Troubleshooting Tables
Troubleshooting
4-11
Blood
Pressure
Monitor
The following tables describes problems that may occur with the
Blood
Pressure Monitor
The first table is for the
M3815A
and the second
table is for the
M3815B
.
M3815A
Problem
Reason
Possible Solutions
Inaccurate blood
pressure readings.
Improper blood measurement
procedure.
Review the blood pressure tips in
Chapter 2
and repeat the measurement.
appears on
the display
The systolic and diastolic
measurements are within
10 mm Hg of each other.
There may be air leakage in
the air hose connections.
- Check that the air hose is properly
connected to the BP Monitor and cuff by
unplugging it and then plug it back in,
pushing and twisting until it snaps into
place.
appears on
the display
You moved during the
reading.
- Take your blood pressure again, remaining
very still during the reading.
appears on
the display
The pressure measurement
did not increase during cuff
inflation or the cuff is not
securely fastened.
- Check that the air hose is properly
connected to the BP Monitor and cuff by
unplugging it and then plug it back in,
pushing and twisting until it snaps into
place.
- Make sure the cuff is securely fastened
appears
on the
display
The BP Monitor batteries are
low.
- Replace all 4 batteries in the BP Monitor
following the procedure in
Chapter 3
.
Note:
If the batteries need frequent
replacement, check the initial snugness of
the cuff. A loose cuff requires longer
pumping times and will shorten battery life.
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