User's Manual Part 2

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4.1.4. Alarm Levels
By severity, the patient monitor’s alarms can be classified into three categories: high priority,
medium priority and low priority.
NOTE
• All monitor alarms are categorized as medium priority, unless otherwise stated.
4.1.4.1. High Priority Alarms indicated by red Dome Light
Physiological Alarms
Technical Alarms
High Priority Alarm
Indicates Patient is in a life
threatening situation or a medium
priority alarm that has been
ignored and requires immediate
response.
Indicates a severe device
related issue which could
result in the system not
operating properly.
4.1.4.2. Medium Priority Alarms indicated by yellow Dome Light
Physiological Alarms
Technical Alarms
Medium Priority Alarm
Indicates serious but not life
threatening problems or a low
priority alarm that has been
ignored and requires prompt
operator attention.
Indicates a device related
issue or improper operation
that may compromise the
ability to monitor a patient
4.1.4.3. Low Priority Alarms indicated by blue Dome Light
Physiological Alarms
Technical Alarms
Low Priority Alarm
Indicates vital signs appear
abnormal and the operator needs
to be aware of this condition.
Indicates a device related
issue or operation which may
compromise certain monitor
functions but allow
monitoring to continue.
4.2. Visual Alarm Indications
When an alarm occurs, the patient monitor will indicate it to the user through visual and/or
audible alarm indications.
• Tri-Color Alarm Dome Light
• Alarm message
• Flashing numeric
• Flashing waveform
• Audible alarm tones
• Reminder tones