VOTEM VM15 - Spo2 Measurement Trouble (MASIMO - Option); NIBP Measurement Trouble (VOTEM)

VM15 User Manual Troubleshooting
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SpO2 Measurement Trouble (MASIMO – Option)
Table 34-4. SpO2 Measurement Issues (MASIMO – Option)
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.
PULSE SEARCH
MESSAGE
Device is searching for pulse.
If device fails to display within 30 seconds,
disconnect and reconnect sensor to patient. If pulse
search continues,
move sensor to better perfused site.
NIBP Measurement Trouble (VOTEM)
Table 34-5. NIBP Measurement Issues
Symptoms
Description
Unstable NIBP Measurement
1. Check the leakage by the twist or damage of Cuff and Hose.
2. Check the proper size of the cuff for the patient.
3. Check the right position of the patient and place of cuff.
4. Check the movement of the patient during the measuring process.
5. Check the tightness of the cuff. (Too tight, Too loose)