EDAN iM3 User Manual page 57

Vital Signs Monitor User Manual
2. Medium level alarms
A medium level alarm warns the operator of a medium priority alarm condition which
requires prompt operator response. Failure to respond to the cause of the alarm condition is
likely to result in reversible injury of the patient.
3. Low level alarms
A low level alarm reminds the operator of a low priority alarm condition which requires
response. And the response time for a low priority alarm condition can be greater than that for
a medium priority alarm condition. Failure to respond to the cause of the alarm condition is
likely to result in discomfort or reversible minor injury of the patient.
The high/medium/low-level alarms are indicated by the system in following different ways:
Standard
Alarm level
High
Medium
Low
The sound pressure range for standard audible alarm signals is from 45 dB to 85 dB.
When different level alarms occur at the same time, alarm sound and alarm indicator prompt the
highest level alarm, alarm messages display in turn.
The parameter area has two flash methods to prompt alarms: background flash and text flash.
User can click respective parameter area to enter parameter setup menu > Alarm > Visual
Effect:
1. Text Flash: text flashes with frequency of 1 Hz.
2. Background Flash: background flashes with frequency of 1 Hz.
Prompt
Mode is "DO-DO-DO------DO-DO, DO-DO-DO------DO-DO", which
is triggered once every 8-10 seconds. The alarm indicator flashes in red,
with frequency of 1.4 Hz～2.8 Hz. The alarm message flashes with red
background, and the symbol *** is displayed at the alarm area.
Mode is "DO-DO-DO", which is triggered once every 23-25 seconds.
The alarm indicator flashes in yellow, with frequency of 0.4 Hz～0.8
Hz. The alarm message flashes with yellow background, and the symbol
** is displayed at the alarm area.
Mode is "DO-", which is triggered once every 28-30 seconds. When
physiological alarm is triggered, the alarm indicator is constantly
yellow. While for technical alarm, the alarm indicator is constantly blue.
The alarm message flashes with yellow background, and the symbol * is
displayed at the alarm area.
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Alarms