Description of Controls, Indicators, and Symbols
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The
Indicator. Lights continuously when an audible alarm
Alarm Silence
has been silenced. It flashes when the alarm silence duration has been set
to OFF.
The
Indicator. Lights whenever the O
Interference
that the incoming signal quality is degraded due to interference (see
Interference Explained on page 11).
An intermittently lit
Interference
monitoring, and indicates that the O
adjusting the amount of data required for measuring SpO
When lit continuously, it indicates that the O
extended the amount of data required for measuring SpO
and, consequently, fidelity in tracking rapid changes in these values may
be reduced (see Description of Displays and Indicators on page 9).
The
Indicator. Lights continuously prior to initial
Pulse Search
acquisition of a pulse signal and during prolonged and challenging
monitoring conditions. It flashes during a loss-of-pulse signal.
The
Indicator is lit when either the sensor is invalid, or no
Sensor Off
longer on the patient's finger. It usually indicates that the sensor is not on
the patient.
The
Indicator. Lights when the N-560 cannot determine
Sensor Message
an SpO
level or a pulse rate. The sensor message recommendations for
2
improving the signal are:
•
Reposition sensor
•
Check or change adhesive wrap
•
Choose alternate site
•
Warm site
•
Cover sensor
•
Use forehead, nasal, or ear sensor (adult patients only)
•
Use O
M
adhesive sensor
XI
AX
•
Secure cable
•
Secure with headband (M
•
Remove nail polish
M
software detects
XI
AX
indicator is common during patient
M
algorithm is dynamically
XI
AX
and Pulse Rate.
2
M
algorithm has
XI
AX
and Pulse Rate,
2
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)
AX
AST