Alarm priorities
The background color of the alarm line indicates
the priority of the active alarm. The priority of alarm
messages is also displayed by exclamation marks.
Color of the
Priority of the alarm message
alarm line
Red back-
Warning
ground color
Yellow back-
Caution
ground color
Blue back-
Note
ground color
The alarm with the highest priority is signaled vis-
ually and acoustically.
For a list of causes and remedies, see "Alarm –
Cause – Remedy" on page 97.
Confirming alarms
The following alarms must be confirmed:
– Airway pressure high !!!
– Check settings !!
– Invalid date !
To confirm, press the rotary knob.
Instructions for use Carina SW 3.2n
!!!
Alarm with high prior-
ity
!!
Alarm with medium
priority
!
Alarm with low prior-
ity
Behavior of the
Action required
alarm LED
Alarm LED
Immediate action re-
flashes red
quired to avert acute
danger
Alarm LED
Quick action required to
flashes yellow
avert danger
Alarm LED
Attention and action re-
lights yellow
quired
Alarms
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