6.3.3
High PEEP Alarm
Property
Alarm text
Priority
Alarm condition
Possible cause
Reset criteria
Ventilator action
Setting range
114
Alarms
User manual
Description
High PEEP
Medium
A High PEEP alarm will be given when the measured
PEEP is 30% above the set value for more than 15 seconds
•
Blocked leakage port.
•
Too short expiratory time.
•
Changes in airway resistance and or compliance.
•
Malfunction of the exhalation valve.
•
Blocked exhalation valve.
PEEP has gone below the alarm limit (lower than 30%
above the set value).
The Vivo 45 LS will continue treatment according to the
current settings.
•
On
•
Off
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