17
ALARMS
No
Breathing
CO2
The
CO2
capnograph
waveform
amplitude
is
insufficient
for
breaths
to
be
detected.
Possible
causes
include:
the
ventilator
is
not
functioning
properly,
there
is
a
ventilation
tubing
disconnect,
the
ET
tube
is
not
in
the
patient
or
the
patient
is
not
breathing
for
whatever
reason,
etc,
etc.
Identify
and
correct
the
problem.
High
End
Tidal
CO2
Displayed
when
ETCO2
>
60
mmHg
This
can
be
caused
by
the
patient
not
being
adequately
ventilated
due
to
airway
problems,
ventilation
tubing
problems,
ventilator
settings,
bagging
frequency
and/or
by
a
problem/malfunction
with
the
ventilation
system
including
the
setup,
the
valves,
the
CO2
absorber
or
other
components.
Refer
to
CO2
monitoring
educational
material
for
all
causes
and
cures.
Identify
the
problem(s)
and
correct.
Low
End
Tidal
CO2
Displayed
when
ETCO2
<
15
mmHg
This
can
be
caused
by
the
patient
being
over
ventilated
due
to
ventilator
settings,
bagging
frequency
and/or
by
a
problem/malfunction
with
the
ventilation
system
including
the
setup,
the
valves,
the
CO2
absorber
or
other
components.
Refer
to
CO2
monitoring
educational
material
for
all
causes
and
cures.
Identify
the
problem(s)
and
correct.
Alarms
can
be
silenced
by
touching
the
screen.
The
above
alarms
are
self
‐
canceling
when
the
cause
of
the
alarm
is
resolved.
