Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 78)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring SpO2, SpCO, and SpMet
SPO2: NO SENSOR DETECTED
message appears
Sensor not connected to patient
or cable disconnected from
monitor/defibrillator • Check that sensor and cable
are connected properly.
• Check that appropriate
sensor is in use.
Damaged cable or sensor • Replace damaged cable or
sensor.
No SpO
2
, SpCO, or SpMet
value (---) is displayed
Sensor may be too tight • Reposition sensor.
• Relocate sensor.
Patient is in cardiac arrest or
shock • Check patient.
Oximeter may be performing
self-calibration or self-test • Wait for completion.
• If values do not display
within 30 seconds,
disconnect and reconnect
sensor. If values do not
display within another 30
seconds, replace sensor.
Defibrillator shock just
delivered • None. If values do not
display within 30 seconds,
disconnect and reconnect
sensor. If values do not
display within another 30
seconds, replace sensor.
High intensity lights (such as
pulsating strobe lights) may be
interfering with performance • Cover sensor with opaque
material, if necessary.
Damaged cable or sensor • Replace damaged cable or
sensor.
Different SpCO or SpMet
measurements on same patient Every measurement, even on
the same patient, can be
different • Confirm by taking three
measurements: ring finger,
middle finger, and then
index finger; average the
results.
XXX appears in place of SpO
2
reading
SpO
2
module failed.
Internal cable failed.
• Turn device off and then on
again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.
Table 4-4 Troubleshooting Tips for SpO
2
, SpCO, and SpMet (Continued)
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION