Alarms And Alerts - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

Clinician's Position for Alarm Monitoring
CareFusion recommends that the clinician's position should be at a distance no greater than 1 meter to
monitor visual alarm signals, four meters to monitor alarm condition and priority, and in proximity of the
device so that any auditory alarm can be heard. The distance to monitor auditory alarms will vary
depending upon your facility's acoustics and ambient sound. Auditory alarms signal sound pressure
levels that are less than ambient levels can impede the clinician's recognition of an alarm condition and
the alarm system.
Color is used in the title and prompt bars to help communicate the following types of information.
Communication
Normal Operation
Guardrails limit
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Pertinent message
Informational
Alarms and malfunctions
Alerts and alarms are indicated by a combination of audible
tones, visual flashing behavior, and a descriptive message on
either the PC unit or scrolling module marquee.
Alarms notify the clinician of a potential or an actual hazardous
condition.
Appendix Section
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015

Alarms and Alerts

Display Color
Color
Blue All messages other than noted below (normal operating displays).
Yellow Visual message indicating a Limit was exceeded.
Yellow Visual message that calls attention to a programming parameter or to the infusion status.
Green Visual message.
Red Visual message indicating an error or system inconsistency occurred.
Definitions
Description
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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