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Introduction Operations
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5.1.9 Changing Patient Alarms
If configured by the NetGuard System Administrator, Patient level heart rate alarm thresholds
may be configured on an individual patient basis by accessing the Patient Alarms form
(shown in FIGURE 5-12). This form allows heart rate thresholds for an individual patient to be
different from the System level and Patient level alarm thresholds, which are both configured
by the NetGuard System Administrator. If individual Patient level alarms have been enabled,
the Patient Detail form will display an Alarms button. If the Alarms button is not
displayed, this indicates that Patient level alarms were not enabled by the administrator.
When a patient’s alarm thresholds are changed, the configured Patient level heart rate alarm
thresholds will be overridden.
FIGURE 5-12 Patient Alarms Form
To change Patient level alarm thresholds:
1. In the NetGuard Monitor view, select the applicable Monitor Group tab.
2. Select the patient’s bed.
3. In the Patient Detail form, select the Menu button.
4. In the Patient Menu form, select the Alarms button.
5. Enter a valid User Name and Password in the Authentication dialog, and then select the
Authenticate button.
6. Select the buttons to increase or decrease the high and low heart rate
thresholds.
• The high heart rate threshold is between 100 and the System level high value plus (+)
1 bpm. The default is value is 100 bpm.
• The low heart rate threshold is between the System level low value minus (-) 1 bpm and
60 bpm. The default is value is 60 bpm.
7. Optional - select the Reset button to revert back to the original threshold settings.
8. Once the edits are complete, select the Update button.
NOTE: The Update button will not become enabled until a change
has been made in the form.