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Chapter 6
ALARMS
Alarms, triggered by a vital sign that appears abnormal or by technical problems of the monitor, are indicated
to the user by visual and audible alarm indications.
6.1 Alarm Categories
By nature, the monitor’s alarms can be classified into three categories: physiological alarms, technical alarms
and prompt messages.
1. Physiological alarms
Physiological alarms, also called patient status alarms, are triggered by a monitored parameter value that
violates set alarm limits or an abnormal patient condition. Physiological alarm messages are displayed in the
physiological alarm area.
2. Technical alarms
Technical alarms, also called system status alarms, are triggered by a device malfunction or a patient data
distortion due to improper operation or mechanical problems. Technical alarm messages are displayed in the
technical alarm area.
3. Prompt messages
Prompt messages are not alarm messages. Apart from the physiological and technical alarm messages, the
monitor will show some messages telling the system status or patient status. Messages of this kind are includ-
ed in the prompt message category and usually displayed in the prompt information area. Some prompt mes-
sages that indicate arrhythmia events are displayed in the physiological alarm area. For some measurements,
their related prompt messages are displayed in their respective parameter windows.