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Chapter 8. Alarms and messages
Responding to alarms
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Alarms and messages on the ventilator alert you to situations that require your
attention. The ventilator can also actuate remote alarms. Figure 8-1 on page 2
shows the visual alarm characteristics. Table 8-2 on page 8-6 summarizes the
different types of alarm and tells you how to respond to each.
WARNING: If AC power fails and the backup battery is not installed or is depleted, an
audible and visual alarm annunciates for at least 2 minutes. Immediately
discontinue ventilator use and secure an alternative means of ventilation.
As in most ventilators with passive exhalation ports, when power is lost,
sufficient air is not provided through the circuit and exhaled air may be
rebreathed.
NOTE: If an alarm persists for no apparent reason, discontinue ventilator use
and contact Philips.
Respond to an alarm as follows:
1. Approach the patient immediately. Secure sufficient and effective
ventilation for the patient. You may silence the alarm if possible.
2. Correct the alarm condition, referring to the alarm messages in
Table 8-2.
You can modify alarm settings at any time through the Alarm Settings tab.
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