5 Technical Alarms (INOPs)
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Cuff Not Deflated
Numeric is replaced by -?-
INOP tone
During this INOP, alarms cannot
be paused or switched off.
NBP The NBP cuff pressure has exceeded 15 mmHg (2 kPa)
for more than 3 minutes.
Remove the cuff from the patient. Make sure that the
tubing is not kinked or twisted and that the correct
patient category is selected. Try repeating the
measurement. You can acknowledge the INOP, but the
INOP message remains visible until the next NBP
measurement is started or the
Stop All SmartKey is
selected.
NBP Cuff Overpress
Numeric is replaced by -?-
INOP tone
During this INOP, alarms cannot
be paused or switched off.
NBP The NBP cuff pressure exceeds the overpressure safety
limits. Remove the cuff from the patient. Make sure that
the tubing is not kinked or twisted and that the correct
patient category is selected. Try restarting the
measurement. You can acknowledge this INOP, but the
INOP message remains visible until the next
measurement is started or the
Stop All SmartKey is
selected.
NBP Equip Malf
Numeric is replaced by -?-
INOP tone
NBP Remove the NBP Pod and cuff from the patient. The
NBP hardware is faulty. Contact your service personnel.
You can acknowledge this INOP, but the INOP message
remains visible until the next measurement is started or
the
Stop All SmartKey is selected.
NBP Interrupted
Numeric is replaced by -?-
INOP tone
NBP Check the tubing and cuff for leakages or kinks. Check
that you are using the correct cuff size and placement,
and that the correct patient category is selected. Try
restarting the measurement. If the INOP occurs
repeatedly, contact your service personnel. You can
silence this INOP, but the INOP message remains visible
until the next measurement is started or the
Stop All
SmartKey is selected. This INOP arises when the
measurement needed longer than the maximum time for
inflation, deflation or the total measurement.
NBP Measure Failed
Numeric is replaced by -?-
INOP tone
NBP 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 NBP monitoring. Use another cuff to
continue measuring.
NBP Neo Patient?
Numeric is replaced by -?-
INOP tone
NBP The patient monitor that the NBP pod is assigned to is in
neonatal mode or a neonatal cuff has been detected. The
monitor must be in adult or pediatric mode.
INOP Message, Indication Source What to do