Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Troubleshooting IPC – Test your knowledge

Problem

The controller continues to alarm despite checking tubing and sleeves

Read off number of alarm code, and look up on troubleshooting list for appropriate action

Sleeves keep on coming undone

Recheck that the size of the sleeves is appropriate and replace with a new pair

The controller alarms: showing red light

Switch off, check tubing is not kinked, and sleeves are correct size, and not too loose. Switch back on.

The amber light is on but the sleeves don’t seem to be inflating

Press the on/off switch to start the compressions

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