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Managing Oximetry Data
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Operator’s Manual
The sensor event record type must be set prior to connecting the OxiMax pulse
oximetry sensor to the oximeter. To change the sensor data type setting, refer to
Managing the In-Sensor Data Type Feature
Sensor Condition Messages
Sensor condition messages indicate the sensor is functioning properly, but the
sensor site or the application method is not optimal for calculating %SpO
2
.
Sensor condition messages appear in order of importance, with the highest level of
priority at the top. Up to three condition messages may be displayed on the “POOR
SIGNAL CONDITION” screen.
Figure 57.
Poor Signal Condition Message Screen
Press the HELP key from the Condition message display for suggested corrective
actions. The following list identifies possible sensor adjust condition messages.
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SENSOR OFF?
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SMALL PULSES
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WEAK SIGNAL
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INTERFERENCE
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EXCESS INFRARED LIGHT
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HIGH PULSE AMPLITUDE
Sensor Corrective Action Messages
Corrective action messages are linked to the type of OxiMax pulse oximetry sensor
connected to the oximeter. Up to five corrective action messages may be displayed.
Multiple screens may be required to display all of the messages. When multiple
screens are required, navigation between screens can be accomplished by using the
NEXT, BACK, and EXIT softkeys. The following list includes possible corrective
suggestions.
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ALTERNATE SITE?
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COVER SENSOR SITE?
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EAR/FOREHEAD SENSOR?
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NASAL/EAR SENSOR?
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OXIMAX ADHESIVE SENSOR
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SECURE CABLE
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HEADBAND
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WARM SITE
Summary of Contents for Nellcor OxiMax N-600x
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