5-20 Infinity Vista VF6
5 ALARMS AND MESSAGES
Message: MultiMed
Disconnected
SpO2 and PLS
parameter value:
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The MULTIMED/NEOMED pod is
disconnected from the monitor.
• Verify the pod connections.
Message: SpO
2
Light
blocked
Message: PLS Light
blocked
Parameter value: ***
The sensor does not detect the
light.
The sensor cannot detect a signal
that can be measured.
• Check the sensor.
• Make sure the light indicator is
not blocked.
• Remove any trace of nail polish.
• Move sensor location.
• Use different sensor.
Message: SpO
2
Weak Signal
Message: PLS Weak
Signal
Parameter value: ***
The sensor may be faulty.
The sensor cannot detect a signal
that can be measured.
• Remove bandages or rings that
may obstruct the signal.
• Reapply the sensor.
• Observe the waveform on the
screen. If you suspect a faulty
sensor, replace it.
Message: SpO
2
Motion
Parameter value: ***
Message: PLS Motion
Parameter value: ***
The monitor has detected motion
artifacts in the signal. 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
measurement
Message: PLS No
measurement
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
Regulate Error
Message: PLS
Regulate Error
Parameter value: ***
The monitor detects an excessive
amount of ambient light giving low
amplitude and inaccurate readings
as a result. The possible sources of
excessive light are:
Surgical or bilirubin lamp
Fluorescent lights
Infrared heating lamps
Sunlight
• Cover the sensor with an opaque
material such as a towel.
Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) (continued)
Message Possible Cause Suggested Action
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