User Manual

3 Monitoring
Monitoring
LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 3-23
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8 EtCO2 values are
consistently higher than
expected.
Physiological cause such as
COPD.
• None.
Inadequate ventilation. • Check ventilator; increase
ventilatory rate/bagging.
Patient splinting during
breathing.
• Supporting measures such
as pain relief.
Improper calibration. • Contact qualified service
personnel.
9 EtCO2 values are
consistently lower than
expected.
FilterLine connection to device
is loose.
• Twist FilterLine connector
clockwise until firmly seated
and can no longer be
turned.
Physiological cause. • See Physiological factors in
"CO2 Detection,"
page 3-21.
Hyperventilation. • Check ventilator; decrease
ventilatory rate/bagging.
Improper calibration. • Contact qualified service
personnel.
10 CO2 waveform stays
elevated for several
seconds.
Expiration is prolonged due to
bagging technique.
• Release bag reservoir
completely with expiration.
Observe that elevated
baseline returns to normal
level.
11 Sudden extreme increase in
EtCO2.
Fluid has entered CO2 module. • Contact qualified service
personnel.
12
CHECK CO2 message
appears.
FilterLine blockage • Disconnect and then
reconnect the FilterLine set.
• Change the FilterLine set.
Exhaust port blockage • Ensure exhaust port on the
back of the device is not
blocked.
• Check exhaust tubing (if
present) for blockages or
kinks.
13
XXX appears instead of
EtCO2 value.
CO2 module malfunction. • Turn device off and then on
again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.
14 There is no EtCO2 value
and the CO2 waveform is
flat.
Measured CO2 is less than
3.5 mmHg.
•See "CO2 Detection,"
page 3-21.
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Tips for EtCO2 (Continued)
Observation Possible Cause Corrective Action