Latching Alarms
Alarms
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A
√
mark appears before the alarm message, indicating that the alarm is
acknowledged.
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The color of the parameter numeric background corresponds with the alarm
priority, but the parameter numeric does not flash.
6.9.2
Resetting Technical Alarms
After the alarm system is reset, technical alarms give the following alarm indicators:
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The
symbol appears in the message area.
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Some technical alarms are cleared and no alarm indications are given.
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Some technical alarms are changed to prompt messages.
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For some technical alarms, the alarm sound will be silenced, the alarm light will
continue to indicate the alarm, a
√
markwill appear before the alarm message.
For details about the indications of technical alarms when the alarm system is reset, refer
to
"Technical Alarm Messages at the TM80/TM70" on page 15 - 5
6.10
Latching Alarms
When physiological alarms are latched, the time when the alarm is last triggered is dis-
played behind the alarm message. Besides, resetting or pausing alarms via the TM80/
TM70 or the CentralStation clears latched alarms.
6.11
Actions When an Alarm Occurs
When an alarm occurs, observe the following steps and take proper actions:
1.
Check the patient’s condition.
2.
Confirm the alarming parameter or alarm category.
3.
Identify the source of the alarm.
4.
Take proper action to eliminate the alarm condition.
5.
Make sure the alarm condition is corrected.
For more information, refer to
"Troubleshooting" on page 15 - 1
.
NOTE
•
Latching settings for physiological alarms are configured at the Cen-
tralStation. For more information on how to configure latching settings,
refer to
BeneVision Central Monitoring System Operator’s Manual (P/N
046-007960-00)
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