Dräger Babylog 8000 plus Instructions For Use Manual page 106

Troubleshooting
Failure of the power supply
If the power supply fails, the device triggers a
power supply failure alarm. The ventilation settings
and the alarm limits remain saved even in the
event of a power supply failure.
 Restore the power supply immediately, see
page 50.
Alarm – Cause – Remedy
Alarm messages are displayed in a separate field
in the current dialog window.
In the following table, the alarm messages are
listed in alphabetical order. The table shows
possible causes for an alarm and corresponding
remedies. Causes and remedies must be worked
through in the order listed until the alarm has been
resolved.
Alarm message
Airway pressure high
Exp. valve opened
Airway pressure high
Inspiration cancelled
Airway pressure low
Apnoea
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Or:
 Disconnect the patient from the device and
immediately resume ventilation using another,
independent ventilator.
Cause
Increased pressure in the breath-
ing circuit. The expiratory and
emergency breathing valves
have been opened to relieve
pressure in the breathing circuit.
Device malfunction.
Increased pressure in the breath-
ing circuit. Mechanical inspiration
has been shortened to relieve
pressure in the system.
Device malfunction.
Leakage or disconnection
Inspiratory or expiratory flow set
too low.
The patient's spontaneous
breathing is interrupted.
Instructions for use Babylog 8000 plus SW 5.n
Remedy
Check the breathing circuit and
expiratory valve and replace if
necessary.
Contact DrägerService.
Check the breathing circuit and
replace if necessary.
Contact DrägerService.
Check the breathing circuit for
leakages in the connections.
Increase flow.
Apply controlled ventilation.