Philips Efficia DFM100 - Page 203

Symptoms 17: Troubleshooting
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technical alarm.
For Mainstream sensors -
your airway adapter is
blocked or not mounted
properly.
Clean airway adapter if mucus or moisture is seen.
Mount sensor correctly on the adapter. Zero the sensor.
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technical alarm.
The CO
2
sampling line is
disconnected.
Confirm the sampling line is firmly connected to the
CO
2
sensor.
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technical alarm.
The CO
2
sensor is
unplugged.
Confirm that the CO
2
sensor is solidly connected to the
Efficia DFM100. If the sensor is solidly connected to
the Efficia DFM100 and the technical alarm remains on
the display, try to re-zero the sensor to clear the alarm.
 technical alarm. A non-critical error was
detected.
Restart device when it is appropriate to do so. If the
alarm continues, replace the CO
2
sensor.
Table 53 EtCO
2
Problems (Continued)
Symptom Possible Cause Potential Solution
Table 54 NBP Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Potential Solution
Measurement cycle doesn’t
automatically start.
NBP is not configured for
automatic measurements.
Check/modify the configuration as needed.
Automatic measurements are
not scheduled for the current
patient.
Use the Measurements/Alarms menu to define an
automatic schedule of measurements for the current
patient.
The
 soft key has
not been pressed.
Press the  soft key.
The pump operates but the
cuff does not inflate or fails
to inflate fully.
Defective cuff. Replace the cuff.
Poor connection between the
cuff and the Efficia
DFM100.
Check connections and replace tubing if needed.
NBP measurements appear
high/low.
The cuff size is too
small/large for the patient.
Use the correct cuff size and take another measurement.
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technical alarm.
The NBP numeric value is
replaced with a
.
The cuff has not fully
deflated after 3 minutes.
Remove the cuff from the patient.
Release pressure in the cuff (disconnect cuff from
tubing).
Replace the cuff. If the problem persists, call for service.
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technical alarm.
The NBP numeric value is
replaced with a
.
The NBP cuff pressure has
exceeded the overpressure
safety limit of 300
mmHg/40 kPa.
The cuff should deflate automatically. If not, remove
cuff from patient and deflate. Turn device off to reset
the alarm and restart NBP.
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technical alarm.
The NBP numeric value is
replaced with a
.
A measurement value could
not be obtained.
Check cuff size and placement.