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10-16 Dash 2000 Patient Monitor Revision C
2005873-001
Troubleshooting
NBP Status
Messages
A status message will be displayed in the NBP values window if a
measurement is unable to be completed. Following is an alphabetical list of the
status messages with monitor response and action to take.
STATUS MESSAGE MONITOR RESPONSE SOLUTION
CUFF INFLAT OVER 5 MINS System status alarm. Auto mode
will shut off.
Check cuff, if no air is in cuff, try
another measurement. If problem
persists, contact service.
If air is in cuff, remove cuff and
contact service.
DEFLATION FAIL System status alarm. Auto mode
will shut off.
Remove cuff and contact service.
HARDWARE FAIL System status alarm. Auto mode
will shut off.
Contact service.
NO DETERMINATION System status alarm. Auto mode
will shut off.
Check patient and cuff placement;
try another measurement. If
problem persists, contact service.
OVER PRESSURE System status alarm. Remove cuff and contact service.
PUMP TIMEOUT
(inflation failure/pressure leak)
System status alarm. Check connections between cuff
and monitor; try another
measurement. If problem persists,
contact service.
Check for worn connector ”O”
rings. Contact service.
TOTAL TIMEOUT
(measurement > 3 minutes)
System status alarm. Auto mode
will shut off.
Possible excessive patient
movement or arrhythmia
condition. Check patient; try
another measurement.
For neonatal mode, the status
message will appear after 90
seconds.
Any two consecutive NBP status messages will shut Auto mode off if it is
running.
A message will clear when the next measurement is initiated, or a message
can be cleared manually with the CLEAR NBP READING option in the NBP
menu.
An NBP status message will also be included in the graph header in an
abbreviated form, when applicable.