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Troubleshooting
Table 14: Common Problems and Resolutions
Problem
The Pulse Search Indicator
illuminates after successful
measurements have been made.
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Resolution
•
Check the status of your patient.
•
Perfusion may be too low for the monitor to
track the pulse. Test the instrument on another
patient. Change the O
try another type of O
•
Interference may be preventing the N-600x
from tracking the pulse. Verify the O
sensor is securely applied and replace it if
necessary. Change the O
a type of O
XI
patient movement; for example, an adhesive
O
M
sensor. Electromagnetic interference
XI
AX
may be preventing the N-600x from tracking
the pulse. Remove the source of interference
and/or try to stabilize the environment.
•
The O
M
XI
AX
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.
M
sensor site and/or
XI
AX
M
sensor.
XI
AX
M
XI
M
sensor site. Use
XI
AX
M
sensor that tolerates more
AX
sensor may be too tight, there may
M
XI
M
sensor, as
XI
AX
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AX
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