User Manual

ALARMS
PatientNet Operator’s Manual, v1.04, 10001001-00X, Draft 113
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Alarm Configuration
Alarm settings are made at the system-wide level and at the patient level. System-wide
alarm settings apply to all alarms and are set by the system administrator.
Alarm settings are made at the patient level to tailor alarms according to individual
patient needs. To configure patient alarms, you must open the Alarm Configuration
screen.
To open the Alarm Configuration screen:
1. Click on the Setup button in the toolbar
2. Click on the Alarm Config button in the Application window.
Note: The Alarm Config button is enabled and disabled by your System Adminis-
trator. If this button is disabled, check with your System Administrator for
details.
3. The Alarm configuration application opens.
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Fig. 54. Alarm configuration screen
System Alarm Configuration
The behavior of alarm indicators when the alarming event is no longer present can be
configured by a system-wide “latch” setting, which can be changed by the system
administrator. Consult the system administrator to determine the appropriate latch set-
ting to use for your facility.
Patient Alarm Configuration
Automatic Printing of Alarm-Triggered Events
It may be helpful to have hard copies of alarmed events for the patient’s file. To have
these events printed automatically on the recorder or laser printer, toggle the Record
button to On. (The Record button is not available for ventilator patients.)