Mindray PM-60Vet, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
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When the alarm sound is switched off, the pulse oximeter will give no
audible alarm tones even if a new alarm occurs. Therefore the user
should be very careful about whether to switch off the alarm sound or
not.
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Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for patient
monitoring. Adjusting alarm volume to a low level may result in a hazard
to the patient. Always keep the patient under close surveillance.
5.4.3 Pausing the Alarm Tones
To pause the alarm tones, press the key. In this case,
„ The audible alarm is paused, but the alarm lamp remains lit and the alarm
message remains displayed;
„ The remaining alarm pause time is displayed in the alarm status area;
„ The symbol is displayed in the alarm status area.
Audible alarm starts again automatically after the alarm pause period expires. You can
also press the key to restart the audible alarm. The audible alarm is reactivated
automatically when:
„ The pulse oximeter is shut down and restarted.
„ The pulse oximeter is switched to a new operating mode
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The pulse oximeter enters or exits the standby mode
„ The pulse oximeter enters or exits the demo mode.
Alarm pause time can be adjusted and the default is 2 minute. To change the alarm
pause time,