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Table 14: Common Problems and Resolutions
Problem
The Pulse Search Indicator is lit for
more than 10 seconds (before any
measurements are taken).
N-600x Operator's Manual
Resolution
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Check the O
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determine if an appropriate O
being used and if it is applied properly. Check
O
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sensor and pulse oximetry cable
XI
AX
connections. Test the O
patient and/or try another O
pulse oximetry cable.
•
Perfusion may be too low for the N-600x to
track the pulse. Check the patient. Test the
instrument on someone else. Change the
O
M
sensor site. Try another type of
XI
AX
O
M
sensor.
XI
AX
•
Interference may be preventing the N-600x
from tracking the pulse. Keep the patient still, if
possible. Verify that the O
securely applied and replace it if necessary.
Change the O
Electromagnetic interference may be
preventing the N-600x from tracking the pulse.
Remove the source of interference and/or try to
stabilize the environment.
•
Use a type of O
patient movement; for example, an adhesive
O
M
sensor.
XI
AX
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The O
M
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be excessive ambient light, or the O
sensor may be on an extremity with a blood
pressure cuff, arterial catheter, or intravascular
line. Reposition the O
necessary.
Troubleshooting
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sensor directions for use to
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sensor is
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M
sensor on another
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M
sensor or
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M
sensor is
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M
sensor site.
XI
AX
M
sensor that tolerates more
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sensor may be too tight, there may
M
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M
sensor, as
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