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Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B User Manual

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System Messages

12-4

Troubleshooting

6S2

&DEOH 2II

The SpO

2

cable is not connected to the

device.

Attach the SpO

2

cable to the HeartStart

XLT.

632

)DLOXUH

A failure has occurred in the SPO

2

circuitry.

Remove the device from active use and
call for service.

6S2

/LJKW ,QWHUI

The level of ambient light is so high that
the sensor cannot obtain an SpO

2

reading

or the sensor or cable is damaged.

z

Cover the sensor with an opaque
material.

z

Check the sensor for damage; try
another sensor.

6S2

1RQ 3XOVDWLOH

The patient’s pulse is absent or too weak
to be detected.

z

Check that the sensor is applied prop-
erly.

z

Make sure the sensor site has a pulse.

z

Relocate the sensor to a site with
improved circulation.

z

Try another sensor.

6S2

/RZ 6LJQDO

SpO

2

signal is too low to give an accurate

reading.

z

Check the sensor is applied properly.

z

Try another sensor type.

6S2

1RLV\ 6LJQDO

Excessive patient movement, electrical
interference, or optical interference is
present.

z

Minimize patient movement or apply
the sensor to a site with less move-
ment.

z

Secure the sensor cable loosely to the
patient.

z

Reduce sources of electrical or optical
interference.

6S2

6HQVRU )DLO

The SpO

2

transducer is broken.

Try another sensor.

Table 12-1 System Messages (Continued)

Message

Description

Corrective Action