Dräger Infinity Gamma Series

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Message: SpO
2
Motion
Parameter value: ***
Message: PLS Motion
Parameter value: ***
The monitor has detected
motion artifacts in the sig-
nal. The cause can be one
of the following:
The patient is moving
The patient is coughing
Hemodynamic interference
Hypothermia
Vascular compromises to
the extremity
• Move sensor to another
location.
• Observe the resulting
waveform on the
screen.
Message: SpO
2
No mea-
surement
Message: PLS No mea-
surement
Parameter value: ***
The monitor has been
unable to measure the
parameter for the last 30
seconds.
• Calm the patient.
• Check the sensor
placement.
• Move the sensor to a
location with less
movement.
• If message persists,
call DrägerService.
Message: SpO
2
Regu-
late Error
Message: PLS Regulate
Error
Parameter value: ***
The monitor detects an
excessive amount of ambi-
ent light giving low ampli-
tude and inaccurate
readings as a result. The
possible sources of exces-
sive light are:
Surgical or bilirubin lamp
Fluorescent lights
Infrared heating lamps
Sunlight
• Cover the sensor with
an opaque material
such as a towel.
Message: SpO
2
Search-
ing
Parameter value:
<blank>
The monitor is analyzing
the signal. This occurs dur-
ing the first 5 to 10 s of
operation or as a result of
motion artifact.
• Wait until the message
disappears from the
screen.
Message: SpO
2
Trans-
parent
Message: PLS Transpar-
ent
Parameter value: ***
The sensor may be discon-
nected from the patient.
Sensor may be defective.
• Check sensor and con-
nections.
• If problem persists,
change sensor.
Pulse Oximetry (SpO
2
) (continued)