Respiration Monitoring Messages - ZOE PPM3 User Manual

Respiration Monitoring

4.5. Respiration Monitoring Messages

Note – Factory default RR alarm and limit settings may be found in the PPM3 Monitor
Settings chapter.
Message
RR < [lower limit]
RR > [upper limit]
RR out of range (too high)
RR lead off
RR artifact
4-4
Parameter
Possible Cause
Value
The patient's respiration
rate has fallen below the
[number]
current lower alarm limit.
The patient's respiration
rate has risen above the
[number]
current upper alarm limit.
The patient's respiration
rate has risen above the
maximum value the
monitor can accurately
detect.
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Electrical noise from
auxiliary equipment
Monitor confused by
signal artifact
Unplugged cable
Broken cable
Loose lead wire
Faulty lead wire
[blank]
Dried out electrode
Inoperable respiration
detection circuit
Intentional removal by
clinician
Patient movement
Electrical noise from
auxiliary equipment
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Bad electrode contact
N i g h t i n g a l e P P M 3 U s e r ' s G u i d e
Suggested Action
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Change the alarm limit if it is no longer
clinically appropriate.
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Change the alarm limit if it is no longer
clinically appropriate.
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Isolate the patient from auxiliary
equipment, if possible.
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.
Check to make sure all the lead wires
are still connected to the electrodes.
Check to make sure the lead wires are
securely connected to the PPM3.
Check to make sure there are no
broken lead wires.
Press ALARM SILENCE in the event of
intentional removal by clinician.
Turn monitor off, then back on
If message persists, contact Zoe
technical support.
Calm the patient.
Isolate the patient from auxiliary
equipment, if possible.
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.
April 2019