BIS VISTA - System Messages and Corrective Actions

SECTION 6 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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6.3 BIS VISTA System Messages and Corrective
Actions
When an alarm is triggered, a message appears in the Message Region of the screen. Possible
messages and the recommended operator actions are listed below. It is a good idea to write
down the exact status message number when it occurs and have that information available if
you should need service. See Section 6.5 “What to do if the BIS VISTA Monitoring System
Requires Service.”
BIS VISTA Messages and Operator Actions
Status Messages: Possible Causes: Corrective Actions:
Connect BISx 1. BISx disconnected.
2. Defective BISx cable.
3. Defective BISx.
4. Defective monitor.
1. Connect BISx. Verify all
cable connections.
2. Inspect/repair cable at
connector end.
3. Replace the BISx.
4. Replace monitor.
Press electrode(s) x, y
Temporarily unable to
measure electrode(s)
x, y
[ 13 ]
1. Sensor is not fully in
contact with patient’s
skin.
2. Incorrect sensor
application.
3. Defective PIC.
4. Defective BISx.
1. Press electrode indicated
on the screen.
2. Read Instructions on
sensor package to ensure
correct sensor placement.
3. Replace the PIC.
4. Replace BISx.
Sensor Disconnected/
Connect sensor or
cable
[ 14 ]
1. Disconnected sensor.
2. Poor or contaminated
connection between
sensor and PIC.
3. Disconnected PIC.
4. Defective PIC.
5. Defective BISx.
1. Connect the sensor.
2. Connect/clean connection
between sensor and PIC.
3. Connect the PIC.
4. Replace the PIC.
5. Replace the BISx.