Mindray V Series - CO Troubleshooting; Message Area

CO Troubleshooting Cardiac Output (CO) (Optional)
18 - 10 V Series Operating Instructions
18.4.3 Message Area
The message area provides information about the current state of the CO function. If there is more
than one message to display, the messages scroll.
18.5 CO Troubleshooting
The CO tile message area displays messages indicating the current state of the CO parameter. If there
is more than one message to display, the messages scroll.
MESSAGE DETAILS
TBlood High Alarm Violation Indicates that the current value is either equal to or higher
than the set alarm limits.
TBlood Low Alarm Violation Indicates that the current value is either equal to or lower
than the set alarm limits.
Check Vigilance Indicates that there is an error condition at the external
device that may have an impact on the CO data displayed
at the V 12/V 21.
NOTE: This message only displays when
the CO Source is set to Auto or
External.
MESSAGE/PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
Do not see CO
parameter tiles in
display.
Parameter not configured to display. Refer to "Display Options Dialog"
on page 3-2 for additional
information.
CO value higher / lower
than expected
Computation constant incorrect for PA
catheter type, injectate temperature, and
injectate volume.
Check computation constant and
enter correct data.
Catheter may be kinked or not in proper
position.
Notify physician.
C.O. Run button
disabled
CO module not seated properly. Re-seat the CO module.
CCO and CO modules engaged. To take a CO measurement,
change the CO Source to Module.
Patient’s height and weight not entered. Enter the patient’s height and
weight.
No measurement/
Unable to measure
Unstable temperature. Check injectate temperature.
No temperature or temperature out of
range.
Flush PA catheter.
Time elapsed for measurement. Discard bolus fluid.
Check patient.
Wait for Ready or Inject when
Ready message to appear.
Rebolus when ready.
CO Signal Under Range Appears if the CO curve is not sufficient for
a CO calculation or if a curve is not detected
within thirty (30) seconds.
Rebolus if necessary
CO Out of Range Appears if the CO is out of the measurable
range (0.2 l/min to 20.0 l/min).
Computation constant incorrect for PA
catheter type, injectate temperature, and
injectate volume.
Check computation constant and
enter correct data. Rebolus when
ready.