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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Measurements
The following section lists possible measurement symptoms, the potential cause, and next
steps.
For additional information, see
Safety Information, Warnings and Cautions
on page 11.
Symptom
Potential Causes
Next Steps
Low SIQ message
displayed (Low
signal quality)
Sensor is damaged or
not functioning.
Improper sensor type or
application.
Excessive motion.
Low perfusion.
Verify Sensor type and size
and re-apply sensor. See
Directions for Use
for Sensor.
Check if blood flow to the
sensor site is restricted.
Check the placement of the
sensor. Re-apply sensor or
move to a different site.
Replace sensor/cable.
Minimize or eliminate motion
at the measurement site.
Set to Maximum Sensitivity.
See
Sensitivity Modes
Overview
on page 36.