Troubleshooting
M4735A Heartstream XL Defibrillator/Monitor 5-11
5
Troubleshooting
The table below lists system messages that you may encounter when
monitoring SpO
2
.
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Problem or Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
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l
Pulse absent or too
weak to be detected.
l
Check the sensor is
applied properly.
l
Make sure the sensor
site has a pulse.
l
Relocate the sensor to
a site with improved
circulation.
l
Try another sensor
type.
l
Make sure nail polish
is not present.
6S2
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l
SpO
2
signal is too low
to give an accurate read-
ing.
l
Check the sensor is
applied properly.
l
Try another sensor
type.
6S2
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l
Excessive patient move-
ment, electrical interfer-
ence, RF interference,
or optical interference.
l
Minimize patient
motion or apply sen-
sor to site with less
movement.
l
Secure the sensor
cable loosely to the
patient
l
Reduce sources of
electrical, RFI, or
optical interference.