CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual page 408

Alarm Message
BATTERY
DISCHARGED
POWERING DOWN
CHANNEL
DISCONNECTED
CHANNEL ERROR
CHECK IV SET
CHECK SENSOR -
ELECTRIC/
OPTIC
INTERFERENCE
CHECK SENSOR -
EXCESS AMBIENT
LIGHT
CHECK SENSOR -
HIGH PULSE
AMPLITUDE
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Alarms and Alerts (continued)
Alarms (continued)
Device Priority
PC unit HIgh
Syringe High
PCA
Pump
SpO
2
EtCO
2
Syringe High
PCA
Pump
SpO
2
EtCO
2
Pump High
SpO Medium
2
SpO2 Medium
SpO2 Medium
Alarms
Meaning
The battery is completely
discharged and the device is
powering down.
Module(s) have either been
disconnected while in operation,
or have a non-recoverable error.
A malfunction is detected on the
module.
The administration set is not
properly installed. Infusion stops
on affected module.
External interference on SpO
sensor.
SpO2 sensor is detecting
excessive light.
An artifact is interfering with the
pulse reading.
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
Response
Plug in or replace the device and
restart the modules.
To silence the alarm and clear the
message from screen, press the
CONFIRM soft key. Reattach the
module, if desired, ensuring it is
securely "clicked" into place at Channel
Release Latch. If the alarm is still
present, replace the module.
Clear the channel error pop-up by
pressing the CONFIRM softkey. Power
down the system, or continue use of
functional units, or replace the affected
channel with an operable module.
Close the roller clamp, remove and
reinstall the administration set, close
the door, open the roller clamp, and
then press the RESTART key.
Check the sensor. Identify the source
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of external interference if it is other than
sensor.
Check the sensor. Remove or reduce
the lighting. Cover or reposition the
sensor.
Check the sensor. Relocate the sensor
to a site with less artifact interference.
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