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NIBP
measuring does not work or
values are unreliable?
•
Check that cuff tubings are not bent, stretched, compressed or loose.
•
Prevent motion artifacts.
•
Use cuffs of correct size.
Temperature
measuring fails?
•
Check that you have the correct kind of probe.
•
Try another probe.
Airway gas
values are too low?
•
Check the sampling line and other connectors for leakage.
•
Make sure the scavenging vacuum is not too strong.
Patient spirometry
values are
unreliable?
•
Check that selected
Sensor Type
corresponds to the sensor attached to the patient.
•
Remove D-lite and shake drops away.
•
Check that connectors on D-lite are intact and all connections are tight.
NMT
values are unreliable?
•
Clean the application site of oil and dirt.
•
Check that electrodes are positioned correctly, electrode gel is moist, and skin contact is
good. Avoid placement over lesions or excessive body hair.
Cannot see some
trend details
?
•
Adjust the parameter and time scales to see the desired trend detail.
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