
When you see
this alarm...
Do This...
• Assess pa�ent status
• Check the pa�ent circuit (including filters) and the
endotracheal tube
• Assess the low PEEP alarm se�ng
• Assess the high PEEP alarm se�ng
• Check the external PEEP valve se�ng, check the valve
for malfunc�ons
• Check the ven�lator �dal volume se�ngs
• Check the system for leaks
• Assess the High Tidal Volume Limit alarm se�ng
• Check the pa�ent circuit for leaks or obstruc�ons
• Check the external PEEP valve for malfunc�ons
• Assess the Low Minute Volume alarm se�ng
• Check the ven�lator �dal volume and pressure se�ngs
• Check the system for leaks
• Check the pa�ent circuit for obstruc�ons or
disconnec�ons
• Check the external PEEP valve for malfunc�ons
• Check the pressure sensor line for a disconnec�on
• Assess the Low Tidal Volume Limit alarm se�ng
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