Directions for use
Respiration rate alarms and messages
Message
RR out of range (too
high)
RR lead off
RR artifact
RR > [upper limit]
RR < [lower limit]
Possible cause
The patient's RR is too high for
accurate measurement.
Electrical interferences from
other devices.
Signal disturbed due to frequent
artifacts caused by bad
electrode contact.
Electrode loose/defective.
Patient has moved.
Interferences by other devices.
Bad electrode.
RR is higher or lower than alarm
limit.
Monitoring and Measurements
Suggested action
Check the patient.
Remove source of the interference.
Check and reapply/replace electrodes if
required.
Check and reapply/replace electrodes.
Calm the patient.
Remove source of the interference.
Check/replace electrodes.
Check the patient.
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