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Chapter 9. Alarms, messages, and troubleshooting
Alarms and messages on the ventilator alert you to situations that require your
attention. The ventilator can also actuate remote alarms. Figure 9-1 on page 2
shows the visual alarm characteristics. Table 9-3 on page 9-7 summarizes the
different types of alarm and tells you how to respond to each.
Responding to alarms
WARNING:
NOTE:
If an alarm persists for no apparent reason, discontinue ventilator use
and contact Philips.
Respond to an alarm as follows:
1. Approach the patient immediately. Secure sufficient and effective
ventilation for the patient. You may silence the alarm if possible.
2. Correct the alarm condition, referring to the alarm messages in
You can modify alarm settings at any time through the Alarm Settings tab.
Summary of Contents for Respironics V60
Page 1: ...Respironics V60 V60 Plus Ventilator User Manual ...
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Page 28: ...2 10 Symbols ...
Page 44: ...3 16 General information ...
Page 60: ...4 16 Principles of operation ...
Page 74: ...5 14 Setting up the ventilator for use ...
Page 102: ...6 28 Operation ...
Page 110: ...7 8 High flow therapy ...
Page 114: ...8 4 Patient monitoring ...
Page 132: ...9 18 Alarms messages and troubleshooting ...
Page 142: ...10 10 Care and maintenance ...
Page 162: ...A 10 First time installation ...
Page 182: ...D 10 Regulatory compliance ...
Page 198: ...E 16 Diagnostic mode ...
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