Weinmann MEDUCORE Standard2 - Faults Related to Pulse Oximetry Monitoring

WM 68401 04/2021
MEDUCORE Standard
2
EN 283
11 Alarms and faults
11.3.5 Pulse oximetry monitoring
Fault Cause Remedy
The Plug in SpO
2
sensor alarm
occurs although the pulse oximetry
sensor is connected to the device
Device does not detect connected
pulse oximetry sensor
Check plug connection.
Change pulse oximetry sensor
connecting cable.
Change pulse oximetry sensor.
Have the device repaired.
The pulse oximetry sensor is not
connected to the device but the
Plug in SpO
2
sensor alarm does
not occur
Device incorrectly detecting pulse
oximetry sensor as connected
Have the device repaired.
The alarm only occurs if an SpO
2
signal has already been
successfully detected since
switching on
-
The Check seating of SpO
2
sensor alarm occurs although the
pulse oximetry sensor is attached
to the patient
Pulse oximetry sensor not attached
correctly to the patient
Attach pulse oximetry sensor to
the patient correctly (see 6.9.1, p.
157).
Change pulse oximetry sensor
connecting cable.
Change pulse oximetry sensor.
Have the device repaired.
The pulse oximetry sensor not
attached/not attached correctly to
the patient, but the Check
seating of SpO
2
sensor alarm
does not occur
Device incorrectly detecting pulse
oximetry sensor as attached to the
patient
Have the device repaired.
The alarm only occurs if an SpO
2
signal has already been
successfully detected since
switching on
-