Operator's Manual

Rad-97 Chapter 13: Alarms and Messages
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Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) Messages
The following section lists common NIBP messages, their potential causes, and next steps.
Message Potential Causes Next Steps
Check Cuff (Weak
Signal)
• Weak or no signal measured
during blood pressure
measurement.
• Check that the hose is
connected.
• Check that the correct size
cuff is being applied.
• Check that the cuff is in
the correct position.
• Check that there is no
excessive clothing
between arm and cuff.
• Retake another
measurement.
• Check that the cuff is not
leaking air.
• If problem still persists,
contact Customer Service.
Check Cuff
(Artifact)
• Motion may be affecting ability
to take measurement.
Check Cuff (Out of
Range)
• Measurement is out of range.
Check Cuff
(Measurement
Timeout)
• Weak signal when measurement
is being taken.
Check Cuff
(Pneumatic
Blockage)
• May be a blockage in the air
hose.
Check Cuff (Inflate
Timeout)
• May be a blockage in the air
hose.
Check Cuff (Safety
Timeout)
• Weak signal when measurement
is being taken.
Check Cuff
(Overpressure)
• May be due to a faulty cuff.
Calibration
Required
• Blood pressure measurement
transducer may be out of range
or there has been a calibration
data failure.
• Perform calibration
procedures. See Chapter
16: Service and
Maintenance on page
203.
• If problem still persists,
contact Masimo Technical
Support.
Module Error
• Device requires service.
• Contact Masimo Technical
Support. See Chapter 16:
Service and Maintenance
on page 203.