User's Manual Part 2

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4. Using Alarms and Messages
The 3880 MRI Patient Monitor features a comprehensive alarm system combining visual and
audible indicators. Alarms triggered by a vital sign or by a technical problem of the patient
monitor are indicated to the user by visual and audible alarm indications.
NOTE
• If any alarm recurs without apparent cause, verify the alarm limits are set appropriately.
Readjust the limit if necessary and ensure that the alarm limits chosen are clinically
appropriate for the patient being monitored.
4.1. Alarm Categories
! WARNING
• It is recommended that all 3880 systems be stored with the same settings to avoid any
confusion among users. A potential hazard can exist if different alarm presets are used
for the same or similar equipment in any single area.
4.1.1. Physiological Alarms
Physiological alarms, sometimes called patient status alarms, are triggered by a monitored
parameter value that violates alarm limits.
4.1.2. Technical Alarms
Technical alarms are triggered by improper operation or a device related issue. Technical alarm
messages are displayed in the Messages and Alerts area.
4.1.3. Messages
Apart from the physiological and technical alarm messages, the patient monitor will also show
some messages telling the system status such as CO
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zeroing. Messages of this kind are
displayed in the Messages and Alerts area. Messages associated with vital signs can be viewed
in section 6.
Messages
and Alerts
area