Precision Medical Conserving Flowmeter - Manual (Page 10)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the EasyPulseFlow fails to function, consult the Troubleshooting
Guide below. If problem cannot be solved, consult your Provider.
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
No flow/
pulse • Flowmeter not securely
attached to oxygen
outlet
• Thorpe tube flowmeter
not turned ON
• Selector Dial set
between settings
• Securely attach
flowmeter to oxygen
outlet
• Turn ON the Thorpe
tube flowmeter using
Flow Control Knob
• Position Selector Dial
at correct setting
Conserver
not sensing
breath • Selector Dial set
between settings
• Cannula disconnected
• Nasal cannula kinked
• Humidity bottle in line
• Cannula greater than
7 ft long
• High flow cannula not
being used
• Position Selector Dial
at correct setting
• Connect cannula
• Replace cannula
• Remove humidity
bottle
• ONLY use a 7 ft or
less cannula
• Replace cannula with
a high flow cannula
Patient de-
saturated in
pulse mode • Flowmeter set below
5 l/min in pulse mode
• Device not sensing
patient breath
• Increase flow ≥ 5 l/min
• Change to continuous
flow therapy