Instructions for Use | Alarms and System Messages
Alarms and System Messages
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L
OW
F
I
O
2
Priority
Medium
Why it occurs
The measured FiO
2
is less than or equal to the low FiO
2
alarm setting for 10 seconds in active therapy.
What to do
•
Confirm proper connection of the oxygen source.
•
When using low-flow oxygen, check for unnecessary leaks. Increase flow rate if possible.
•
When using high pressure oxygen, check for excessive leaks.
•
If the alarm persists, calibrate the oxygen sensor. See “chapter 7, Device Options.”
Requirements
FiO
2
sensor
Device
performance
during active
alarm
The alarm is automatically resolved when the measured FiO
2
exceeds the low FiO
2
alarm setting in
active therapy.
Device will continue to operate.
Alarm Settings
21 to 95% in increments of 1%.
H
IGH
F
I
O
2
Priority
Medium
Why it occurs
The measured FiO
2
is greater than or equal to the high FiO
2
alarm setting for 10 seconds.
What to do
•
Confirm proper connection of the oxygen source.
•
When using low-flow oxygen, decrease the flow rate if possible.
•
If the alarm persists, calibrate the oxygen sensor. See “chapter 7, Device Options.”
Requirements
FiO
2
sensor
100% O
2
must not be active. This alarm is disabled when 100% O
2
is active
Device
performance
during active
alarm
The alarm is automatically resolved when the measured FiO
2
falls below the high FiO
2
alarm setting in
active therapy
(for 10 consecutive seconds).
Device will continue to operate.
Alarm Settings
27 to 100% in increments of 1%
Low-priority System Alarms
S
TUCK
K
EY
Priority
Medium
Why it occurs
A stuck On/Off
(Standby) button
or Alarm Silence button has been detected for at least 120 seconds.
What to do
Contact Philips Respironics Customer Service
Device
performance
during active
alarm
Device will continue to operate.
I
NLET
F
ILTER
B
LOCKED
Priority
Low
Why it occurs
The inlet filter becomes blocked and delivered therapy is reduced.
What to do
Remove the filter. If the filter is the air-inlet foam filter, rinse it according to the instructions in the
“Cleaning and Disinfection” chapter. Otherwise, replace the filter.
Requirements
Inlet filter installed
Device
performance
during active
alarm
Device will continue to operate.
Algorithm
summary
Because the inlet filter is blocked, the pressure generated by the ventilator is less than 75% of the
estimated outlet pressure based on the nominal performance characteristics of the device.
C
HECK
P
ROXIMAL
P
RESSURE
L
INE
Priority
Low