Rad-97
Chapter 9: Alarms and Messages
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Masimo
Message
Potential Causes
Next Steps
(RAM) Sensor
Initializing
•
Device is checking the sensor
for proper function and
performance.
•
If values are not displayed
within 30 seconds,
disconnect and reconnect
sensor. If values are still not
displayed, replace with a new
sensor.
(Pulse CO-Ox)
Replace Adhesive
Sensor
or
(RAM) Replace
Adhesive Sensor
•
When a single-patient-use
sensor is used, the adhesive
portion of the sensor is
non-functional, or the life of the
adhesive portion of the sensor
has expired.
•
Replace the adhesive portion
of the sensor.
(Pulse CO-Ox) No
Adhesive Sensor
Connected
or
(RAM) No
Adhesive Sensor
Connected
•
When a single-patient-use
sensor is used, the adhesive
portion of the sensor is not
connected.
•
Ensure the adhesive portion
is firmly connected to the
sensor.
(Pulse CO-Ox)
Low Perfusion
Index
•
Signal strength is too weak.
•
Move sensor to better
perfused site. See
Troubleshooting
Measurements
on page 137.
(Pulse CO-Ox)
Low Signal IQ
•
Indicates low signal confidence
in the value displayed due to
poor signal strength.
•
Ensure proper sensor
application. Move sensor to a
better perfused site. See
Signal IQ Indicators
on page
(
Pulse CO-Ox
)
Pulse Search
•
Device is searching for pulse.
•
If device fails to display
within 30 seconds,
disconnect and reconnect. If
pulse search continues, move
sensor to better perfused
site.
