Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual page 155

Chapter 6—Alarms and Troubleshooting
Message Purpose of Message
BPM: Pulse Amp Unif The amplitude of the pressure pulses
is inconsistent with an accurate blood
pressure profile.
BPM: Pulse High
The latest pulse reading is above the
Upper Pulse alarm limit.
BPM: Pulse Low The latest pulse reading is below the
Lower Pulse alarm limit.
BPM: Pump On > 30 sec The pump that inflates the cuff has
been running longer than 30 seconds
for an adult patient or longer than 10
seconds for pediatric patient.
BPM: Systolic High The systolic blood pressure reading is
above the set Upper Systolic alarm
limit.
BPM: Systolic Low The systolic blood pressure reading is
below the set Lower Systolic alarm
limit.
BPM: Weak Pulse The pulse pressure is too weak to
register an accurate measurement.
BPM: Zero Pressure No pressure is detected by the blood
pressure module.
BTM test underway The OLC test may not be started
when a BTM recirculation test is
underway.
BVM Failed The BVM module has failed
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Type Action Required
Blood Check pressure cuff for proper fit and alignment. Observe the patient
Pressure for physiologic changes. Treat as patient as symptoms warrant.
Alarm
Blood Observe the patient for physiologic changes. Treat patient as
Pressure symptoms warrant.
Alarm
Blood Observe the patient for physiologic changes. Treat patient as
Pressure symptoms warrant.
Alarm
Blood Cuff is not inflating. Check for loose tubing connections or a leak in
Pressure the cuff.
Alarm
Blood Observe the patient for physiologic changes. Treat patient as
Pressure symptoms warrant.
Alarm
Blood Observe the patient for physiologic changes. Treat patient as
Pressure symptoms warrant.
Alarm
Blood Check the cuff for proper fit and inflation. Observe the patient for
Pressure physiologic changes. Treat patient as symptoms warrant.
Alarm
Blood Check for a loose connection in the inflation system. Correct as
Pressure necessary. If no leak found, turn the power off, then back on. If
Alarm problem persists, alert a qualified service technician.
Advisory Wait for the BTM recirculation test to complete before beginning the
OLC test.
Alarm Press RESET to clear the message. BVM will no longer pass
information to the 2008K monitor. Turn the power off and back on. If
the alarm is not cleared, refer to a qualified service technician.
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