EDAN iM3 - Technical Alarm Information

Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Alarm Information
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9.2 Technical Alarm Information
Message Cause Alarm Level Action Taken
SpO
2
SpO
2
Sensor Off
SpO
2
sensor may be
disconnected from the
patient measuring site.
User-selectable
Make sure the
sensor is well
connected to the
patient’s finger or
other parts. Make
sure the monitor
and cables are well
connected.
SpO
2
Sensor Err
Malfunction in the SpO
2
sensor or in the extension
cable.
Low
Replace the SpO
2
sensor or the
extension cable.
SpO
2
No Sensor
No SpO
2
sensor was
connected to the monitor.
Low
Make sure the
monitor and sensor
are well connected,
reconnect the
sensor.
SpO
2
Comm Fail
SpO
2
module failure or
communication failure
High (monitor
mode)
Low
(spot-checking
or Ward round
mode)
Stop using
measuring function
of SpO
2
module,
and notify
biomedical engineer
or manufacturer’s
service staff.
SpO
2
Low Perfusion
(EDAN SpO
2
)
The pulse signal is too
weak or the perfusion of
the measurement site is
too low.
Low
Reconnect the SpO
2
sensor and change
the measurement
site. If problem
exists, please notify
biomedical engineer
or manufacturer’s
service staff.
SpO
2
Noisy Signal
(EDAN SpO
2
)
There is interference with
SpO
2
measurement
signals due to patient
movement, ambient light,
electrical interference or
else.
Low
Check the condition
of patient and avoid
patient movement;
make sure the cable
is well connected.