Physio Control LIFEPAK 15, Operating Instructions Manual

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Monitoring SpO2, SpCO, and SpMet
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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
High intensity lights (such as
pulsating strobe lights) may be
interfering with performance
• Cover sensor with opaque
material, if necessary.
Damaged cable or sensor •
Replace damaged cable or
sensor.
Different SpCO or SpMet
measurements on same patient
Every measurement, even on
the same patient, can be
different
• Confirm by taking three
measurements: ring finger,
middle finger, and then index
finger; average the results.
XXX
appears in place of
SpO
2
reading
SpO
2
module failed.
Internal cable failed.
• Turn device off and then on
again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.
SPO2: CHECK SENSOR
message appears
Sensor is disconnected from
patient or cable
•
Attach the sensor.
• Check that sensor is secure.
Excessive ambient light •
Remove or block light
source, if possible.
• Cover sensor with opaque
material, if necessary.
Faulty or defective sensor
• Replace sensor.
Patient has a weak pulse or low
blood pressure, or the sensor is
not properly placed
• Change sensor location.
•
Check if patient perfusion is
adequate for sensor location.
•
Check that sensor is secure
and not too tight.
•
Check that sensor is not on
extremity with blood
pressure cuff or intravascular
line.
• Test sensor on someone
else.
SPO2: UNKNOWN SENSOR
message appears
A sensor that is not
Physio-Control approved is
connected to the device
•
Check that the sensor is
approved by Physio-Control.
•
If using Nellcor sensor,
check that it is connected to
monitor using Masimo
Red MNC adapter cable.
SPO2: SEARCHING FOR PULSE
message appears
A sensor is connected to the
patient and is searching for a
pulse
•
Wait for completion.
SPO2: LOW PERFUSION
message appears
Patient has a weak pulse • Change sensor location.
SP02: POOR QUALITY SIGNAL
message appears
When the signal quality is low,
the accuracy of the
measurement may be
compromised
•
Check that sensor and cable
are connected properly.
•
Move sensor to a better
perfused site.
SPCO: POOR QUALITY SIGNAL
message appears
When the signal quality is low,
the accuracy of the
measurement may be
compromised
•
Check that sensor and cable
are connected properly.
•
Move sensor to a better
perfused site.