PHILIPS Respironics Trilogy 202, User Manual

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Chapter 6 Ventilator Alarms
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Alarm Summary Table
The following table summarizes all of the high, medium, and low priority alarms and informational
messages.
Alarm Priority Audible Visual (Alarm
Indicator Button
and Display)
Device
Action
Clinician Action
Loss of Power High
• •
Red flashing button;
Blank screen Shuts down Restore AC power. If alarm
continues, connect a fully
charged detachable or
external battery to device to
restore power. If alarm still
continues, have the device
serviced.
Ventilator
Inoperative High Red flashing
button; “Ventilator
Inoperative” message Shuts down if
can’t provide
therapy safely.
Or, continues
to operate at a
limited level. Restore power. If alarm
continues, have the device
serviced.
Ventilator
Service
Required High
• • • • •
Red flashing button;
“Ventilator Service
Required” message Continues to
operate If alarm continues, have the
device serviced.
Check Circuit High
• • • • •
Red flashing button;
“Check Circuit”
message Continues to
operate Verify patient status. Verify
that breathing circuit setup is
correct. Correct any errors. If
alarm continues, have device
serviced.
Low Circuit
Leak High
• • • • •
Red flashing button;
“Low Circuit Leak”
message Continues to
operate Remove obstruction in leak
device. If alarm continues,
have the device serviced.
High Expiratory
Pressure High
• • • • •
Red flashing button;
“High Expiratory
Pressure” message Continues to
operate Check patient’s tubing to
make sure it is not kinked or
pinched. If alarm continues,
have device serviced.
Low Expiratory
Pressure High
• • • • •
Red flashing button;
“Low Expiratory
Pressure” message Continues to
operate Check patient’s tubing to
make sure it is not kinked or
pinched. If alarm continues,
have device serviced.