Alarm Tones; Latch Alarms; Recorder - Escort Prism 20401 Reference Manual

A solid bell will flash if one or more alarm criteria are violated for associated
parameter, and an alarm message will display in parameter's message area.
(FLASHING)
When monitored vital sign has returned within set up alarm limits, or when
alarm is suspended, bell will stop flashing. On color monitor, bell will turn
from white to red when in alarm.
(BLANK)
If there is no bell displayed, associated parameter is not enabled.

Alarm Tones

Alarm tone priorities can be assigned to each parameter. Factory defaults are Priority Level 2 for
all parameters. Priority Level Alarms differ in the frequency rate as follows:
Priority Level
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Technical
Alarm priority levels can be changed on the Alarm Setup page and/or in the deep configuration of
the monitor. It is recommended that you have service personnel perform any factory default/deep
configuration functions, or consult the service manual.

Latch Alarms

The latch alarms function can be enabled in the deep configuration of the monitor. Factory
default is OFF. It is recommended that you have service personnel perform any factory
default/deep configuration functions, or consult the service manual. The alarm will remain
latched after the limit is no longer violated and until manually cleared by the operator by pressing
any key on the monitor.
The tone, alarm LED, softkey page, output(s), and status to the transponder will continue as if the
limit is still in violation. The alarm page will no longer automatically return to the home page.
The current alarm page is latched on the display. The recorder will stop recording the event (as it
currently does) when the alarm condition disappears. Other alarms will not be recorded while the
last alarm is latched. Other alarms will cause that parameters alarm bell to flash. It will continue
to flash until the latch is cleared.

Recorder

The recorder is an option for the Prism and Prism SE monitors.
Manual recordings:
1. For ECG, press the RECORD key to initiate a 16 second strip.
2. For other parameters, press the RECORD key, and within two seconds press softkey next to
vital sign label.
Dual parameter recordings:
1. Press the RECORD key followed by softkeys next to each of selected parameters within two
seconds.
Alarm Frequency
0.4 seconds
1.0 seconds
2.4 seconds
3 seconds
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