CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual page 364

Waveforms can be used to troubleshoot problems with
equipment or monitor configuration, as well as to monitor a
patient's clinical status. The following graphs are examples
of common problems identifiable through waveform analysis.
These are examples only and do not represent all potential
abnormal waveforms. Abnormal waveforms are not always
associated with alarms.
Waveform
Hypoventilation
Hyperventilation
Partial Airway Obstruction
Hypoventilation with Shallow
Breathing
No Breath Detected
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Waveform Analysis (Continued)
Possible Causes
• overmedication
• respiratory distress
• relaxation of upper airway
• head position
• medication effect
• low tidal volume
• apnea
• very shallow breathing
• overmedication
• displaced cannula
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
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