ZOLL M Series Defibrillator Rev M - Manual (Page 13)

Pulse Oximetry (SpO
2
)
SpO
2
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Messages and Troubleshooting
The following chart lists the messages that may appear on the M Series unit relating to SpO
2
, why the message
appeared, and the action(s) to take if the message indicates a problem.
The operator should become thoroughly familiar with this information before using the oximeter for patient monitoring.
Message Possible Cause(s) Recommended Action(s)
SpO2 AMBIENT LIGHT/
CHECK SpO2 SENSOR Excessive ambient light. Relocate the sensor to a site more
shielded from light or reduce the
amount of light shining on the sensor.
SpO2 PULSE SEARCH Appears when the oximeter cannot
detect a patient's pulse. Reposition or relocate the sensor, and/
or increase perfusion.
CHECK SpO2 SITE Insufficient perfusion at sensor site. Reposition or relocate the sensor, and/
or increase perfusion.
CHECK SpO2 SENSOR Appears when SpO
2
readings may
be invalid due to motion, to an
unacceptable sensor site, to poor
placement, low perfusion, or sensor
is OFF.
For all causes, reposition or relocate the
sensor, and/or increase perfusion.
SpO2 FAULT XX Appears when SpO
2
subsystem of
the unit has failed.
Call ZOLL Technical Service
Department.
Dashes (-----) appear in place of
SpO2 numeric and do not
change to a real number. Excessive ambient light, inadequate
perfusion, high signal artifact, a
defective or disconnected sensor,
etc. Reposition or relocate the sensor, and/
or increase perfusion.