7.3.10 High Epap Alarm; Low Epap Alarm - Breas Vivo 3 Clinician Manual

7.3.10 High EPAP Alarm

Property
Alarm text
Priority
Alarm condition
Possible cause
Reset criteria
Ventilator action
Setting range
7.3.11

Low EPAP Alarm

Property
Alarm text
Priority
Alarm condition
Possible cause
Reset criteria
Ventilator action
Setting range
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Description
High EPAP
Medium
A High EPAP alarm will be given when EPAP has gone 30%
above the set value for 3 breaths.
• Blocked leakage port.
• Too short expiratory time.
• Changes in airway resistance and or compliance.
EPAP has gone below the alarm limit (lower than 30% above
the set value).
The Vivo 3 will continue treatment according to the current
settings.
• On
• Off
Description
Low EPAP
Medium
A Low EPAP alarm will be given when EPAP has gone 30%
below the set value for 3 breaths.
• Excessive leakage.
EPAP has gone above the alarm limit (higher than 30%
below the set value).
The Vivo 3 will continue treatment according to the current
settings.
• On
• Off
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Vivo 3 Clinician's Manual