Alarm Summary - Nonin Avant 9700 Operator's Manual

Alarm Summary

The Avant 9700 detects both patient and equipment alarms. In general, patient
alarms are identified as high priority, while equipment alarms are identified as
medium priority.
Patient Alarms
If patient SpO or pulse readings are equal to or above the upper alarm limit, or if
2
they are equal to or below the lower alarm limit, the Avant 9700 will signal a high
priority alarm, indicated by red numeric LEDs that flash in sync with the Main
Alarm LED.
High Priority Alarm Description
SpO Upper Alarm Limit
2
SpO Lower Alarm Limit
2
Pulse Upper Alarm Limit
Pulse Lower Alarm Limit
Low Perfusion Alarm
Equipment Alarms
Alarm Description
Low Battery Alarm
Sensor Alarm
Pulse Quality Alarm
Other Equipment Alarms
Default
Off
80%
200 BPM
50 BPM
Red segment on Pulse Strength Bargraph
indicates low patient perfusion.
Visual Indicator
Battery LED blinks in sync with Main Alarm LED.
Pulse Oximeter Sensor LED blinks in sync with
Main Alarm LED.
Pulse Quality LED blinks in sync with Main
Alarm LED.
Amber error code appears in main display area.
Adjustment Options
Off, 80 to 100
Off, 50 to 95
Off, 75 to 275
Off, 30 to 110
Step Value
1% SpO
2
1% SpO
2
5 BPM
5 BPM
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