Fukuda DYASCOPE 8000 Series, Operation Manual

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Chapter 7 Alarm Function General Description
Classification and Level of the Alarm
The classification and level of the alarms are explained below.
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Alarm Classification
The alarms displayed on this equipment are classified as follows.
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Alarm Level
The alarms are classified to Level S (top priority), Level H (high priority, urgent), Level M (medium priority,
caution), Level L (low priority, status), and Notification, and the message will be displayed according to the priority
of Level S > Level H > Level M > Level L > Notification.
The displayed messages will flash in red and white for Level S, red for Level H, yellow for Level M, blue for Level
L, and white for Notification.
CAUTION
 When more than one alarms of the same priority are generated, the newer alarm message
will be displayed.
Alarm Classification Details
Vital Alarm Alarms generated based on vital information. Includes numeric data alarms and arrhythmia alarms.
Arrhythmia Alarm Alarms based on arrhythmia analysis. (Ex.: Asystole, VF)
Numeric Data Alarm Alarms based on numeric data. (ex.: Upper HR, Lower BP1)
Equipment Alarm Alarms based on measurement status.
Includes alarms of arrhythmia status, measurement status, external equipment.
Arrhythmia Status Arrhythmia analysis condition such as noise, etc.
(Ex.: ECG Low, ECG Artifact)
Measurement Status Measurement status condition such as noise, etc. (Ex.: Lead-OFF, Check SpO
2
Sensor)
External Equipment
Alarm Alarms output from external equipment. (Ex.: Ventilator Alarm)
System Status Alarms related to the main unit and connected equipment. (Ex.: Check PHS comm., Check Data
Server Comm.)
Printer Status Alarms related to printer. (Ex.: Check Cassette)
Alarm Priority, Level Details Alarm Sound Displayed Color
Top Priority S Top Priority Alarm Continuous Red/white
High Priority H Life Threatening Alarm Continuous Red
Medium Priority M Cautionary Alarm 5 seconds interval Yellow
Low Priority L Treatment Needed
Alarm 15 seconds interval Blue
Notification N Notification Alarm Display Only White