Monitoring noninvasive blood pressure – Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 User Manual

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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)

OBSERVATION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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