WM 68401 04/2021
MEDUCORE Standard
2
EN 285
11 Alarms and faults
11.3.6 Non-invasive blood pressure measurement
(NIBP monitoring)
Fault Cause Remedy
Implausible measured values
NIBP cuff attached incorrectly
Reattach NIBP cuff (see 6.12.1, p.
182).
NIBP cuff leaking Replace the NIBP cuff.
Adapter tube for connecting
disposable NIBP cuffs not
connected correctly
Connect adapter tube for
connecting disposable NIBP cuffs
correctly.
Adapter tube for connecting
disposable NIBP cuffs leaking
Replace the adapter tube for
connecting disposable NIBP cuffs.
Unsuitable patient position Reposition the patient.
NIBP module defective Have the device repaired.
NIBP cuff size not suitable (too
large or too small)
Use a suitable NIBP cuff size.
Device defective Have the device repaired.
NIBP measurement cannot be
started
NIBP cuff and/or NIBP connecting
tube not connected correctly
Connect NIBP cuff and/or NIBP
connecting tube correctly.
NIBP measurement keeps failing
NIBP cuff is constricted and cannot
be inflated
Remedy NIBP cuff constriction.
Movement results in artifacts Reduce movements.
NIBP cuff cannot be fully inflated
NIBP cuff or NIBP connecting tube
damaged
Replace NIBP cuff and/or NIBP
connecting tube.
Connection of NIBP cuff and/or
NIBP connecting tube interrupted
Connect NIBP cuff and/or NIBP
connecting tube.
Adapter tube for connecting
disposable NIBP cuffs not
connected correctly
Connect adapter tube for
connecting disposable NIBP cuffs
correctly.
Device defective Have the device repaired.