Operator's Manual

Monitoring with the TM80/TM70 at the CMS Physiological Alarms
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12.3 Physiological Alarms
At the CMS, you can view and change the physiological alarm limits and alarm levels in
the [Alarm Setup] menu. For details on how enter the [Alarm Setup] menu, see BeneVi-
sion Central Monitoring System Operator’s Manual (P/N 046-007960-00).
12.4 Factory Default Parameter Alarm Settings
The following table lists the factory default alarm settings for all parameters.
WARNING
• Be aware that the devices in your care area may each have different
alarm settings to suit different patients. Always check that the alarm set-
tings are appropriate for your patient before you start monitoring.
• A potential hazard can exist if different alarm presets are used for the
same or similar equipment in any single area, such as an intensive care
unit or cardiac operating room.
• Make sure that the alarm limits settings are appropriate for your patient
before monitoring.
• When monitoring patients that are not continuously attended by a clini-
cal operator, properly configure the alarm system and adjust alarm set-
tings as per the patient's condition.
• Setting alarm limits to extreme values may cause the alarm system to
become ineffective. For example, high oxygen levels may predispose a
premature infant to retrolental fibroplasia. If this is a consideration do
NOT set the high alarm limit to 100%, which is equivalent to switching
the alarm off.
• If you switch off all arrhythmia alarms, the CMS cannot give any arrhyth-
mia alarms. Always keep the patient under close surveillance.