Product Support Webinar | Troubleshooting and Improving Sensor Performance

YouTube Description

Are you experiencing sensor errors, calibration issues, or docking station leak messages with your Sentec transcutaneous monitoring system?

In this product support webinar, the Sentec Transcutaneous Education Team reviews common troubleshooting techniques and maintenance best practices to help improve transcutaneous CO₂ monitoring performance and extend the life of your Sentec transcutaneous sensors.

Topics include troubleshooting Sensor Problem (SP) errors, resolving docking station gas leak messages, performing clean-and-soak procedures, conducting sensitivity tests, understanding sensor lifespan, and implementing proactive maintenance practices that can reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Whether you're using Sentec transcutaneous monitoring in the NICU, sleep lab, ICU, or respiratory care department, this webinar provides practical guidance for maintaining accurate and dependable transcutaneous PCO₂ monitoring.

In This Webinar

✔ Understanding common transcutaneous sensor errors
✔ Troubleshooting SP10, SP11, SP12, SP14, and SP15 messages
✔ Resolving docking station gas leak errors
✔ Clean-and-soak procedures and membrane changes
✔ Sensitivity testing best practices
✔ Preventive maintenance for Sentec transcutaneous sensors
✔ Evaluating transcutaneous sensor lifespan and replacement criteria
✔ Q&A with Sentec clinical experts

Learn how proper maintenance and troubleshooting can improve the performance of your Sentec transcutaneous CO₂ monitoring system and help ensure reliable continuous monitoring for your patients.

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YouTube Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Webinar Introduction
02:12 Learning Objectives & Overview
03:16 How Sentec Transcutaneous CO₂ Monitoring Works
04:09 Common Sensor Error Messages Explained
05:11 Poll: Most Common Sensor Errors
06:42 Understanding SP10, SP11, SP12, SP14 & SP15 Errors
07:55 Sensor Troubleshooting Workflow
08:56 Visual Inspection: Healthy vs. Faulty Sensors
10:44 Five-Step Process to Resolve Sensor Errors
11:39 How to Perform a Clean-and-Soak Procedure
13:20 Performing a Sensitivity Test
15:23 Sensitivity Test Workflow & Results
16:50 Additional Troubleshooting Resources
17:02 Poll: Causes of Docking Station Gas Leak Errors
18:47 Understanding Docking Station Gas Leak Errors
19:54 Preventing Docking Station Leaks
20:29 Improper Sensor Placement During Calibration
21:22 Contaminated, Twisted, or Missing Gaskets
22:37 Replacing the Docking Station Gasket
23:31 Proper Gasket Orientation & Installation
24:27 Using the Gasket Installation Tool
25:59 TCOM+ Docking Station Improvements
26:29 Verifying Docking Station Leak Resolution
27:37 Calibration Gas Bottle Troubleshooting
28:36 Poll: Quarterly Clean-and-Soak Maintenance
29:26 Recommended Proactive Maintenance Schedule
31:32 Additional Training Resources
31:58 Understanding Sensor Lifespan & Replacement
32:35 Signs a Transcutaneous Sensor May Need Replacement
34:17 Case Study: Sensor Drift & Performance Issues
35:23 Evaluating Aging Sensors
36:19 Checking Sensor Age & Usage Hours
36:45 Key Maintenance & Troubleshooting Takeaways
38:09 Product Support Resources
38:42 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide Overview
40:31 Who Should Perform Routine Maintenance?
41:37 Clean-and-Soak Water Recommendations
42:23 Tips for Successful Membrane Changes
43:38 Sensor Lifespan in Low-Volume Departments
45:10 Updating SDM & TCOM+ Software
46:48 Sleep Lab Calibration Best Practices
47:52 Final Questions & Closing Remarks

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