Chapter 9: Non-invasive Blood Pressure
Veterinary 3 Parameter Advisor
®
Operation Manual
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NIBP Alarm Messages
The following messages can be displayed in the NIBP parameter box:
ALARM MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
COM ERROR
This message is displayed in the
NIBP parameter box when the
monitor’s main processor cannot
communicate with the NIBP cuff.
This is a low priority alarm.
Turn the monitor off and back on
again.
Contact your authorized repair
center for help.
NIBP ERROR
This message is displayed in
the NIBP parameter box when
the monitor has detected an
unrecoverable malfunction with
the NIBP parameter. This is a low
priority alarm.
Turn the monitor off and back on
again.
Contact your authorized repair
center for help.
NIBP TIMEOUT
This message is displayed in the
NIBP parameter box when the
NIBP measurement cannot be
completed within the allowed time.
This is a low priority alarm.
Be sure the cuff is properly
positioned on the patient.
Be sure the patient remains still
during NIBP measurement.
NIBP CUFF LEAK
This message is displayed in the
NIBP parameter box when the
monitor detects an air leak in the
system causing pressure variations.
This is a low priority alarm.
Be sure the hose and cuff
connections are secure.
Check the hose and cuff for leaks.
Replace the cuff.
Contact your authorized repair
center for help.
NIBP ARTIFACT
This message is displayed in the
NIBP parameter box when the
NIBP measurement cannot be
completed due to excessive signal
artifact. This may be caused by
patient movement, shaking and
shivering during the measurement,
or by disturbances in the cuff
before the measurement is
complete. This is a low priority
alarm.
Be sure the patient remains still
during NIBP measurement.
Do not remove the cuff until the
measurement is complete.
NIBP WEAK SIGNAL
This message is displayed in the
NIBP parameter box when the
NIBP measurement cannot be
completed due to a low pulse
signal from the patient. This is a low
priority alarm.
Try the reading again.
Reposition the cuff over the artery.
CUFF OVER-PRESSURE
This message is displayed in the
NIBP parameter box when the
monitor detects that the cuff
pressure is greater than 300 mmHg
in the cat and dog modes, or 150
mmHg in the horse mode. The
cuff immediately deflates and the
current NIBP measurement stops.
This is a low priority alarm.
Check the patient’s condition.
Try the reading again.
Contact your authorized repair
center for help.