Setting
Flow Pattern
PEEP
Sigh
Circuit Disconnect
Low Inspiratory Pressure
High Inspiratory Pressure
Apnea
All other alarms
B. Verify the Alarm
Wait up to 40 seconds and verify the following alarm signals:
•
The High Priority audible indicator sounds
•
A red light flashes on the Alarm Indicator/Audio
Pause button
•
The Low Inspiratory Pressure alarm condition
appears on the screen, highlighted in red
C. Modify Ventilator Alarm Settings
Modify the Low Inspiratory Pressure setting to match the one
shown below in Table 14.
Setting
Low Inspiratory Pressure
D. Verify Reset
Wait 40 seconds and verify the following auto-reset conditions:
•
The High Priority audible indicator has stopped
sounding
•
The red light on the Alarm Indicator/Audio Pause
button has stopped flashing
Value
Ramp
4 cm H
O
2
Off
Off
40 cm H
O
2
60 cm H
O
2
Off
Off
Value
6 cm H
O
2
Table 14 - Modify Low
Inspiratory Pressure Alarm
Setting
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