Transmitter SpO2 Problems
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2. Make certain that the light source and photo
detector are opposite each other and that the light
passes through the ateriolar bed.
3. Reposition the transducer to a site with higher
perfusion.
4. Replace the transducer.
5. Replace the adapter cable.
SpO
2
INTERFERENCE INOP
This INOP can be caused if the level of ambient light is so
high that the SpO
2
transducer cannot measure SpO
2
or
pulse rate. It can also be caused by an equipment
malfunction. If this INOP appears, do the following.
1. Cover the transducer with a non-white opaque
material (e.g., pulse oximeter probe wraps - Posey
wrap or equivalent). If it does not solve the
problem, continue.
2. Replace the transducer.
3. Replace the adapter cable.
4. This problem can also be caused by electrical
interference. Reduce or remove any sources of
electrical interference.
SpO
2
NO TRANSDUCER INOP
This INOP can occur if the SpO
2
transducer is
disconnected, dirty, or broken. It can also be caused by a
transmitter failure. If this INOP appears, do the following.
1. If the transducer is disconnected, reconnect the
transducer.
2. Replace the transducer.
3. Replace the SpO
2
Board.
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