Oridion Capnostream 20p, Руководство оператора

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Troubleshooting
Portable Bedside Capnograph/Pulse Oximeter 117
Problem Cause Action
but pump is not working
and no CO
2
, EtCO
2
or
RR readings are
shown.
the monitor.
Gold ring worn or dirty. Check that the gold ring on the end of the
FilterLine connector is present and not
damaged or covered with dirt. Wipe off any
dirt or replace FilterLine as necessary.
EtCO
2
values read
erratically.
Mechanically ventilated patient who
breathes spontaneously. No action needed.
A leak in the airway. Check for connection and line leaks to patient
and correct if necessary.
EtCO
2
values are
consistently higher or
lower than expected.
Improper calibration. Check calibration. See CO2 Calibration Check
on page 113 .
BTPS setting turned off. Check BTPS setting in the institutional
settings. See
CO2 Parameters on page 126
for details.
SpO
2
Sensor
Problem Cause Action
No SpO
2
signal: Zero
display appears for
oxygen saturation and
pulse rate.
Sensor not properly connected to
monitor or extension cable. Check that the sensor and extension cable (if
used) are properly connected to the monitor.
Replace SpO
2
sensor
message appears on
Capnostream screen
SpO
2
board is not receiving
information from the cable.
Detach and reattach the SpO
2
sensor and try
again.
If the message still appears, replace the
cable or sensor.
Loss of pulse or SpO
2
signal: Zero display
appears for oxygen
saturation and pulse
rate.
Sensor is improperly applied to
patient. Check sensor application.
Patient's perfusion may be too
poor. Check the condition of the patient.
Sensor or sensor extension cable
may be damaged. Replace sensor or sensor extension cable
Excessive patient motion or
electrosurgical interference. If possible, keep patient still. Check whether
the sensor is secure and properly placed.
Replace if necessary, move the sensor to a
new site, or use a sensor that tolerates more
motion.
Inaccurate SpO
2
measurements appear.
Excessive illumination. Check sensor placement or cover sensor
with a dark or opaque material.
Sensor placement on an extremity
that has a blood pressure cuff,
arterial catheter or intravascular
line, or nail polish. Check sensor placement.
Patient's condition. Check patient.
Excessive patient movement. If possible, keep patient still and use a
sensor that tolerates more motion.
Printer
Problem Cause Action
Printer does not print.
Red Alarm light on the
printer is flashing. Printer cover is open. Open the plastic printer cover fully, ensure
that a short length of printer paper is outside
the monitor, and then close the cover so that
it clicks into place.