CareFusion AVEA - Appendix H: Capnometry Troubleshooting

AVEA ventilator systems 231
L2786 Rev. M
Appendix H: Capnometry Troubleshooting
Error Message Corrective Action
CO
2
Communication Error Medium-priority alarm. Ensure the sensor is properly plugged in. Reinsert the
sensor if necessary. If the error persists, call technical support.
CO
2
Sensor Faulty
Medium-priority alarm.
Ensure the sensor is properly plugged in. Reinsert the
sensor if necessary. If the error persists, call technical support.
CO
2
Sensor Over Temp Medium-priority alarm. Ensure the sensor is not exposed to extreme
temperatures, such as temperatures produced by lamps. If the error persists, call
technical support.
CO
2
Zero Required
Medium-priority alarm.
Check airway adapter and clean if needed. If the error
persists, perform an adapter zero procedure.
CO
2
Out of Range Medium-priority alarm when the CO
2
measured by the sensor exceeds 150 mmHg
(20.0 kPa). If the error persists, perform a zero procedure.
Check CO
2
Airway Adapter
Medium-priority alarm.
Check the airway adapter and clean it if needed. If the
error persists, perform an adapter zero procedure.
Invalid EtCO
2
Medium-priority alarm. No breaths are being detected by the CAPNOSTAT 5.
Ensure spontaneous or mechanical breaths are being delivered to the patient.
Confirm that the airway adapter is placed in the airway between any connector(s)
and the circuit wye and that the sensor is firmly attached to the adapter.