User's Manual

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11.9 Masimo Information
Masimo Patents
This posting serves as notice under 35 U.S.C.§287(a) for Masimo patents: http://www.masimo.com/patents.htm.
No Implied License
Possession or purchase of this device does not convey any express or implied license to use the device with
unauthorized sensors or cables which would, alone, or in combination with this device, fall within the scope of
one or more of the patents relating to this device.
11.10 Nellcor Information
Nellcor Patents
This posting serves as notice under 35 U.S.C.§287(a) for Covidien patents: http://www.covidien.com/patents.
No Implied License
Possession or purchase of this device does not convey any express or implied license to use the device with
unauthorized replacement parts which would, alone, or in combination with this device, fall within the scope of
one or more of the patents relating to this device.
Problem Solution
Do not see SpO
2
numeric area or waveform area
on the main screen
1. Check that the SpO
2
is set to display in the Screen Setup → →
Tile Layout page. For more information, see 3.9.2Displaying
Parameter Numerics and Waveforms
.
2. Check that the SpO
2
parameter switch is enabled. If not, enable the
SpO
2
measurement.For more information, see 3.9.1Switching On or
Off a Parameter
.
3. Check that the cable connections of the SpO
2
sensor and the
extension cable are tight. Replace the SpO
2
sensor or the extension
cable if needed.
Dashes “- -” display in place of numerics 1. Check that the cable connections of SpO
2
sensor and the
extension cable are tight. Replace the SpO
2
sensor or the extension
cable if needed.
2. Reconnect the SpO
2
sensor if the alarm SpO2 Sensor Off appears.
3. Check the PI value. If the PI value is too low, adjust the SpO
2
sensor,
or apply the sensor to a site with better perfusion.
4. Move the sensor to a place with weaker ambient light, or cover the
sensor to minimize the ambient light if the alarm SpO2 Too Much
Light
appears.
Low amplitude SpO
2
signal 1. The SpO
2
sensor and NIBP cuff are placed on the same limb.
Change the monitoring site if necessary.
2. Check the PI value. If the PI value is too low. Adjust the SpO
2
sensor,
or apply the sensor to a site with better perfusion.
SpO
2
value is inaccurate 1. Check the patient’s vital signs.
2. Check for conditions that may cause inaccurate SpO
2
readings. For
more information, see
11.3SpO
2 Measurement Limitations
.
3. Check the monitor, the SpO
2
module or the MPM for proper
functioning.