ZOE PPM3 User Manual page 62

Pulse Oximetry Monitoring
Message
SpO check sensor
2
placement
SpO weak signal
2
HR weak signal
Note ‒ When PR is
sourced from SpO the
2
Pulse Rate will be
labeled in cyan as "HR
(SpO2)" in the HR
parameter box. A weak
pulse rate signal will
annunciate as "HR weak
signal."
SpO replace sensor
2
SpO unplugged
2
SpO artifact
2
5-6
Parameter
Possible Cause
Value
Sensor has become
detached from patient or
is not fully inserted on
patient's finger
Sensor has been
---
intentionally removed by
the clinician
Excessive ambient light
Bad sensor (no red light
coming from sensor)
Poor perfusion
Large tissue mass
---
Nail polish
Bad SpO sensor
2
Poor perfusion
Large tissue mass
---
Nail polish
Bad SpO sensor
2
Bad SpO sensor
2
---
Incorrect set-up within
the PPM3.
SpO sensor not
2
[blank]
connected to SpO
Patient movement or
coughing
--- Hemodynamic
interference
Small tissue mass
N i g h t i n g a l e P P M 3 U s e r ' s G u i d e
Suggested Action
Check to make sure the sensor is
attached fully and securely to the
patient
Select "SpO Alarm Pause" in the
2
Setup SpO menu
2
Cover the sensor with opaque material,
such as a towel, to reduce ambient
light
Reattach the sensor, possibly on a
smaller or larger finger
Replace sensor if there is no red light
coming from it.
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care
Warm the patient's extremities if
needed
Reattach the sensor on a smaller
finger
Remove any nail polish that may be
interfering with the red light
Replace the SpO
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care
Warm the patient's extremities if
needed
Reattach the sensor on a smaller
finger
Remove any nail polish that may be
interfering with the red light
Replace the SpO
Replace the SpO
Contact Zoe technical support.
Check to make sure the SpO
is securely connected to the SpO
cable
2
cable on the monitor
Calm the patient
Reattach the sensor on another finger
with less movement
Reattach the sensor on a larger finger
sensor
2
sensor
2
sensor.
2
sensor
2
2
April 2019