Philips Efficia CM Series - 7 Care and Cleaning; General Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines

Troubleshooting
Efficia CM Series Service Guide 4-7
Troubleshooting Tables
Temperature Measurement Problems
SpO
2
Measurement Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Temperature measurements
are not displayed.
The probe is disconnected
from the monitor.
Ensure that the temperature
probe is connected and seated
in the probe well.
The temperature is over range. Ensure that the temperature
measurements are in the range
of 15° – 45°C (59°F – 113°F). See
“Temperature Test” on
page 3-24.
The probe malfunctioned. Replace the probe. See the
Efficia CM Series Patient
Monitors Instructions for Use.
Temperature measurements
are unreliable.
The probe malfunctioned. Replace the temperature
probe. See the Efficia CM
Series Patient Monitors
Instructions for Use.
Symptom Possible Cause Action
SpO
2
measurements are not
displayed.
The SpO
2
module is in the
learning phase.
Wait until the module finishes
the learning phase.
The SpO
2
sensor
malfunctioned.
Replace the SpO
2
sensor.
SpO
2
measurements are
unreliable.
External problem. For example,
excessive patient movement,
excessive ambient light,
incorrect sensor placement,
sensor is too loose or too tight.
Ensure that all external SpO
2
reading requirements are met.
For more information about
taking SpO
2
readings, see the
Efficia CM Series Patient
Monitors Instructions for Use.
Perfusion is low. Reset the SpO
2
function. See
“SpO
2
Test” on page 3-10.