13.4.2 Testing for Air Leakage
The PNEUMATIC option is used to test air leakage. When the NIBP cuff is connected, select
this option to start the NIBP inflation and test whether the air leakage occurs in the airway. If
the test is passed, no prompt information will be displayed; if the test is not passed,
corresponding prompt information will be displayed in the NIBP parameter window.
To test air leakage, use the following procedure:
1.
Connect the NIBP cuff with the NIBP cuff connector of the monitor.
2.
Wrap the cuff around a cylinder of a proper size, as shown below.
Monitor
NIBP cuff
connector
Hose
Cylinder
Cuff
Figure 13-6 NIBP Leakage Test
3.
Select the PNEUMATIC option, and the information “Pneum testing…” is displayed at
the lower left corner of the NIBP parameter window.
4.
After approximately 20 seconds, the monitor will automatically open the deflate valve,
ending the test.
5.
If no information appears on the bottom of the NIBP parameter area, it indicates the
airway is in good condition and an air leak does not exist. However if the information
“PNEUMATIC LEAK” appears, it indicates the airway may have an air leak. In this
case, check for loose connections. After confirming all connections are secure, perform
the test again.
If there is still a failure, contact our Customer Service.
NOTE
•
Set CUFF TYPE to BIG in the NIBP SETUP menu before leakage test.
•
The pneumatic test is to be used to simply determine whether there are air leaks
in the NIBP airway.
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