Message Possible cause Suggested action
RRa background interference
detected.
Excessive ambient or environmental noise Reduce the level of noise in the
room.
NIBP messages
Message Possible cause Suggested action
NIBP air leak; check cuff and tubing
connections.
The NIBP module has an air leak
Check the cuff, tubing, and
connections for leaks. If no leaks
are found, clear the alarm and
retry NIBP.
If the message reappears, call for
service to replace the NIBP
module.
NIBP not functional. Call for
service.
A module error occurred Call for service.
The ambient temperature is out of range Use the monitor in the specified
temperature range.
Unable to determine NIBP; check
connections; limit patient
movement.
The NIBP module detected a motion artifact Check connections; limit patient
movement.
Clear the alarm and retry NIBP.
Unable to determine NIBP; check
connections and tubing for kinks.
The NIBP tubing on the outside of the device has
a kink
Check the connections and tubing
for kinks.
Clear the alarm and retry NIBP.
The NIBP module needs to be calibrated Call for service to calibrate the
NIBP module.
Tubing inside the NIBP module is kinked Call for service to replace the
NIBP module.
Incorrect NIBP cuff size; check
patient type.
The cuff size is not correct for the selected
patient type
Check the patient type and cuff
size.
Clear the alarm and retry NIBP.
Inflation too quick; check NIBP cuff
and tubing connections.
NIBP inflation was too quick Check the connections and tubing
for kinks.
Clear the alarm and retry NIBP.
Unable to determine NIBP; check
inflation settings.
Target pressure is too low Check inflation settings and
change as necessary.
Clear the alarm and retry NIBP.
Change the cuff inflation target
(CIT).
Excessive patient movement. The NIBP module detected a motion artifact
Touch OK to dismiss.
Limit patient movement and retry
NIBP.
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