has a ferrite bead installed.
Use the power cord as the means to disconnect the instrument from the main power supply.
If the Radical-7 Handheld has not been used or charged within seven (7) days or more, then
recharge the battery prior to use.
The instrument must be configured to match your local power line frequency to allow for the
cancelation of noise introduced by fluorescent lights and other sources.
If there is any doubt about the integrity of the protective earth conductor arrangement,
operate the Radical-7 on internal battery power until the AC power supply protective
conductor is fully functional.
To prevent damage, do not soak or immerse the sensor in any liquid solution. Do not attempt
to sterilize by irradiation, steam, autoclave or any method other than ethylene oxide as
indicated.
Only SpO2 and pulse rate can be displayed on the multi-parameter monitor with SatShare.
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Radical-7 Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
The battery should be installed and/or removed from the Radical-7 by qualified personnel
only.
All batteries lose capacity with age, thus the amount of run time at Low Battery will vary
depending upon the age of the battery.
All external device connections to the RS-232 serial port must be IEC-60950 compliant.
The Docking Station battery should be installed and/or removed from the Docking Station
only by qualified personnel.
To conserve battery power, keep the frequency of the audible alarms to a minimum and the
volume to a minimum.
To conserve battery power, keep the back-lit LCD screen at minimum illumination.
When using the SatShare feature, to conserve battery power, always keep the Radical-7 on AC
line power.
Alarm Related Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
This section contains alarm related safety information.
Caution
For home use, ensure that the Radical-7 alarm can be heard from other rooms in
the house, especially when noisy appliances such as vacuum cleaners,
dishwashers, clothes dryers, televisions, or radios are operating.
Caution
Do not place the Radical-7 against a surface that may cause the alarm to be
muffled.
Caution
To ensure that alarm limits are appropriate for the patient being monitored,
check the limits each time the Radical-7 is used.
Caution
The Nurse Call feature is disabled when the Audible Alarms are silenced and
Nurse Call setting is set to Alarms.
Caution
When the Radical-7 is placed in All Mute, the patient alarms will not audibly
sound on the Radical-7 or the SafetyNet. The SafetyNet View will display a visual
alarm.
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Caution
During SatShare operation, the audible alarms may be muted on the Radical-7.
When the audible alarm is muted (indicated by a bell with a slash through it) on
the Radical-7, use the multi-parameter monitor for audible alarm indication.
Caution
If an alarm condition occurs while the Alarm Silence period is set to All Mute, the
only alarm indications will be visual display and symbols related to alarm
condition. No alarm will sound.
The Desat Index alarm is intended as an adjunct rather than in place of the Low Saturation
alarm.
Sensor Related Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
This section contains sensor related safety information.
Warning
As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cabling to reduce the
Do not loop the sensor cable into a tight coil or wrap around the device, as this can damage
the sensor cable.
Patient Safety - If a sensor is damaged in any way, discontinue use immediately.
Failure to apply the sensor properly may lead to incorrect measurements.
Additional information specific to the Masimo sensors compatible with Radical-7, including
information about parameter/measurement performance during motion and low perfusion,
may be found in the sensor's directions for use (DFU).
possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
Warning
Always remove the sensor from the patient and completely disconnect the
patient from the Radical-7 before bathing the patient.
Caution
If using the Radical-7 during full body irradiation, keep the sensor out of the
radiation field. If the sensor is exposed to the radiation, the reading might be
inaccurate or the instrument might read zero for the duration of the active
irradiation period.
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Do not expose the Masimo sensors used with Radical-7 to moisture, liquids or a humid
environment, as this may make the sensor perform inaccurately or fail.
High-intensity extreme lights (including pulsating strobe lights and direct sunlight) directed
on the sensor, may not allow the Radical-7 to obtain readings.
When using the Maximum Sensitivity setting, performance of the Sensor Off detection may be
compromised. If the Radical-7 is in this setting and the sensor becomes dislodged from the
patient, the potential for false readings may occur due to environmental "noise" such as light,
vibration, and excessive air movement.
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Chapter 1: Technology Overview
The following chapter contains general descriptions about parameters, measurements, and
the technology used by Masimo products.
Signal Extraction Technology (SET)
Masimo Signal Extraction Technology's signal processing differs from that of conventional
pulse oximeters. Conventional pulse oximeters assume that arterial blood is the only blood
moving (pulsating) in the measurement site. During patient motion, however, the venous
blood also moves, causing conventional pulse oximeters to read low values, because they
cannot distinguish between the arterial and venous blood movement (sometimes referred to
as noise).
Masimo SET pulse oximetry utilizes parallel engines and adaptive digital filtering. Adaptive
filters are powerful because they are able to adapt to the varying physiologic signals and/or
noise and separate them by looking at the whole signal and breaking it down to its
fundamental components. The Masimo SET signal processing algorithm, Discrete Saturation
Transform® (DST®), in parallel with Fast Saturation Transform (FST®), reliably identifies the
noise, isolates it and, using adaptive filters, cancels it. It then reports the true arterial oxygen
saturation for display on the monitor.
Masimo rainbow SET Parallel Engines
This figure is for conceptual purposes only.
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Masimo SET DST
This figure is for conceptual purposes only.
General Description for Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
Pulse oximetry is governed by the following principles:
1. Oxyhemoglobin (oxygenated blood) and deoxyhemoglobin (non-oxygenated
blood) differ in their absorption of red and infrared light (spectrophotometry).
2. The amount of arterial blood in tissue changes with your pulse
(photoplethysmography). Therefore, the amount of light absorbed by the varying
quantities of arterial blood changes as well.
3. As a plethysmographic waveform
Successful Monitoring for SpO2, PR, and PI
Stability of the SpO2 readings may be a good indicator of signal validity. Although stability is
a relative term, experience will provide a good feeling for changes that are artifactual or
physiological and the speed, timing, and behavior of each.
The stability of the readings over time is affected by the averaging mode being used. The
longer the averaging time, the more stable the readings tend to become. This is due to a
dampened response as the signal is averaged over a longer period of time than during shorter
averaging times. However, longer averaging times delay the response of the oximeter and
reduce the measured variations of SpO2 and pulse rate.
Functional Oxygen Saturation
The Radical-7 is calibrated to measure and display functional oxygen saturation (SpO2): the
amount of oxyhemoglobin expressed as a percentage of the hemoglobin that is available to
transport oxygen.
Note that carboxyhemoglobin is not capable of transporting oxygen, but is recognized as
oxygenated hemoglobin by conventional pulse oximetry.
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General Description for Pulse Rate (PR)
Pulse rate (PR) , measured in beats per minute (BPM) is based on the optical detection of
peripheral flow pulse.
General Description for Perfusion Index (PI)
The Perfusion Index (PI) is the ratio of the pulsatile blood flow to the non-pulsatile or static
blood in peripheral tissue. PI thus represents a noninvasive measure of peripheral perfusion
that can be continuously and noninvasively obtained from a pulse oximeter.
General Description for Pleth Variability Index (PVI)
The pleth variability index (PVI) is a measure of the dynamic changes in the perfusion index
(PI) that occur during the respiratory cycle. The calculation is accomplished by measuring
changes in PI over a time interval where one or more complete respiratory cycles have
occurred. PVI is displayed as a percentage (0-100%).
The utility of PVI is unknown at this time and requires further clinical studies. Technical
factors that may affect PVI include probe malposition and patient motion.
rainbow Pulse CO-Oximetry Technology
rainbow Pulse CO-Oximetry technology is governed by the following principles:
carboxyhemoglobin (blood with carbon monoxide content), methemoglobin
(blood with oxidized hemoglobin) and blood plasma constituents differ in their
absorption of visible and infrared light (using spectrophotometry).
2. The amount of arterial blood in tissue changes with pulse
(photoplethysmography). Therefore, the amount of light absorbed by the varying
quantities of arterial blood changes as well.
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The Radical-7 uses a multi-wavelength sensor to distinguish between oxygenated blood,
deoxygenated blood, blood with carbon monoxide, oxidized blood and blood plasma.
The Radical-7 utilizes a sensor with various light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that pass light
through the site to a diode (detector). Signal data is obtained by passing various visible and
infrared lights (LEDs, 500 to 1400nm) through a capillary bed (for example, a fingertip, a
hand, a foot) and measuring changes in light absorption during the blood pulsatile cycle. This
information may be useful to clinicians. The maximum radiant power of the strongest light is
rated at ≤ 25 mW. The detector receives the light, converts it into an electronic signal and
sends it to the Radical-7 for calculation.
1. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
(7 + wavelengths)
2. Detector
Once the Radical-7 receives the signal from the sensor, it utilizes proprietary algorithms to
calculate the patient’s functional oxygen saturation (SpO2 [%]), blood levels of
carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO [%]), methemoglobin (SpMet [%]), total hemoglobin concentration
(SpHb [g/dL]) and pulse rate (PR). The SpCO, SpMet and SpHb measurements rely on a
multi-wavelength calibration equation to quantify the percentage of carbon monoxide and
methemoglobin and the concentration of total hemoglobin in arterial blood. In an ambient
temperature of 35º C the maximum skin surface temperature has been measured at less than
106º F (41º C), verified by Masimo sensor skin temperature test procedure.
Pulse CO-Oximetry vs. Drawn Whole Blood Measurements
When SpO2, SpCO, SpMet, and SpHb measurements obtained from the Radical-7
(noninvasive) are compared to drawn whole blood (invasive) measurements by blood gas
and/or laboratory CO-Oximetry methods, caution should be taken when evaluating and
interpreting the results.
The blood gas and/or laboratory CO-Oximetry measurements may differ from the SpO2, SpCO,
SpMet, SpHb, and SpOC measurements of the Radical-7. Any comparisons should be
simultaneous, meaning the measurement on the device should be noted at the exact time
that blood is drawn.
In the case of SpO2, different results are usually obtained from the arterial blood gas sample
if the calculated measurement is not appropriately corrected for the effects of variables that
shift the relationship between the partial pressure of oxygen (PO
pH,temperature, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2), 2,3-DPG, and fetal
hemoglobin. In the case of SpCO, different results are also expected if concentration of
methemoglobin in the blood gas sample is abnormal (greater than 2% for methemoglobin
concentration).
High levels of bilirubin may cause erroneous SpO2, SpMet, SpCO, and SpHb readings. As
blood samples are usually taken over a period of 20 seconds (the time it takes to draw the
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blood) a meaningful comparison can only be achieved if the oxygen saturation,
carboxyhemoglobin, and methemoglobin concentration of the patient are stable and not
changing over the period of time that the blood gas sample is taken. Subsequently, blood gas
and laboratory CO-Oximetry measurements of SpO2, SpCO, SpMet, SpHb, and SpOC may vary
with the rapid administration of fluids and in procedures such as dialysis. Additionally, drawn
whole blood testing can be affected by sample handling methods and time elapsed between
blood draw and sample testing.
Measurements with Low Signal IQ should not be compared to laboratory measurements.
General Description for Total Hemoglobin (SpHb)
Pulse CO-Oximetry is a continuous and noninvasive method of measuring the levels of total
hemoglobin (SpHb) in arterial blood. It relies on the same principles of pulse oximetry to
make its SpHb measurement. The measurement is taken by a sensor capable of measuring
SpHb, usually on the fingertip for adult and pediatric patients.
The sensor connects directly to the Pulse CO-Oximeter or with a patient cable. The sensor
collects signal data from the patient and sends it to the instrument. The instrument displays
the calculated data as measurement of total hemoglobin concentration.
Successful Monitoring for SpHb
A stable SpHb reading is associated with correct sensor placement, small physiological
changes during the measurement and acceptable levels of arterial perfusion at the
measurement site. Physiological changes at the measurement site are mainly caused by
fluctuations in the oxygen saturation, blood concentration and perfusion. See Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions on page 11 and Troubleshooting Measurements on
page 111.
General Description for Total Arterial Oxygen Content (CaO2)
Oxygen (O2) is carried in the blood in two forms, either dissolved in plasma or combined with
hemoglobin. The amount of oxygen in the arterial blood is termed the oxygen content (CaO2)
and is measured in units of ml O2/dL blood. One gram of hemoglobin (Hb) can carry 1.34 ml
of oxygen, whereas 100 ml of blood plasma may carry approximately 0.3 ml of oxygen*. The
oxygen content is determined mathematically as:
CaO2 = 1.34 (ml O2/g Hb) x Hb (g/dL) x HbO2 + PaO2 (mm Hg) x (0.3 ml O2/100 mm Hg/dL)
Where HbO2 is the fractional arterial oxygen saturation and PaO2 is the partial pressure of
arterial oxygen.
For typical PaO2 values, the second part of the above equation (PaO2 [mm Hg] x [0.3 ml O2/
100 mm Hg/dL]) is approximately 0.3 ml/dL. Furthermore, for typical carboxyhemoglobin
and methemoglobin levels, the functional saturation (SpO2) as measured by a pulse oximeter
is given by:
SpO2 = 1.02 x HbO2
*Martin, Laurence. All You Really Need to Know to Interpret Arterial Blood Gases, Second
Edition. New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1999.
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General Description for SpOC
The above approximations result in the following reduced equation for oxygen content via the
Pulse CO-Oximeter:
SpOC (ml/dL*) = 1.31 (ml O2/g Hb) x SpHb (g/dL) x SpO2 + 0.3 ml/dL
*When ml O2/g Hb is multiplied by g/dL of SpHb, the gram unit in the denominator of ml/g
cancels the gram unit in the numerator of g/dL resulting in ml/dL (ml of oxygen in one dL of
blood) as the unit of measure for SpOC. See Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions on
page 11.
General Description for Carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO)
Pulse CO-Oximetry is a continuous and noninvasive method of measuring the levels of
carboxyhemoglobin concentration (SpCO) in arterial blood. It relies on the same basic
principles of pulse oximetry (spectrophotometry) to make its SpCO measurement.
The measurement is obtained by placing a sensor on a patient, usually on the fingertip for
adults and the hand or foot for infants. The sensor connects either directly to the Pulse
CO-Oximetry instrument or through an instrument patient cable.
The sensor collects signal data from the patient and sends it to the instrument. The
instrument displays the calculated data as percentage value for the SpCO, which reflect blood
levels of carbon monoxide bound to hemoglobin.
Successful Monitoring for SpCO
A stable SpCO reading is associated with correct sensor placement, small physiological
changes during the measurement and acceptable levels of arterial perfusion in the patient’s
fingertip (measurement site). Physiological changes at the measurement site are mainly
caused by fluctuations in the oxygen saturation, blood concentration and perfusion.
General Description for Methemoglobin (SpMet)
Pulse CO-Oximetry is a continuous and noninvasive method of measuring the levels of
methemoglobin concentration (SpMet) in arterial blood. It relies on the same basic
principles of pulse oximetry (spectrophotometry) to make its SpMet measurement.
The measurement is obtained by placing a sensor on a patient, usually on the fingertip for
adults and the hand or foot for infants. The sensor connects either directly to the Pulse
CO-Oximetry instrument or through a patient cable.
The sensor collects signal data from the patient and sends it to the instrument. The
instrument displays the calculated data as percentage value for the SpMet.
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