Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi Directions For Use Manual page 62

52 Troubleshooting
Table 18. No Cuff Inflation
Possible Cause
Connections between device and cuff
loose
Table 19. Cuff Pops Off
Possible Cause
Inappropriate cuff size
Cuff not applied securely
Cuff applied inside out
Table 20. Cuff Deflating Too Slowly
Possible Cause
Patient movement
Arrhythmia
Small leak in pneumatic system
Table 21. Temperature Malfunction
Possible Cause
Error code displayed
Low temperature readings
No temperature displayed
Loss of tissue contact
Ambient temperature exceeds lower or
upper measurement range limit
Corrective Action
Check all connections (do not overtighten).
Corrective Action
See "Blood Pressure Cuff Selection" on page 35.
If cuff continues to pop off, notify biomedical department or Welch Allyn
Technical Support.
Smooth hook and loop securely before inflating cuff.
Re-apply cuff. Verify that the Welch Allyn label is facing away from arm.
Corrective Action and Explanation
Have patient sit still.
Do not have arm tight against chest wall, as respiration may affect speed
and accuracy of blood pressure measurement.
Check for regularity of heart rate (palpate pulse or check device).
• Moderate to severe heart rate irregularities may make blood pressure
difficult to measure accurately.
Check cuff tubing and pressure hose for leaks.
Corrective Action and Explanation
Probe is broken, replace it.
Consult Service Manual.
Notify biomedical department or Welch Allyn Technical Support.
Place probe in the most posterior sublingual pocket when in Oral Mode.
Verify the thermometer is in the correct mode.
Place the temperature probe in holder prior to taking another temperature.
Check the temperature probe connection to Spot LXi, see "SureTemp Plus"
on page 27 (SureTemp Plus models only).
The probe has lost contact with the patient's tissue. Once you achieve
proper contact Spot LXi continues the temperature measurement. It is
recommended that you take a new temperature reading.
Bring the device into the proper ambient temperature.
• Ambient temperature range limit is 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C).
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