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Alarm condition Priority Delay Meaning
High FiO
2
(HPO) Low <5 s The FiO₂ target is above the selected High Oxygen Alarm threshold for its
intended clinical environment (range 30–95% or Off, default: 95%, see Airvo 3
Technical Manual). Check FiO
2
is appropriate for the patient’s condition. Reduce
FiO
2
to the normal range when it is appropriate to do so.
Pulse oximetry alarms
Pulse Ox Disconnected Med. <1 s The pulse oximetry accessories have become disconnected. Reconnect pulse
oximetry accessories.
Pulse Ox Communication
Failure
Med. <10 s The Airvo 3 is unable to communicate with the pulse oximeter. Check that the
USB connector cable, sensor adapter cable and sensor cables are all properly
connected. Replace the sensor cable, adapter cable then USB connector cable in
turn if the problem persists.
No Pulse Ox Sensor
Connected
Med. <1 s A pulse oximetry sensor cable was not detected or is inoperable. Check that the
sensor cable is properly connected to the USB connector cable or replace the
sensor cable if necessary.
Pulse Ox Sensor Off
Patient
Med. <1 s The pulse oximeter is no longer receiving SpO
2
measurements from the patient.
Check that the sensor is properly attached to a suitable measurement site on
the patient.
No SpO
2
Reading Med. <16 s The pulse oximeter is not sending valid SpO
2
measurements.
Check the sensor, cable and USB interface. Try replacing each component in turn
until the problem is resolved.
No Pulse Rate Reading Med. <16 s The pulse oximeter is not sending valid Pulse Rate measurements.
Check the sensor, cable and USB interface. Try replacing each component in turn
until the problem is resolved.
Pulse Ox Not Recognized Med. <10 s The selected pulse oximeter has not been recognised. Please remove or change
oximeter.
Physiological alarms
Low SpO
2
High <15 s Check your patient. The SpO
2
measurement has decreased below the Low SpO
2
alarm threshold. Check that the alarm setting is appropriate for your patient
(Range: 1–98%, default 85%, see Airvo 3 Technical Manual).
High SpO
2
Med. <15 s Check your patient. The SpO
2
measurement has exceeded the High SpO
2
alarm
threshold. Check that the alarm setting is appropriate for your patient (Range:
2–99% or Off, default Off, see Airvo 3 Technical Manual).
Disinfection alarms
Disinfection Failed to
Hold Temperature
Med. <3 min The Airvo 3 cannot heat up to the required disinfection temperature. Check:
• the disinfection tube blue connector is connected to the top of the outlet
elbow,
• the disinfection tube red end is connected to the left hand chamber port,
• the disinfection filter is connected to the right hand chamber port,
Then restart the device. If the problem is not resolved, replace the disinfection
tube and outlet elbow in turn. If the issue persists, contact your service
representative.
Over Temperature
Detected
Med <5 s The Airvo 3 detected higher than expected temperatures during the
disinfection cycle. Check:
• the disinfection tube blue connector is connected to the top of the outlet
elbow,
• the disinfection tube red end is connected to the left hand chamber port,
• the disinfection filter is connected to the right hand chamber port,
Then restart the device. If the problem is not resolved, replace the disinfection
tube and outlet elbow in turn. If the issue persists, contact your service
representative.