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11-14 Dash 2000 Patient Monitor Revision C
2005873-001
Troubleshooting
SPO2 Messages
Below is a list of system status alarm messages which may be displayed in the
SPO2 parameter window during monitoring. SPO2 messages will appear in
abbreviated form in graph headers.
If you are unable to resume SPO2 monitoring, call
GE Medical Systems
Information Technologies
service at 1-800-558-7044 (US only). Outside the
United States, please contact your sales/service office.
INCOMPATIBLE PROBE TYPE
The type of probe connected is not compatible with this software.
Replace the probe with one that is compatible.
LOW QUALITY SIGNAL
SPO2 data continues to be displayed, but the quality of the signal is
questionable. Check the patient and the probe.
PROBE IS OFF THE PATIENT
Reusable finger probe is off the patient. Check the probe.
The factory default for this alarm is system warning. You can set it to
be a system advisory alarm in your Monitor Defaults.
POOR SIGNAL QUALITY
The SPO2 signal is too low. No SPO2 data is displayed. This can be due
to a low patient pulse, patient motion, or some other interference.
Check the patient and the probe.
PULSE SEARCH
Detection by the monitor of a repeatable pulse has ceased. Check the
patient and the probe site.
No SPO2 data is displayed. One of the following conditions is indicated:
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defective or damaged probe,
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defective or damaged cable,
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probe is off the patient, or
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detection of a repeatable pulse has ceased.
Check the probe and cable; reposition or replace as needed.