Covidien Puritan Bennett 560 User Manual page 61

Table 3-2. Alarms and Corrective Actions (Continued)
Alarm Message or
Symptom
E SENS FAULT
OR CIRC LEAK
EXH VALVE LEAKAGE
FIO SENSOR MISSING
2
HIGH FIO
2
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Possible Reason(s) For The Alarm Event
Leak in the patient circuit, leak in patient
artificial airway or vented mask interface.
E sensitivity setting not properly adjusted.
Large leakage detected on the patient
circuit return limb during the inspiratory
phase.
Contaminated or defective exhalation flow
sensor.
There is no FIO sensor and FIO
2
active.
The level of oxygen being delivered to the
patient is higher than the Max FIO
Corrective Action(s)
Note:
Always consult the clinician before
changing PEEP, FIO
Rate settings.
Check and properly connect the patient
circuit connections.
Minimise the leak.
Ensure O
2
Reduce inspiratory time.
Increase E-Sensitivity setting.
Check tracheotomy cuff.
Refit mask.
Use non-vented mask.
Check E Sensitivity setting
Note:
Always consult the clinician before
changing PEEP, FIO
Rate settings.
Replace the exhalation valve and/or its
control tube.
Restart ventilator to see if alarm clears. If
not, have a qualified technician replace the
defective component(s) and call your
customer service representative.
If oxygen is to be delivered to the patient,
connect FIO
alarms are
2
If no oxygen is to be delivered to the
patient, deactivate FIO
Check the level of oxygen corresponds to
the patient's prescription or
Increase the FIO
Note:
limit set.
2
Always consult the clinician before
changing PEEP, FIO
Rate settings.
Alarms and Troubleshooting
, pressure, volume or
2
connector is removed.
, pressure, volume or
2
sensor.
2
alarms.
2
alarm threshold.
2
, pressure, volume or
2
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