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M3A Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Alarm
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5.4 Parameter Alarm
WARNING
1 Prior to monitoring, make sure that the alarm limit settings are appropriate for your
patient.
2 Setting alarm limits to extreme values may cause the alarm system to become
ineffective.
In Main Menu > Alarm Setup, you can check and set the alarm limit or alarm status. The setup
is isolated from each other.
When a parameter alarm is OFF, an icon displays near the parameter. If the alarms are
turned off individually, they must be turned on individually.
For the parameters whose alarm is set to ON, the alarm will be triggered when at least one of
them exceeds alarm limits. The following actions take place:
1. Alarm message displays on the screen as described in alarm mode;
2. The monitor beeps in its corresponding alarm class and volume;
3. Alarm lamp flashes.
5.5 When an Alarm Occurs
NOTE:
When an alarm occurs, you should always check the patient's condition first.
The alarm message appears in Information area of the screen. It is needed to identify the alarm
and act appropriately, according to the cause of the alarm.
1. Check the patient's condition.
2. Identify the cause of the alarm.
3. Identify which parameter is alarming or which alarm is happening.
4. When the cause of the alarm is cleared, check that the alarm is working properly.
You will find the alarm messages for the individual parameters in their appropriate parameter
chapters of this manual.
5.6 Testing Alarms
When you switch the monitor on, a selftest is started. You must check that the alarm indicator
lights and that you hear a single tone. This indicates that the visible and audible alarm indicators
are functioning correctly. For further testing of individual measurement alarms, perform the
measurement on yourself or use a simulator. Adjust alarm limits and check that appropriate alarm
behavior is observed.