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Alarm
Priority
Audible
Visual Indicators
Device Action
User Action
Apnea
High
◊◊◊ ◊◊
Red flashing button;
Apnea message
Operates
Report the alarm to product
support. Continue using device.
High
Respiratory
Rate
High
◊◊◊ ◊◊
Red flashing button;
High Respiratory Rate
message
Operates
Continue using device. If alarm
continues, contact product support.
Low Minute
Ventilation
High
◊◊◊ ◊◊
Red flashing button;
Low Minute Ventilation
message
Operates
Continue using device. If alarm
continues, contact product support.
Low Tidal
Volume
High
◊◊◊ ◊◊
Red flashing button;
Low Vte message
Operates
Continue using device. If alarm
continues, contact product support.
System Alarms
Alarm
Priority
Audible
Visual Indicators
Device Action
User Action
Ventilator
Inoperative
High
Red flashing
button; “Ventilator
Inoperative” message
Shuts down if
can’t provide
therapy safely.
Or, continues
to operate at
a limited level.
Press Start/Stop button. If display is
operational, Power Off confirmation
screen appears. Select Right button
to shut off device and silence
alarm. Immediately remove patient
from device and connect them to
alternate source of therapy. Contact
product support for service.
Pressure
Regulation
High
◊◊◊ ◊◊
Red flashing button;
Pressure Regulation
message
Operates
Check for blockages or excessive
leaks. If alarm continues, contact
product support.
Low Circuit
Leak
High
◊◊◊ ◊◊
Red flashing button;
Low Circuit Leak
message
Operates
Check for blockages in exhalation
devices. Make sure the exhalation
device is clean and functioning
properly. If the alarm continues,
contact product support.
High
Temperature
High
◊◊◊ ◊◊
Red flashing button;
High Temperature
Message
Operates
Move device to cooler location.
Make sure device is not close to
a heat source. Make sure cooling
vents are not blocked. If condition
persists, contact product support.
Loss of Power
High
◊ ◊
Red flashing button;
Blank screen
Shuts down
If using AC power, try plugging
device into alternate AC power
source. If loss of power continues,
switch to DC power by connecting
an external battery to the device.
If there is still no power, connect
patient to alternate source of
therapy and contact product
support.