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TELEMETRY TRANSMITTER (96281) OPERATIONS MANUAL 3-21
ECG AND SP O
2
Factors causing
significant variances in
sensor accuracy
Presence of dysfunctional
hemoglobins (COHb, MetHb).
Follow hospital procedure for
determining oxygenation in
these patients.
Presence of intravascular dyes
(indocyamine green,
methylene blue) in the blood
stream.
Follow hospital procedure for
determining oxygenation in
these patients.
High ambient light level. Reduce light levels near the
patient.
Electrosurgical interference. Follow hospital procedure for
determining oxygenation in
these patients.
Patient is significantly anemic
(Hb less than 5 g/dl) or has
received large amounts of IV
solutions.
Follow hospital procedure for
determining oxygenation in
these patients.
No SpO
2
alarms are
shown
ECG “Leads Off” condition
exists.
Re-attach ECG leadwires to the
patient and resume ECG
monitoring.
Higher priority alarm condition
is present.
Clear the current alarm
condition and/or re-prioritize
SpO
2
alarms in the Module
Configuration Manager.
When SpO
2
alarms are ON, all
SpO
2
alarm conditions cause
the parameter value to blink
according to the alarm priority
set using the Module
Configuration Manager.
FAULTY SENSOR
Replace Sensor
A faulty or incompatible sensor
is connected to the adapter
cable.
To clear the message, connect
a known good sensor to the
adapter cable.
Sensor has failed.
Clinical Situation Possible Cause Solution
D R A F T
22 June 2012