Rad-5/5v
Chapter 5: Alarms and Messages
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Messages
The Rad-5/5v will indicate data or system errors.
Rad-5 Messages
The following messages display on Rad-5:
Display
Type
Solution
SpO
2
number
flashes
Saturation
limit alarm
Assess /address patient condition.
Re-set alarm limits if indicated.
Pulse Rate number
flashes
Pulse Rate
limit alarm
Assess /address patient condition.
Re-set alarm limits if indicated.
NO
SEN
No Sensor
Connected
Connect sensor to cable
SEN
OFF
Sensor off
patient
Reattach sensor to patient.
Verify proper sensor placement.
LEDs flash
horizontal bars
Pulse Search
Wait for found pulse. (This search should occur
whenever a sensor is first applied to a patient).
Pulse bar turns red
(bottom two LEDs
only)
Low Perfusion
Rule out occlusion of blood flow.
Verify proper sensor placement.
Perfusion bar turns
red (Bottom two
LEDs only)
Low Perfusion
Rule out occlusion of blood flow.
Attempt to warm patient.
Move sensor to better perfused site.
Note:
Masimo recommends using an adhesive
sensor whenever low perfusion is expected or
evident.
Single battery Level
Indicator flashes
(with audible alarm)
Battery level
too low
Replace batteries immediately.
ERR
System Fault
Return for service.
There are several error codes, all error codes
require return of the device to an authorized
service center for repair. See
Service and
Maintenance
on page 57.
