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Chapter 3 Device Alarms
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Note: If multiple alarms occur
at the same time, only the
highest priority alarm will be
active. The precedence is in the
following order: high priority,
medium priority, then low
priority. When multiple priority
alarms are active, the highest
priority LED light displays and
the highest priority audible
indicator sounds. On the display
screen, the last highest priority
alarm displays.
Note: Informational messages
are a lower precedence than
alarms and will not display on
the screen if any alarm is active.
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3. Device Alarms
This chapter describes the ventilator alarms and what you should do
if an alarm occurs.
There are three types of alarms:
High Priority – Require immediate response by the •
operator
Medium Priority – Require prompt response by the •
operator
Low Priority – Require operator awareness. These alarms •
alert you to a change in the ventilator status.
Additionally, the ventilator also displays informational messages and
conrmation alerts that notify you of conditions that need attention
but are not alarm conditions.
Audible and Visual Alarm Indicators
When an alarm condition occurs:
The alarm LED indicator on the Alarm Silence/Indicator •
button lights
The audible alarm sounds •
A message appears on the screen describing the type of •
alarm