INSIGHT Vital Signs Plus ECG Operator's Manual page 37

6.4 ECG Alarm Information and Prompt Information
Alarm Information
There are two kinds of alarms in ECG measurement: physiological alarm and
technical alarm. At the same time, various prompt messages may be generated in
the process of ECG measurement. When these alarms or prompts appear, the visual
and auditory representations of the monitor can refer to the relevant description in the
chapter of alarm settings. On the display screen, physiological alarm and general
prompt information (general alarm) are displayed in the alarm area of the monitor,
while technical alarm is displayed in the information area of the monitor.
The following classification list describes some alarms that may be generated by this
measurement.
Physiological Alarm
Notification
HR High
HR Low
PVC High
Technical Alarm
Notification
RA shedding
LA shedding
LL shedding
V1 shedding
Reason
HR measured value is higher than the set alarm
upper limit
HR measured value is lower than the set alarm lower
limit
PVCHR measured value is higher than the set alarm
upper limit
Reason
The electrocardiograph electrode
does not have good contact with the
animal or the electrocardiograph
cable falls off from the monitor.
34
Solution
Ensure that
electrodes, leads and
cables are connected
properly.
all