17-14 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA VF8
17 P
ULSE OXIMETRY (SPO2)
Monitor Without Masimo or Nellcor Logo - Status Messages
Dräger OxiSure (via the MultiMed cables)
Message Possible Cause Suggested Action
SpO
2
> #
SpO
2
< #
The patient’s SpO
2
falls outside
the current upper or lower alarm
limits.
Check the patient and treat, if necessary.
PLS > #
PLS < #
The patient’s pulse rate falls
outside the current upper or
lower alarm limits.
SpO
2
< Low limit
value - 20%
The patient’s SpO
2
falls below
the current lower alarm limit by
20% or more.
PLS Out of Range
(Low/High)
The pulse rate is outside the
measuring range of the monitor
SpO
2
Transparent Too much light is reaching the
sensor’s light detector.
This condition usually occurs
because the sensor is off the
finger or because too much
ambient light is detected.
• Make sure the sensor is properly
attached to the patient’s finger.
• Remove the light source.
• Cover the sensor with opaque material.
• Make sure no ambient light can reach
the detector.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
Unrecognized
Sensor
The monitor does not recognize
the sensor connected as valid.
• Check for a defective or an unapproved
sensor.
• Replace the sensor.
• Contact the hospital’s technical
personnel or DrägerService.
SpO
2
Light Blocked Insufficient light is reaching the
sensor’s light detector.
NOTE: With detached or
partially detached disposable
sensors, the light emitters and
detectors may have become
misaligned.
• Make sure the sensor is properly
attached to the patient’s finger, and the
finger is free of blocking substances.
• Check for a defective sensor and
replace it, if necessary.
SpO
2
Artifact Persistent artifact • Make sure the SpO
2
sensor is properly
attached to the patient, the patient is not
moving, and all cables are properly
connected.
• Contact DrägerService.