Background and Identification
The Nonin 8600 is a pulse oximeter manufactured by Nonin Medical. Pulse oximeters are non-invasive devices used to monitor a patient’s oxygen saturation. Nonin Medical designs and manufactures pulse oximeters, regional oximeters, and capnographs for patient monitoring.
The 8600 pulse oximeter is designed to monitor the patient’s pulse rate and oxygen saturation. This model is designed to be portable and features audible and visual alarms for monitoring the patient’s status. It is suitable for use with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. This model is designed to be used in hospital, ambulatory, and emergency medical service (EMS) environments. The 8600 can be powered from its internal rechargeable battery or on AC power. On a fully charged battery, the pulse oximeter can typically operate for 30 hours.
The patient’s oxygen saturation and pulse rate are displayed on LED digital displays. The pulse quality LED blinks with each detected pulse. The pulse quality signals are rated as ‘good,’ ‘marginal,’ or ‘inadequate’ and are indicated by the pulse quality indicator blinking green, yellow, or red, respectively.
The name “NONIN” is printed in bold white letters in the upper left-hand corner of the device’s front face. The model number, “8600,” is printed in smaller font next to the Nonin name.
Technical Specifications
Oxygen Saturation Range (SpO2): 0 to 100%
Pulse Rate Range: 18 to 300 pulses per minute
Displays:
- Digital Displays: 3-digit 7-segment LEDs
- Patient Indicator: Perfusion indicator
- Equipment Indicators: Sensor, Self Test, Battery Low, Battery Charging, and Audible Alarm Disabled indicators
Measurement Wavelengths:
- Red: 660 nanometers
- Infrared: 910 nanometers
Accuracy:
- SpO2 (±1 Standard Deviation):
- 70 - 95% ±3 digits for neonates using infant or neonatal sensors
- 70 - 100% ±2 digits for adults using the Finger Clip Sensor
- 70 - 100% ±3 digits for adults using Flex or Reflectance Sensors
- 70 - 100% ±4 digits using Ear Clip Sensor
- 50 – 70% ±3 digits for adults using Flex or Finger Clip Sensors
- Below 50% is not specified for all sensors
- Pulse Rate: ±3% ±1 digit
Alarm Ranges:
- High SpO2 limit: 85%, 90%, 92%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, OFF
- Low SpO2 limit: 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 95%, OFF
- High pulse rate limit: 75BPM, 100BPM, 125BPM, 150BPM, 175BPM, 200BPM, 225BPM, 250BPM, 275BPM, OFF
- Low pulse rate limit: 30BPM, 40BPM, 50BPM, 60BPM, 70BPM, 80BPM, 90BPM, 100BPM, 110BPM, OFF
Alarm Volume: 50 to 80 dbA at 1 ft. (30 cm)
Battery Charger:
- Model 8604A: 120 VAC / 60 Hz
- Model 8604A-50: 220 VAC / 50 Hz
- Model 7708: 110 VAC / 50 - 400 Hz (meets U.S.A.F. aeromedical requirements)
Batteries:
- 5-cell rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack
- 30 hours minimum operation
- 15 hours to fully recharge
Dimensions: 5.8" wide x 2.7" high x 7.5" deep, 14.7 cm x 6.9 cm x 19 cm
Weight: 2 lbs (0.75 kg