GE Dash 3000, Operator'S Manual

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12-6 Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 2000966-386D
Measuring Cardiac Output
Troubleshooting
For clinical-level troubleshooting, refer to the GE “Critical Care Monitoring Clinical
Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.”
Message Cause Solution
CO COMPLETE The numeric value of the cardiac output has
been calculated and displayed on the
screen.
This is a normal procedure message.
COMPUTING CO The cardiac output waveform has been
displayed and the monitor is preparing for
numeric results.
INJECT NOW! A stable baseline temperature has been
detected and the monitor is ready for the
injectate.
INJECT WHEN READY A stable baseline temperature has been
automatically detected and the monitor is
ready for the injectate.
PLEASE WAIT The monitor is searching for a stable
baseline temperature.
PUSH CO NOW OR TURN AUTO ON A stable baseline temperature has been
automatically detected and the monitor is
ready for the injectate.
CO IS TOO LOW (HIGH) TO DISPLAY The calculated cardiac output value has
exceeded the acceptable range (0.2L to
20L).
Check the patient and catheter. If any of
these problems persist, contact service.
NO CO DUE TO BT SENSOR FAIL
A cable may be loose or there is equipment
failure.
NO CO DUE TO IT SENSOR FAIL
UNSTABLE BT DETECTED The monitor cannot detect a stable baseline
temperature after over 12 seconds of
attempts.
BT TOO LOW (HIGH) Blood temperature is too high or low to
detect or there is an equipment failure.
IT TOO LOW (HIGH) Injectate temperature is too high or low to
detect or there is an equipment failure.