Pulse Oximetry Monitoring Messages - ZOE PPM3 User Manual

5.5. Pulse Oximetry Monitoring Messages

Note – Factory default SpO
Settings chapter.
Message
SpO < [lower limit]
2
SpO > [upper limit]
2
HR < [lower limit]
Note – When PR is
sourced from SpO the
2
Pulse Rate is labeled in
cyan as "HR (SpO2)" in
the HR parameter box.
PR alarm conditions
annunciate as HR
alarms.
HR > [upper limit]
Note – When PR is
sourced from SpO the
2
Pulse Rate is labeled in
cyan as "HR (SpO2)" in
the HR parameter box.
PR alarms use the HR
alarm limit settings. PR
alarm conditions
annunciate as HR
alarms.
April 2019
Pulse Oximetry Monitoring
alarm and limit settings may be found in the PPM3 Monitor
2
Parameter
Possible Cause
Value
The patient's oxygen
saturation has fallen
below the current lower
[number]
alarm limit.
The patient's oxygen
saturation has risen
above the current upper
[number]
alarm limit.
The patient's pulse rate
[number] has fallen below the
current lower alarm limit.
The patient's pulse rate
[number] has risen above the
current upper alarm limit.
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
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
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