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32 Alarms, alerts, and troubleshooting
Philips Respironics E30 User Manual
Alarm Priority Device action User action
High Operates This alarm occurs when the patient has
not triggered a breath within the time
specified in the apnea alarm setting.
The device continues to operate. The
alarm will automatically terminate when
two consecutive patient breaths are
detected that meet the apnea alarm
time setting.
Press the control dial to silence the
alarm. Press the control dial again to
acknowledge and remove the alarm
from the screen.
Continue using your
device.
High Operates This alarm occurs when the patient
circuit is disconnected or has a large
leak. Press the control dial to silence
the alarm. Press the control dial again
to acknowledge and remove the alarm
from the screen. Reconnect the patient
circuit or fix the leak. If the alarm
continues, contact Philips Respironics
or the product support team.
Technical alarms
Device
inoperative Shuts down Press the control dial to silence the
alarm. Disconnect the device from
power. Immediately remove patient
from ventilator and connect them to
alternate source of ventilation. Contact
Philips Respironics or the product
support team.
Device
inoperative Shuts down Check device air inlet and O
2
inlet
adapter are not obstructed. Check air
filter(s) are installed properly and are
clean; replace if needed. If the alarm
continues, contact Philips Respironics
or the product support team.