Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 80)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring SpO2, SpCO, and SpMet
Note: Most Rainbow sensor messages (SpO
2
, SpCO, and SpMet) are reported as SPO2: (MESSAGE) .
The POOR QUALITY SIGNAL message indicates the specific parameter affected.
For general troubleshooting tips, see Table 10-2 on page 10-18.
SPCO/SPMET: 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.
SPO2: SENSOR DOES NOT SUPPORT
SPCO OR SPMET
message
appears
SpO
2
-only sensor used with
SpCO/SpMet capable device
• None necessary, or use
Rainbow sensor to measure
SpCO or SpMet.
Table 4-4 Troubleshooting Tips for SpO
2
, SpCO, and SpMet (Continued)
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION