April 2019 Nightingale PPM3 User's Guide 9-5
9.3. IBP Monitoring Messages
Note – Factory default IBP alarm and limit settings may be found in the PPM3 Monitor
Settings chapter.
Note – Substitute P2 for P1 as required in the following table.
P1s < [lower limit]
P1m < [lower limit]
P1d < [lower limit]
The patient's invasive
systolic/diastolic/mean
pressure has fallen
below the current lower
alarm limit.
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Verify that the values are not due to
artifact by checking the position of the
patient, cables and transducer. Zero set
the pressure if necessary.
Change the alarm limit if it is no longer
clinically appropriate.
P1s > [upper limit]
P1m > [upper limit]
P1d > [upper limit]
The patient's invasive
systolic/diastolic/mean
pressure has risen above
the current upper alarm
limit.
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Verify that the values are not due to
artifact by checking the position of the
patient, cables and transducer. Zero set
the pressure if necessary.
Change the alarm limit if it is no longer
clinically appropriate.
P1 signal out of range [low]
P1 signal out of range [high]
The invasive signal is out
of range.
Verify the position of the patient, cables
and transducer. Zero set the pressure if
necessary
IBP cable or transducer
not plugged
Verify that the cable and transducer are
properly connected.
Press ALARM SILENCE if intentionally
unplugged by clinician.
Open the stopcock and check tubing and
cables
Zero required and 60 seconds
has expired
IBP channel requires
calibration
Arrange for calibration service of the IBP
channel
IBP channel calibration
is in progress
Wait until the calibration process is
completed
Contact Zoe Medical technical support
ART IBP pressure below
10mmHg
Check ART catheter to ensure that it is
properly positioned and connected