Manual

4-44 LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure
For general troubleshooting tips, see Table 10-2 on page 10-18.
NIBP TIME OUT message appears The monitor did not complete a
measurement in 120 seconds
• Check cuff for snug fit on
patient.
• Check that cuff artery
markings are aligned with
the artery.
• Repeat measurement.
• Try a higher initial pressure.
• If this message persists, use
another method to measure
the patient’s blood pressure.
NIBP WEAK PULSE message
appears
The monitor did not detect any
pulses
• Check pulses distal to the
cuff.
• Check cuff for snug fit on
patient.
• Check that cuff artery
markings are aligned with
the artery.
XXX appears in place of
NIBP readings
NIBP module failed.
NIBP module failed to calibrate
successfully.
• Turn device off and then on
again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.
NIBP CHECK CUFF message
appears
Cuff is not connected to patient
or device
• Check cuff for snug fit on
patient.
• Check that cuff artery
markings are aligned with
the artery.
• Check cuff tubing
connection to device.
Unable to connect NIBP tubing
to device
The LIFEPAK 12 NIBP tubing
connector is not compatible
with the LIFEPAK 15 NIBP port
• Obtain correct NIBP tubing
that is compatible with
LIFEPAK 15 monitor/
defibrillator.
Cuff not deflating Internal valves fail to open • Disconnect NIBP tubing.
• Remove cuff from patient.
Cuff not inflating Cuff is not connected to the
device
• Check tubing connection to
device and cuff.
Leak in tubing, cuff, or
connector
• Replace NIBP tubing or
cuff.
Table 4-5 Troubleshooting Tips for NIBP Monitoring (Continued)
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