What to do if GE Medical Equipment displays 'Faulty ECG cable'?
If the GE Medical Equipment displays 'Faulty ECG cable', change the ECG cable and the lead set. If the module connector is wet, change the ECG module and keep the connectors dry. Avoid excessive use of liquids when cleaning cables and connectors.
How to fix a low battery on GE Medical Equipment?
If the battery is low on your GE Medical Equipment, replace the battery or connect the monitor to a power outlet.
What to do if there are artifacts on GE Medical Equipment?
If you encounter artifacts during measurements with GE Medical Equipment, calm the patient. Patient movements, shivering, deep breathing, arrhythmia, or irregular beats can cause measurement failures. If applicable, start a new measurement.
Why does GE Medical Equipment show a weak pulsation?
If the GE Medical Equipment indicates a weak pulsation, check the patient status, the NIBP cuff position and attachments, and ensure the cuff is not damaged.
What does 'Check NIBP' mean on GE Medical Equipment?
If the GE Medical Equipment displays 'Check NIBP', check the patient status, the measurement setup, and the cuff.
What does 'EEPROM error' or 'EPROM error' mean on GE Medical Equipment?
If the GE Medical Equipment displays 'EEPROM error' or 'EPROM error', call service to replace the CPU.
What to do if GE Medical Equipment says 'InvBP’s not zeroed'?
If the GE Medical Equipment indicates 'InvBP’s not zeroed', zero the channel indicated or zero both channels.
What to do if there is a printer error on GE Medical Equipment?
If you encounter a printer error with the GE Medical Equipment, check that the network printer is operational.
How to fix air leakage in GE Medical Equipment?
If you are experiencing air leakage with the GE Medical Equipment NIBP, check all connections and test tightness using Venous Stasis.
What to do if GE Medical Equipment displays 'Asystole'?
If the GE Medical Equipment displays 'Asystole', check the patient status and the electrodes.
General| Brand | GE |
|---|---|
| Model | Healthcare B30 |
| Category | Medical Equipment |
| Language | English |
Describes the target audience for the manual, including professionals with knowledge of medical procedures.
Provides a general description of the manual's content and its importance for safe operation.
Explains the conventions used for illustrations and names within the manual.
Defines the text format used for physical keys on the monitor.
Defines the text format used for menu selections and window parts.
Refers to other relevant documents such as catalogs and other manuals.
Lists critical safety warnings indicating potential danger of injury or death to user or patient.
Lists warnings about situations that may cause damage to the unit or connected devices.
Describes procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to sensitive equipment parts.
Lists the product's compliance with various medical device standards and directives.
Describes the fundamental principles and intended use of the B30 patient monitor.
Details the main physical components of the B30 monitor and its front panel.
Provides an overview of the different measurement modules compatible with the B30 monitor.
Describes the monitor's keyboard layout, including Command Board and side panel keys.
Provides information regarding the monitor's battery operation, charging, and status.
Explains the basic principles of controlling the monitor via keys on the command board, side panel, and modules.
Explains how to navigate and interact with the monitor's menus using the ComWheel.
Covers the essential procedures for starting and ending patient monitoring sessions.
General overview of the alarm system, including how alarms are indicated and prioritized.
Details how alarms are indicated visually and audibly on the monitor.
Describes how to access and use the menu for configuring alarm settings.
Provides instructions on how to set and adjust individual measurement alarm limits.
Explains different methods for silencing audible alarms temporarily or permanently.
General overview of the monitor's numerous setup options for screen, parameters, and alarms.
Information on accessing settings, managing passwords, and their default values.
Explains how to change the monitor's user modes, which are predefined setting combinations.
Customizes the main display layout, including waveforms and numerical information.
Configures settings for the monitor's recorder and connected printer.
General overview of the two types of trend data: graphical and numerical.
Lists the parameters that the monitor collects and trends automatically.
Describes common operations related to displaying, scrolling, and printing trend data.
Explains how to view and interpret graphical trend data on the monitor.
Describes how to view and interpret numerical trend data on the monitor.
General overview of how the monitor continuously saves patient data, such as trends.
Steps to admit a new patient, including entering patient data.
Procedures for properly discharging a patient, which erases monitoring data.
General overview of managing recording and printing functions via the Print/Record menu.
Instructions on how to record real-time waveforms to the local recorder.
Setting up automatic strip chart recording triggered by specific alarms.
Instructions on how to record numerical and graphical trend data.
General procedures for printing data to a laser printer.
General guidelines for performing regular care for safe and reliable monitor operation.
Details routine maintenance procedures including daily checks and periodic servicing.
Provides general cleaning instructions for the monitor, modules, and accessories.
Describes the maintenance and cleaning procedures for the water trap component.
General overview of the troubleshooting section, covering common problems and messages.
A pre-monitoring checklist to help resolve common operational problems.
Explains various error messages displayed by the monitor and provides solutions.
Introduction to electrocardiography (ECG) and its use in heart rate and arrhythmia monitoring.
Description of the E-PSMW and E-PSMPW modules used for ECG measurement.
Explains how ECG waveforms and heart rate values are displayed on the monitor.
Steps for preparing the patient's skin and correctly placing ECG electrodes.
Accessing and configuring various ECG settings like beat volume, HR source, and filters.
Instructions on how to set and adjust heart rate alarm limits.
How the monitor detects and analyzes arrhythmias, including alarm settings.
A checklist for ensuring proper ECG setup and operation.
Introduction to oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement using pulse oximetry.
Description of the modules that support pulse oximetry measurement.
Explains how SpO2 values and plethysmographic waveforms are displayed.
Information on connecting the SpO2 sensor and selecting the appropriate sensor.
Accessing and configuring pulse oximetry settings like pleth scale and SpO2 response.
Factors that can affect SpO2 measurement accuracy and lead to inaccurate readings.
A checklist for ensuring proper SpO2 setup and operation.
Introduction to temperature monitoring, including perioperative body temperature.
Description of the E-PSMW and E-PSMPW modules used for temperature measurement.
Instructions for connecting temperature probes and adapter cables.
Accessing and configuring temperature settings like labels, units, and alarms.
A checklist for ensuring proper temperature setup and operation.
Introduction to invasive blood pressure monitoring using the E-PSMPW module.
Description of the E-PSMPW module, including its direct function keys and side panel key.
Explains how invasive blood pressure values and waveforms are displayed on the monitor.
Instructions for connecting the invasive blood pressure transducer and system components.
Procedures for zeroing transducers to ensure accurate electrical zero points for measurement.
Accessing and configuring invasive blood pressure settings like labels, scale, and alarms.
How to adjust or turn off pressure alarm limits and select alarm sources.
A checklist for ensuring proper invasive blood pressure setup and operation.
Introduction to impedance respiration measurement across the thorax.
Description of the E-PSMW and E-PSMPW modules used for respiration detection.
Explains how respiration rate is determined by detecting impedance changes.
How impedance respiration waveforms and numeric values are displayed.
Instructions for connecting sensors for impedance respiration measurement.
Steps to activate the impedance respiration measurement function.
Adjusting detection limits to improve respiration rate accuracy, especially with artifacts.
A checklist for ensuring proper impedance respiration setup and operation.
Introduction to non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) measurement using the oscillometric principle.
Description of the E-PSMW and E-PSMPW modules used for NIBP measurement.
Explains the direct function keys for starting, stopping, and autocycling NIBP measurements.
Instructions for connecting the NIBP cuff and hose, and selecting the correct cuff.
Accessing and configuring NIBP settings like ready prompt, inflation limits, and calibration check.
How to start NIBP measurement using module keys, side panel, or command board.
Setting up automatic NIBP measurements at selected intervals.
A checklist for ensuring proper NIBP setup and operation, including cuff and hose checks.
Introduction to measuring and monitoring airway gases (CO2) delivered to and exhaled by the patient.
Description of the N-FC and N-FCREC modules used for airway gas measurement.
Explains how CO2 waveforms and numeric values are displayed on the monitor.
Instructions for connecting the airway adapter, sampling line, and water trap.
Accessing and configuring CO2 settings like scale, FiO2 level, units, and alarms.
Procedures for calibrating the airway gas sensor using specified calibration gas.
A checklist for ensuring proper airway gas setup and operation.
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