ZOLL X Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev H - Manual (Page 145)

SpO
2
System Messages
9650-001355-01 Rev. H X Series Operator’s Guide 10-11
Specifying the SpO
2
Averaging Time
The Masimo SpO
2
module in the X Series unit provides three different time periods over which
SpO
2
values are averaged: 4 seconds, 8 seconds (default) and 16 seconds. The averaging period
is rarely changed from the 8 second default setting. For high risk patients with rapidly changing
SpO
2
conditions, use the 4 second setting. Use the 16 second setting only when the 8 second
setting (default) is inadequate due to extremely high artifact conditions.
Selecting the SpO
2
Sensitivity
You can select either normal or high sensitivity for SpO
2
monitoring. The Normal sensitivity
setting is recommended setting for most patients. The High sensitivity setting allows you to
monitor SpO
2
even under very low perfusion conditions. Such conditions may include severe
hypotension or shock. With the High sensitivity setting, however, SpO
2
results are more easily
contaminated by artifact. To ensure accurate SpO
2
readings when using the High sensitivity
setting, observe the patient carefully and continuously.
Selecting the Heart Rate/ Pulse Rate (HR/PR) Tone
The unit allows you enable or disable the tone that the monitor uses to indicate detection of the
patient’s pulse:
On or Off (no tone sounds). The default tone is Off .
SpO
2
System Messages
The X Series unit may display the following system messages when monitoring SpO
2
:
System Message Cause
INITIALIZING The SpO
2
pulse oximeter is initializing.
SEARCHING The unit is searching for a pulse.
CHECK SENSOR The SpO
2
sensor has become disconnected from the
unit, or the sensor is no longer on the patient. Check
sensor and then reconnect it to the unit or reapply it to the
patient.
SENSOR FAILURE The SpO
2
sensor is defective. Replace the sensor.