CHAPTER 8 M ONITORING NON -I NVASIVE B LOOD PRESSURE (NIBP)8-14 www.zoll.com 9650-0803-01 Rev. BNIBP System MessagesWhen monitoring NIBP, the Propaq M unit may display the following messages:System Message Cause/ActionREADING IN PROGRESS The unit is taking an NIBP measurement andfunctioning normally.READING STOPPED The unit has stopped an NIBP measurement,because the operator has pressed the NIBPbutton and cancelled the measurement.READING FAILED The patient’s pulse is too weak to for NIBPmeasurement, or the cuff requires adjustment.ARTIFACT Excessive artifact is preventing the NIBPmeasurement.NEONATE ALERT The unit has detected a neonate cuff when inAdult mode. Replace cuff or correct patientmode, as appropriate.AIR LEAK A major air leak is preventing cuff inflation.Check hose and cuff connections, replace adefective hose or cuff, as necessary, andreattempt NIBP measurement.KINKED HOSE An air obstruction is preventing the correctoperation of the unit. Check hose for kinks.Eliminate kinks or replace hose, if necessary.NIBP DISABLED A system error has occurred, and the Propaq Munit should be serviced.NIBP CALIBRATION CHECKDUEThe annual calibration check is due. You cancontinue to use the device, however, werecommend that you contact the ZOLLTechnical Service Department or a ZOLLauthorized service representative as soon aspossible to perform the recommended annualNIBP calibration check.
