9
ALARMS: Life Pulse CONTINUES Running
ALARM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SUGGESTION
HIGH
PIP
ET tube improperly positioned, kinked, or
obstructed.
Reposition, unkink, or suction ET tube
(may require reintubation).
Pressure monitoring tube kinked or
obstructed.
Unkink pressure monitoring tube or flush
pressure monitoring tube with 2-3 cc air.
Expiratory limb of conventional ventilator
circuit kinked or obstructed.
Unkink expiratory limb of circuit and/or
clear obstruction (e.g., excess water).
If alarm persists . . .
Call Bunnell Hotline:
800-800-4358.
LOSS
OF
PIP
Pressure monitoring tube obstructed, kinked
or disconnected.
Unkink or reconnect pressure monitoring
tube, or flush with 2-3 cc air while Life
Pulse is running and in READY mode.
May need to press ENTER to resume
ventilation if READY light is off. Re-
evaluate cartridge temp setting (e.g., lower
cartridge temp 1-2
o
C; repeat if necessary.
WARNING: do not under-humidify.)
Suction patient if necessary.
Life Pulse circuit is kinked or disconnected.
Unkink or reconnect Life Pulse circuit to
Life Port adapter.
Humidifier cartridge/circuit leaking, kinked,
or improperly installed.
Inspect humidifier cartridge/circuit for
leaks, kinks, or poor connections; correct
condition (e.g., replace circuit).
Pinch Valve stopped cycling
Place Life Pulse in
STANDBY
mode,
increase CV support, and call Bunnell
Hotline.
If alarm persists . . .
Call Bunnell Hotline:
800-800-4358.
UNSTABLE
PIP
Water or secretions in or around tip of
pressure monitoring tube.
Flush pressure monitoring tube with 2-3 cc
air while Life Pulse is running and in
READY mode. Re-evaluate cartridge temp
setting (e.g., lower cartridge temp 1-2
o
C
and repeat if necessary. WARNING: do not
under-humidify.) Suction patient if
necessary.
Conventional ventilator breaths or patient's
active spontaneous breathing affecting
pressure monitoring.
Reduce CV rate (0-5 b/m for airleaks; 5-10
b/m for poor compliance). Consider
sedation.
If problem persists . . .
Call Bunnell Hotline:
800-800-4358.