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Chapter 9: Alarms and Messages
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Masimo
Message
Potential Causes
Next Steps
(Pulse CO-Ox)
Interference
Detected
or
(RAM)
Interference
Detected
•
High intensity light (pulsating
strobe lights, excessive
ambient light sources such as
surgical lights or direct
sunlight) or other monitor
displays.
•
Incorrect monitor line
frequency setting (Hz).
•
Place a Masimo Optical Light
Shield over the sensor.
•
Adjust the Line Frequency to
the correct Hz setting. See
Device Settings
on page 86.
(Pulse CO-Ox)
SpO
2
Only Mode
•
Occurs during an unsuccessful
sensor initialization/pulse
search routine or during
monitoring.
•
See the Directions for Use
provided with your sensor.
Use a Masimo light shield to
cover the sensor and adjust
the sensor.
Low SpCO SIQ
•
Indicates low signal confidence
in the SpCO measurement
displayed.
•
Ensure proper sensor
application. Check sensor to
see if it is working properly. If
not, replace the sensor. See
Successful Monitoring for
SpCO
on page 30.
Low SpMet SIQ
•
Indicates low signal quality of
SpMet measurement.
•
Ensure proper sensor
application. Check sensor to
see if it is working properly. If
not, replace the sensor. See
Successful Monitoring for
SpMet
on page 30.
Low SpHb SIQ
•
Indicates low signal quality of
SpHb measurement.
•
Ensure proper sensor
application. Check sensor to
see if it is working properly. If
not, replace the sensor. See
Successful Monitoring for
SpHb
on page 29.
"- -" (Dashes
shown as
parameter value)
•
Unable to provide a parameter
value.
•
Check patient's vital
condition.
Low Battery
•
Battery charge is low.
•
Charge battery by powering
the device with AC line
power.
Speaker Failure
•
Device requires service.
•
Contact Masimo Tech
Support. See
Chapter 12:
Service and Maintenance
on
page 167.
