Alarms - Welch Allyn Connex Directions For Use Manual

Alarms

The central station presents physiological alarms and technical alarms.
Alarm types
Type
High-priority alarms are defined by the device.
See the device directions for use.
Central station-generated alarms based on loss
of connection with any patient monitor due to a
low or depleted battery.
EarlySense-generated alarm caused by a
patient exiting the bed
Medium-priority alarms are defined by the
device. See the device directions for use.
Low-priority alarms defined by the central
station include technical alarms. Other low-
priority alarms are defined by the device. See
the device directions for use.
Very-low priority alarms are technical alarms
that do not impact patient safety. To view
these alarms, do the following:
1. Click on the alarming patient tile.
2. Click Device Details.
3. View the alarm in the Device Message
Area.
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The minimum alarm sound pressure level for all alarms is greater than or equal to 45
dB, and the maximum alarm sound pressure level is less than or equal to 67 dB.
Priority
High
High
High
Medium
Low
Very low
WARNING Whenever possible, do not rely on visual alarm notifications
alone while monitoring patients. If you must rely on visual alarm
notifications, maintain a clear line of sight with the central station or the
patient monitor. For audio alarm notifications, set the volume as needed
considering the environment and ambient noise levels. Verify that the alarm
is audible to a clinician working at the maximum distance from the central
station or the patient monitor.
Color
Alarm audio tone
Red 10-pulse tone.
Red 10-pulse tone.
Red Alternate 10-pulse tone.
Yellow 3-pulse tone.
Yellow 1-pulse tone.
Cyan None.
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