6 Patient Alarms and INOPs
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NBP MEASURE FAILED
Numeric is replaced by a -?-
INOP tone.
Noninvasive
blood pressure
Check that you are using the correct cuff size and placement,
and that the correct patient category is selected. Try restarting
the measurement.
You can silence this INOP, but the INOP message remains
visible until the next measurement is started or the
Stop All
SmartKey is selected.
Check the condition and suitability of the patient for
noninvasive blood pressure monitoring. Use another cuff to
continue measuring.
No Central Monit.
INOP tone
Monitor There is a problem with the communication to the network.
Central monitoring is currently not possible (no patient alarms
or information). Check the connection. Contact your service
personnel.
PAPER END Monitor The end of the paper pack is detected. Insert a new pack of
paper.
PRINTHEAD OVERHEAT
INOP tone
Recorder The printhead is too hot. The recorder stops, the recorder
Start/
Stop
key is disabled, and remains so until the printhead cools
down sufficiently. Wait for the printhead to cool down, then
press the recorder
Start/ Stop key or the Silence key to clear the
INOP.
Pulse(Toco) MALF Toco MP
Maternal Pulse
Measurement
There is a problem with the Toco MP transducer hardware.
Contact your service personnel.
Settings Malfunc.
INOP tone
Monitor The monitor cannot use the predefined settings for monitoring.
Contact your service personnel.
Speaker Malfunct.
INOP tone
Monitor Contact your service personnel to check the speaker and the
connection to the speaker.
SpO₂ EQUIP MALF
INOP tone
SpO
2
There is a problem with the SpO
2
hardware. Contact your
service personnel.
SpO₂ ERRATIC
Numeric is replaced by a -?-
INOP tone.
SpO
2
Check the sensor placement. Try another adapter cable and
sensor. If the INOP persists, contact your service personnel.
SpO₂ EXTD.UPDATE
Label is preceded by a
?(questionable numeric)
SpO
2
The update period of displayed values is extended due to a
noninvasive blood pressure measurement on the same limb or
an excessively noisy signal.
SpO₂ INTERFERNCE
Numeric is replaced by a -?-
INOP tone.
SpO
2
There is too much interference, caused by a high level of
ambient light and/or electrical interference. Cover the sensor to
minimize ambient light. If the INOP persists, make sure that the
sensor cable is not damaged or positioned too close to power
cables.
SpO₂ LOW PERF
Label is preceded by a
?(questionable numeric)
SpO
2
Accuracy may be compromised due to very low perfusion.
Stimulate circulation at sensor site. If INOP persists, change the
measurement site.
INOP Message, Indication Source What to do