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ACCESSORIES
RESPIRATION RATE MONITORING MESSAGES
Table 2 indicates the Monitor Messages associated with the RR parameter:
Message
RR < [lower limit]
RR > [upper limit]
RR out of range
(too high)
RR lead off
RR artifact
21-22-0335 Rev D
Parameter
Possible Cause
Value
The patient's respiration
rate has fallen below the
[number]
current lower alarm limit.
The patient's respiration
[number]
rate has risen above the
current upper alarm limit.
The patient's respiration
rate has risen above the
maximum value the
monitor can accurately
detect.
---
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
---
Bad electrode contact
Table 4: Resp Monitoring Message
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 monitor.
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.
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