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M
ESSAGES
VF6 Infinity Vista 5-21
Message: SpO
2
Searching
Parameter value:
<blank>
The monitor is analyzing the signal.
This occurs during the first 5 to 10 s
of operation or as a result of motion
artifact. • Wait until the message
disappears from the screen.
Message: SpO
2
Transparent
Message: PLS
Transparent
Parameter value: ***
The sensor may be disconnected
from the patient.
Sensor may be defective. • Check sensor and connections.
• If problem persists, change
sensor.
Message: SpO
2
Unplugged
Message: PLS
Unplugged
Parameter value: ***
The sensor’s extension cable
disconnected from the pod.
The sensor is disconnected from
the extension cable.
The M
ULTIMED
/N
EOMED
cable is
defective.
The sensor is defective.
The sensor is not recommended
for use with your monitor.
• Verify sensor to extension cable
connection.
• Verify extension cable to pod
connection.
• Verify pod connection to monitor.
• Verify correct sensor.
Message: Replace
SpO
2
Sensor
The SpO
2
sensor is not functioning
properly.
• Replace the sensor.
Message: SpO
2
<LL
<value>
Message: SpO
2
>UL
<value>
Parameter value:
<value>
Message: PLS<LL
<value>
Message: PLS>UL
<value>
Parameter value:
<value>
The patient’s oximetry level or
pulse rate falls outside the current
alarm limits, or the alarm limits are
inappropriate for this patient.
The SpO
2
level has changed since
you last selected the alarm limits.
Elevated carboxyhemoglobin or
methemoglobin levels. Significant
levels of intravascular dyes.
Placement of sensor on an
extremity that has a blood pressure
cuff, arterial catheter or
intravascular line.
Faulty equipment.
• Observe the patient.
• Apply treatment if clinically
indicated.
• Change the alarm limits.
• If you suspect a sensor failure,
check and replace the sensor, if
necessary.
Message:
SpO
2
: non-Masimo
sensor
SpO
2
: non-Nellcor
sensor
Parameter Value: ***
Sensor not compatible with monitor
configuration. • Use compatible sensor (Masimo/
Nellcor).
• Contact your hospital’s
Biomedical department to change
the monitor configuration.
Message:
SpO
2
: Duplicate
Device Connected
A MultiMed with an SpO
2
sensor
intermediate cable and an SpO
2
pod are connected to the monitor at
the same time.
• Remove the sensor intermediate
cable from the MultiMed; or
• Remove the SpO
2
pod.
Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) (continued)
Message Possible Cause Suggested Action