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Panorama™ Operating Instructions 0070-10-0690-01 2 - 23
Getting Started Quick Reference Guide
4. Select a digital parameter tile to change a digital parameter. Select a waveform tile to
change a waveform.
5. Select a parameter from the Parameter list.
6. Choose the Select button to confirm the choice.
For additional information regarding parameter display, refer to the ‘‘Display Tab’’ on page
5-40.
2.5.5 Patient Alarms
Patient alarms provide for customized alarm limits and responses based on patient need. For
additional information on patient alarms, refer to ‘‘Patient Alarm Setup Tab (Optional)’’ on
page 6-2.
Alarm Limits
Alarm limits are the configured threshold settings used to monitor patient parameters. If a
parameter does not fall within the configured threshold settings, an alarm occurs. When
using a bedside monitor, patient alarm limit information will continuously be transmitted
between the bedside monitor, the Panorama Central Station, ViewStation, and the
WorkStation.
WARNING: Changing the patient alarm limits at the WorkStation will
automatically change the patient alarm limits at the
Panorama Central Station AND the bedside monitor (if
applicable) for the selected patient tile.
To adjust alarm limits:
1. Select the Patient Alarms menu button.
2. Choose a patient tile by selecting its digital data or waveform area.
3. Select the Alarm Limits tab.
4. Select the parameter alarm limits to adjust. Use the slider bars to adjust the alarm limits.
To adjust alarm limits at the bedside monitor, refer to bedside monitor’s Operating
Instructions for the Passport 2
®
(P/N 0070-00-0649-XX), Spectrum
(P/N
0070-00-0648-XX), or Spectrum OR
(P/N 0070-00-0670-XX).
For additional information on Alarm Limits, refer to "Alarm Limits Tab (Patient)’’ on page 6-4.
Alarm Responses
Alarm Responses determine the behavior of alarms when an alarm violation occurs at the
Panorama Central Station.
To adjust alarm responses:
1. Select the Patient Alarms menu button.