Troubleshooting - GE Medical Systems Dash 2000 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem:
Displayed pressure values
are different than expected
Problem:
Smart BP is on. Artifact is
sensed without flush, draw,
or zero
Revision C
:
Solution
Check tubing for bubbles.
Remove excessive tubing.
Check phlebostatic axis placement of transducer.
Rezero pressure:
1. Place the transducer at the left atrial level.
2. Close transducer stopcock to patient.
3. Open the venting stopcock to air.
4. Press FUNCTION key on the front panel of the monitor.
5. Close the venting stopcock to air.
6. Open transducer stopcock to patient.
Solution:
Turn Smart BP OFF then ON. If problem persists, you may need to disable
Smart BP by turning it off for that pressure.
Use Alarm Pause feature prior to drawing blood to reduce unnecessary alarms
if Smart BP is disabled.
Dash 2000 Patient Monitor
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