Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 147

• Permanent alarms OFF
Some units may have the option for alarms to be disabled permanently that is they
will not turn on until the user presses the ALARMS ON/OFF key. This option is only
available if selected internally on the AutoCAT
routine situations. If this option is available, it will appear above the seventh
multi-function key in the alarms display. To activate this function:
Press ALARMS ON/OFF to display times for alarms OFF.
Press PERMANENT OFF.
A message will appear asking you to confirm this selection, if you press
PERMANENT OFF again, the alarms will be inactive indefinitely.
The ALARMS OFF warning message will appear above the ECG waveform and
the Bell will appear, WITHOUT any time.
Permanent alarms OFF should be used with extreme caution. The AutoCAT
at all times when this mode is selected. Alarms should be reinitiated as soon as possible to reduce the risk of
Do not ignore alarm messages. Do not turn off alarms except for brief periods while correcting an alarm
condition. After an alarm condition has been corrected, use the ON control key in the ALARMS section of
NOTE: Automatic condensation removal and automatic IAB refill are only available
when the alarms are ON.
® 2 Series and should not be used in
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negative sequelae to the patient.
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the keypad to re-enable the alarms.
6 . O p e r a t i n g P r o c e d u r e s
6 . 1 : O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
2 Series should be monitored
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Permanent Alarms OFF
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