B30 Patient Monitor
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Table 10-8 Other problems related to NIBP measurement
Table 10-9 Other problems related to temperature measurement
Table 10-10 Other problems related to SpO
2
measurement
Other situations
The following table lists some other situations that may occur during monitoring and possible
explanations.
Table 10-11 Other operation problems
Symptom Possible cause and solution
NIBP
measurement
does not work or
values seem
unstable
• Check that cuff tubings are not bent, stretched, compressed or loose.
• Prevent motion artifacts.
• Use cuffs of correct size.
Symptom Possible cause and solution
Temperature
measurement
fails
• Check that you are using a correct probe.
• Try another probe.
Symptom Possible cause and solution
SpO
2
signal is
poor
• Check the sensor and sensor positioning.
• Change the averaging time from slow to normal.
• Note that skin pigment causes differences.
• Make sure that the patient is not shivering.
Symptom Possible cause and solution
Printing is not
possible
• Printer selection is None; change it through Print/Record - Printer
connection.
• Printer is not connected to the network. Check printer cable.
The measured
values are not
displayed
• Check that you have selected the desired parameter to a waveform
or digit field.
The monitor does
not start
• Check that the power cord is properly connected.
• Check that all cables are properly connected.
• Check the fuses and replace them if necessary.
You cannot
perform a
measurement or
a function
• Check that the measurement module is properly installed.
• Check that all cables are properly connected.
• Remove the module and reinstall it.