Alarm Descriptions - Respironics BiPAP Focus Operator's Manual

Alarm Descriptions

Table 4 summarizes alarms. When more than one corrective action is
listed, follow them in order until the alarm is resolved. If the suggested
corrective actions do not resolve the problem, provide alternate breathing
support and contact a qualified service technician.
Alarm Message
Apnea
(auto-resets)
Apnea Rate
(#Apnea)
(no auto-reset)
Batt. Charge
Failure
(no auto-reset)
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Table 4: BiPAP Focus Alarms
Description
The patient has not
triggered a spontaneous
breath within the set Apnea
Alarm period.
Auto-resets when patient
triggers a spontaneous
breath.
NOTE: Timed breaths are
not used in determining
apnea duration.
The number of periods (10
second or more) in the
previous hour where the
patient has not initiated a
spontaneous breath, has
exceeded the #Apnea per
hour alarm setting.
NOTE: The number
periods for the first hour is
estimated.
NOTE: Pressing
Reset when the Apnea Rate
(#Apnea) Alarm is active,
will clear the
display to 0.
Battery not connected or
voltage remains low after
recharge.
Corrective Action
Check patient and settings.
Check patient and settings.
of
Alarm
#Apnea
Check battery connection.
Replace battery.
Alarms
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