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Using the PalmSAT Pulse Oximeter
Monitoring
Verify that the pulse oximeter sensor is properly positioned on the patient. Ensure that the pulse
oximeter is sensing adequate pulse quality by:
• verifying that the Pulse Quality display is blinking green
and
• verifying that the Pulse Rate and SpO
2
displays are displaying readings
and
• verifying that blinking of the Pulse Quality display is in time with the pulse rate for at least
10 seconds
If the Pulse Quality display is blinking red or amber or is blinking erratically, reposition the sensor
or replace the sensor.
If the sensor is not properly positioned, or no sensor is attached to the pulse oximeter after startup
(a few seconds after powering on), both the SpO
2
and Pulse Rate displays will display a single
dash until a valid pulse signal is detected.
