4 Patient Alarms and INOPs

Technical Alarm Messages (INOPs)

INOP Message, Indication

Source

What to do

 

 

 

<SpO2 label> DEACTIVATED

SpO2

You have connected a measurement server that uses a label the

INOP tone

 

monitor has already assigned to a different source. To activate

 

 

the new source, choose a new label in the Measurement

 

 

Selection window.

<SpO2 label> EQUIP MALF

SpO2

The MMS is faulty. Unplug and replug the MMS. If the INOP

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

persists, contact your service personnel.

INOP tone.

 

 

<SpO2 label> ERRATIC

SpO2

Check the sensor placement. Try another adapter cable and

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

sensor. If the INOP persists, contact your service personnel.

INOP tone.

 

 

<SpO2 label> EXTD. UPDATE

SpO2

The update period of displayed values is extended due to an

Label is displayed with a -?-

 

NBP measurement on the same limb or an excessively noisy

(questionable numeric)

 

signal.

<SpO2 label> INTERFERNCE

SpO2

There is too much interference, caused by a high level of

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

ambient light and/or electrical interference. Cover the sensor to

INOP tone.

 

minimize ambient light. If the INOP persists, make sure that

 

 

the sensor cable is not damaged or positioned too close to

 

 

power cables.

<SpO2 label> LOW PERF

SpO2

Accuracy may be compromised due to very low perfusion.

Label is displayed with a -?-

 

Stimulate circulation at sensor site. If INOP persists, change

(questionable numeric)

 

the measurement site.

<SpO2 label> NOISY SIGN.

SpO2

Excessive patient movement or electrical interference is causing

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

irregular pulse patterns. Try to reduce patient movement or to

INOP tone.

 

relieve the cable strain on the sensor.

<SpO2 label> NON-PULSAT.

SpO2

Check the perfusion at measurement site. If necessary,

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

stimulate circulation or change measurement site. If the INOP

INOP tone.

 

is due to NBP measurement on the same limb, wait until the

 

 

NBP measurement is finished.

<SpO2 label> NO SENSOR

SpO2

Make sure the SpO2 sensor is connected. If the INOP persists,

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

try another adapter cable and sensor. If you silence this INOP,

INOP tone.

 

the measurement will be switched off.

<SpO2 LABEL> POOR SIGNAL

SpO2

The signal condition of the SpO2 measurement is poor and

Label is displayed with a - ? -

 

measurement accuracy may be compromised.

 

 

(questionable numeric)

 

 

<SpO2 LABEL> PULSE?

SpO2

The detectable pulsations of the SpO2 signal are outside the

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

specified pulse rate range.

 

 

INOP tone

 

 

<SpO2 LABEL> SEARCHING

SpO2

SpO2 is analyzing the patient signal to derive Pulse, SpO2 and

Numeric unavailable

 

Perf values. Please wait until the search analysis is complete.

 

 

<SpO2 label> SENSOR MALF

SpO2

The SpO2 sensor or adapter cable is faulty. Try another adapter

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

cable and sensor. If the INOP persists, contact your service

INOP tone.

 

personnel.

<SpO2 LABEL> SENSOR OFF

SpO2

The SpO2 sensor is not properly applied to the patient. Apply

Numeric is replaced by -?-

 

the sensor following the instructions supplied by the

 

manufacturer.

INOP tone

 

 

 

<SpO2 LABEL> UNKN.SENSOR

SpO2

The connected sensor or adapter cable is not supported by the

Numeric is replaced by a - ? -

 

SpO2 measurement. Use only specified sensors and cables.

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