Disabling Or Enabling The Patient Circuit Disconnect Alarm - GE iVent 201 Series User's Reference Manual

Figure 145: The Low Tidal Volume Alarm Range Pop-Up Window

Disabling or Enabling the Patient Circuit Disconnect Alarm

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4. Turn the Control Knob to adjust the percentage between 0% (Off) and 85%.
5. Press the dial to confirm the settings.
6. You are returned to the Alarm Settings screen. Dial and select Accept to
accept the Alarm Options settings.
When ventilating with Adaptive Bi-Level, under some circumstances it is
appropriate to turn off the Patient Circuit Disconnect Alarm.
The default setting for the Patient Circuit Disconnect Alarm is ON. It
should be shut off under medical discretion ONLY if necessary. Be sure
that you are operating in accordance with facility policy and patient
needs.
This option is available in Adaptive Bi-Level mode only.
To disable the patient disconnect alarm:
1. From the Main screen select Menu – Alarm Settings - Options. The Alarm
Options screen is displayed.
2. Dial the Control Knob until Patient Circuit Disconnect is selected. The state
of the Alarm (ON or OFF) is shown in the right column of the screen.
3. Press the Control Knob. An ON/OFF selection pop up window appears
(Figure 146).
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