Alarms - GE B20 User Manual

Alarms

Safety precautions
Warnings
• Verify alarm processing is active and no arrhythmia occurred
during power interruption.
• Latched alarms are not retained through monitor reset if alarm
condition is been removed.
• Do not rely on secondary alarm system for receipt of alarm
signal.
• Observe patient frequently while alarms or audio are paused or
off.
• No alarm sound during Audio Pause.
• The audible alarm signal can be paused by central station.
• ALARMS - Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for
patient monitoring. Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level or
off during patient monitoring may result in a hazard to the
patient. Remember that the most reliable method of patient
monitoring combines close personal surveillance with correct
operation of monitoring equipment. After connecting the
monitor to the central station and/or nurse-call system, verify
the function of the alarm system. The functions of the alarm
system for monitoring of the patient must be verified at regular
intervals.
• Make sure alarms are active and set according to patient
condition.
• Only the latest and highest priority alarm is sent to CARESCAPE
Network.
• ACCURACY - If the accuracy of any value displayed on the
monitor, central station, or printed on a graph strip is
questionable, determine the patient's vital signs by alternative
means. Verify that all equipment is working correctly.
• A potential hazard can exist if different alarm presets are used
for the same or similar equipment in any single area.
• The same or similar equipment used in any single area with
different alarm presets, may present a hazard.
• Audible alarm automatically can be sounded when monitor
starting up.
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