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ALARMS, ALERTS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTES:
• Options for resolving the alarm are based on the configuration of the ventilation system.
• When attempting to resolve alarm conditions, ensure that the patient receives adequate ventilation therapy;
place the patient on an alternate means of ventilation if necessary.
VENTILATOR ALARMS
The following tables list high-, medium-, and low-priority alarms. For each alarm, the tables list the notification, the
possible causes for the alarm, and possible options for resolving it. The sample screens are for illustrative purposes
only.
HIGH-PRIORITY ALARMS
NOTIFICATION
CAUSE
CHECKS AND POSSIBLE RESOLUTION IN EACH CONFIGURATION
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
EXTENDED RANGE CONFIGURATION
STATIONARY CONFIGURATION
High Crct Pressure
(High Circuit Pressure)
10:11a, Fri
Jun 12, 2015
High Crct Pressure
--
Breath/min
Air LPM
PIP cmH
2
O
1.4
--
Interface may be pinched or
kinked
Check the interface tubing for pinching or
kinking; replace the interface if it is permanently
damaged or if the alarm is not resolved.
Check the interface tubing for pinching or
kinking; replace the interface if it is permanently
damaged or if the alarm is not resolved.
Ensure the ventilator is properly docked into the
compressor.
Check the interface tubing for pinching or kinking; replace
the interface if it is permanently damaged or if the alarm is
not resolved.
High PEEP Pressure
10:11a, Fri
Jun 12, 2015
15
Breath/min
Air LPM
PIP cmH
2
O
20
7.5
High PEEP Pressure
Interface may be blocked
Inspect and clean the interface per the
instructions for cleaning the interface.
Inspect and clean the interface per the
instructions for cleaning the interface.
Ensure the ventilator is properly docked into the
compressor.
Inspect and clean the interface per the instructions for
cleaning the interface.
High PIP Pressure
10:11a, Fri
Jun 12, 2015
12
Breath/min
Air LPM
PIP cmH
2
O
13.2
3.4
High PIP Pressure
Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP)
exceeds the set limit
Check the interface or tubing for any obstruction.
Check all connectors for possible damage.
Re-adjust volume setting for the active
prescription.
Check the interface or tubing for any obstruction.
Check all connectors for possible damage.
Re-adjust volume setting for the active
prescription.
Ensure the ventilator is properly docked into the
compressor.
Check the interface or tubing for any obstruction.
Check all connectors for possible damage.
Re-adjust volume setting for the active prescription.
High Temperature
10:11a, Fri
Jun 12, 2015
15
Breath/min
Air LPM
PIP cmH
2
O
20
7.5
High Temperature
Ventilator CPU or battery
temperature is above the allowable
limit
Check to make sure the ventilator is:
• Not near a heat source.
• In a well-ventilated area.
• Not covered or enclosed.
• Operating within the given operating
environmental specifications (see page 108).
If the alarm persists, contact your Breathe
Technologies® service representative.
Check to make sure the ventilator is:
• Not near a heat source.
• In a well-ventilated area.
• Not covered or enclosed.
• Operating within the given operating
environmental specifications (see page 108).
If the alarm persists, contact your Breathe
Technologies® service representative.
Check to make sure the compressor is:
• Not near a heat source.
• In a well-ventilated area.
• Not covered or enclosed.
• Operating within the given operating environmental
specifications (see page 108).
If the alarm persists, contact your Breathe Technologies®
service representative.
