Specifications

SpO2 signal was present but has disappeared.
CAUSE:
l A BP determination on the same limb is in progress.
SOLUTION:
l An alarm message (No signal) will appear on the screen, and the
audible alarm will sound immediately.
PROBLEM: A bad signal error
has
occurred.
CAUSE:
l Weak or “noisy” signal.
SOLUTION:
Check the patient.
. If possible, keep the patient still; check whether the sensor is
applied securely and properly, and replace it if necessary; move
the sensor to a new site; or replace the sensor.
l Change sensor type.
l Consider increasing perfusion using heat.
l If there is excessive light, cover the sensor with opaque material.
PROBLEM: A sensor error indicating a bad sensor has occurred.
CAUSE:
l The sensor or cable may be defective, or the cabling may be
improperly connected.
SOLUTION:
Check the patient.
l If possible, keep the patient still; check whether the sensor/cable
is applied securely and properly, and replace it if necessary.
l Disconnect and reconnect the sensor.
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l Try to keep the patient still, or change the sensor site to one with
less motion.
l Observe all instructions, warnings, and cautions in this manual
and in the directions
for use of the sensor.
PROBLEM: A valid