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VM15 User Manual Masimo SpO2 Monitoring (Option)
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Table 20-6. Problem & SOLUTION
PROBLEM
TYPE
SOLUTION
SENSOR OFF
MESSAGE
Sensor not connected to
patient properly.
Sensor is damaged.
Properly reapply the sensor on
the patient and reconnect the
sensor to the unit or patient
cable.
If the sensor is damaged,
replace the sensor.
NO SENSOR
MESSAGE
Sensor is disconnected from
patient cable.
Check to see if the sensor LED
is flashing.
Disconnect and reconnect the
sensor.
If the LED fails to operate,
replace the sensor.
LOW PERFUSION
Improper sensor type.
Poorly perfused site.
Sensor is too tight.
A disorder such as
hypothermia, vasoconstriction,
hypovolemia, peripheral
vascular disease or anemia.
Sensor is damaged.
Verify proper sensor and sensor
size for the patient.
Check and see if blood flow to
the site is restricted. Be sure
that the sensor is not on too
tight.
Set unit to MAX sensitivity.
Warm the patient or sensor site.
Move sensor to better perfused
site.
LOW SIGNAL
QUALITY
Improper sensor type or
application.
Excessive motion relative to
perfusion.
Sensor or cable is damaged or
not functioning.
Check and see if blood flow to
the site is restricted.
Check the placement of the
sensor.
Re-apply sensor or move to a
different site.
Replace sensor or cable.