Veterinary monitor user’s manual
Chapter 6-6
6.6 Parameter Alarm
The setup for parameter alarm is in their menus. In the menu for a specific parameter,
you can check and set the alarm limit, alarm status. The setup is isolated from each other.
When a parameter alarm is off, a symbol “
” displays near the parameter. If the
alarms are turned off individually, they must be turned on individually.
For the parameters whose alarm switch is set to ON, the alarm will be triggered when at
least one of them exceeds alarm limit. The following actions take place:
1. Alarm message displays on the screen as described in alarm mode;
2. The monitor beeps in its corresponding alarm class and volume;
3. If alarm recording is on, the recorder starts alarm recording at set interval.
6.7 When an Alarm Occurs
Note: When an alarm occurs, you should always check the patient’s condition
first.
Check the alarm message appeared on the screen. It is needed to identify the alarm and
act appropriately, according to the cause of the alarm.
1. Check the patient’s condition.
2. Identify which parameter is alarming or which kind of alarm it is.
3. Identify the cause of the alarm.
4. Silence the alarm, if necessary.
5. When cause of alarm has been over, check that the alarm is working properly.
You will find the alarm messages for the individual parameter in their appropriate
parameter chapters of this manual.
6.8 Alarm Description and Prompt
6.8.1
ECG Alarm
Physiological Alarm:
Message
Cause
Alarm Level
HR too high
HR measuring value is above the upper
alarm limit
User-selectable
HR too low
HR measuring value is below the lower
alarm limit
User-selectable