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2. Select the Setup tab to enter the Setup page of the CCO menu.
3. Select the Select Parameter tab.
4. Select the primary and secondary parameters for display.
22.9 PiCCO Troubleshooting
This section lists the problems that might occur. If you encounter the problems when using the equipment or
accessories, check the table below before requesting for services. If the problem persists, contact your service
personnel.
• For the physiological and technical alarm messages, see DAlarm Messages.
Problem Solution
Do not see CCO numeric area on the main
screen
1. Check that the CCO is set to display in the Screen Setup menu. For
more information, see
39.12The Other Settings.
2. Check that if the CCO parameter switch is enabled. If not, enable the
CCO measurement. For more information, see
3.11.1Switching On or Off
a Parameter
.
3.Check that the patient type is adult.
4. Check the connection of PiCCO cable, arterial thermodilution
catheter and injectate temperature sensor.
CCO value is inaccurate 1. Check that the arterial thermodilution catheter is positioned properly.
2. Check that the catheter type is proper.
3. Inject solution rapidly and smoothly.
4. Finish injection within four to five seconds.
5. Inject more volume, or inject colder solution.
6. Check that the height and weight of patient is properly configured.
7. Check that the entered
Injectate Volume is correct.
CCO measurement fails 1. Inject more volume, or inject colder solution. Make sure that the
injectate temperature is at least 10°C colder than the patient blood
temperature.
2. Finish injection within four to five seconds.
3. Check the connection of PiCCO cable, arterial thermodilution
catheter and injectate temperature sensor.
Message “Unstable baseline. Please wait.”
constantly appears.
1. Check if the patient’s temperature changes rapidly. Wait till the
patient’s temperature is stable.
2. Check if the patient is being transfused with large volume of fluid.
Wait till transfusion stops.
3. IBP cable fails or incorrectly connected. Check the cable and its
connection. Replace the cable if necessary.
3. The temperature sensor of the thermodilution catheter may fail. Flush
the catheter and check if TB changes. If TB does not change, replace the
catheter.