Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e User Manual
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LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
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8 EtCO
2
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 EtCO
2
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
Hyperventilation.
• Check ventilator; decrease
ventilatory rate/bagging.
Improper calibration.
• Contact qualified service
personnel.
10 CO
2
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
EtCO
2
.
Fluid has entered CO
2
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.
RF equipment too close to
defibrillator
• Separate RF equipment
from defibrillator. See
recommended separation
distances in
.
13
XXX
appears instead of
EtCO
2
value.
CO
2
module malfunction.
• Turn device off and then on
again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.
14 There is no EtCO
2
value
and the CO
2
waveform is
flat.
Measured CO
2
is less than
3.5 mmHg.
Table 3-4
Troubleshooting Tips for EtCO
2
(Continued)
Observation
Possible Cause
Corrective Action