Troubleshooting - Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B Instructions For Use Manual

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
The table below lists system messages that you may encounter when monitor-
ing SpO
2.
Table 5-2 System Messages
Problem or Message Possible Cause
Pulse absent or too
weak to be detected.
SpO signal is too low
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to give an accurate read-
ing.
Excessive patient move-
ment, electrical interfer-
ence, or optical
interference.
The level of ambient
light is so high that the
sensor cannot obtain an
SpO reading.
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Sensor or cable is dam-
aged.
Corrective Action
Check the sensor is
applied properly.
Make sure the sensor
site has a pulse.
Relocate the sensor to
a site with improved
circulation.
Try another sensor
type.
Check the sensor is
applied properly.
Try another sensor
type.
Minimize patient
motion or apply sen-
sor to site with less
movement.
Secure the sensor
cable loosely to the
patient.
Reduce sources of
electrical or optical
interference.
Cover sensor with an
opaque material.
Check sensor for dam-
age; try another sen-
sor.
Monitoring SpO
2