Weinmann MEDUCORE Standard2 Instructions For Use Manual page 168

11 Alarms and faults
Fault
The pulse oximetry sensor is not
connected to the device but the
sensor alarm does
Plug in SpO
2
not appear
The Check seating of SpO
sensor alarm appears although
the pulse oximetry sensor is
attached to the patient
Pulse oximetry sensor is not
attached or not correctly attached
to the patient, but the Check
sensor alarm
seating of SpO
2
does not appear
Implausible measured values
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Cause
Device incorrectly detects pulse
oximetry sensor as connected.
The alarm is only emitted if an
SPO signal has been successfully
2
detected since switching on.
2
Pulse oximetry sensor not correctly
attached to the patient.
Device incorrectly detects pulse
oximetry sensor as attached to the
patient.
The alarm is only emitted if an
SPO signal has been successfully
2
detected since switching on.
Strong ambient light or direct light,
UV light or infrared.
Intravascular dyes (e.g. methylene
blue).
Nail varnish, artificial fingernails.
Significant patient movement.
2
Remedy
Have the device repaired.
-
Attach pulse oximetry sensor to
the patient correctly (see 4.5, p.
60).
Replace pulse oximetry sensor
connecting cable.
Replace pulse oximetry sensor.
Have the device repaired.
Have the device repaired.
-
Remove or reduce light source.
Protect sensor from light
incidence.
Apply sensor at another site which
is better protected from light.
Remove the patient and sensor
from the light.
Cover pulse oximetry sensor.
Impairment of the measured result
cannot be remedied. Measures to
treat patient based on medical
indication.
• Rotate SpO sensor through
2
90°
• Clean finger nail
• Select a different suitable
measuring site
Fix sensor cable in a strain relief
loop on patient using adhesive
tape.