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Using the Monitor
• If there is excessive light, cover the sensor with opaque
material.
• Circulation distal to the sensor site should be checked
routinely. The site must be inspected every 8 hours to
ensure adhesion, skin integrity, and correct optical
alignment. If skin integrity changes, move the sensor to
another site.
• Try to keep the patient still, or change the sensor site to
one with less motion.
• Observe all instructions, warnings, and cautions in this
manual and in the directions for use of the sensor.
PROBLEM: A valid SpO
2
signal was present but has
disappeared.
CAUSE:
• A BP determination on the same limb is in progress.
SOLUTION:
• 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:
• 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.
• Change sensor type.
• Consider increasing perfusion using heat.
• If there is excessive light, cover the sensor with opaque
material.
PROBLEM: A sensor error indicating a bad sensor has
occurred.
CAUSE:
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