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Alarms and Safety Features
11.1
Introduction
11.2
Alarm Descriptions
Agilia SP MC has a continuous monitoring system that begins when the pump is
started.
When an alarm is triggered, a message is displayed on the pump screen. We
recommend that the user stand in front of the pump to read the message before
acknowledgment.
Warning
Audible alarm signals from medical devices may be masked by
environmental noise. Make sure to set the alarm volume high enough so
that you can hear the alarm signal above environmental noise.
There are several levels of alarm priorities:
High-priority alarms
Medium-priority alarms
Low-priority alarms
Information signals
Alarm Priority
Required
Operator
Response
Description
High (!!!)
Immediate
response
The infusion stops.
The infusion indicator lights flash
red
.
The pump emits audible alarm signals.
An alarm description is displayed on the pump screen.
The
key silences the alarm (for two minutes).
Medium (!!)
Prompt
response
The infusion continues.
The infusion indicator lights flash
yellow
.
The pump emits audible alarm signals.
The
key silences the alarm (for no time limit).
Low (!)
Awareness
Information Signals
Awareness
The infusion continues.
An information message is displayed on the pump
screen.
