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ALARMS, ALERTS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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ALARMS, ALERTS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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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)
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
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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
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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 103).
If the alarm persists, contact your 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 103).
If the alarm persists, contact your 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 103).
If the alarm persists, contact your service representative.
High Gas Pressure
10:11a, Fri
Jun 12, 2015
12
Breath/min
Air LPM
PIP cmH
2
O
1.4
3.1
High Gas Pressure
Gas pressure exceeds the
allowable limit (20 PSI).
Place the patient on an alternate means of
ventilation (if necessary).
Ensure that you are using a 50-PSI (nominal)
regulator.
If the alarm is not resolved, power off the ventilator
and contact your service representative
Discontinue use of the ventilator. Place the patient
on an alternate means of ventilation (if necessary), or
connect the ventilator to an alternate pressure source
(oxygen cylinder or wall source) in Stand-Alone
Configuration.
Power off the compressor and contact your service
representative.
Discontinue use of the ventilator. Place the patient on an
alternate means of ventilation (if necessary), or undock the
ventilator from the compressor and connect to an alternate
pressure source (oxygen cylinder or wall source) in Stand-
Alone Configuration.
Power off the compressor and contact your service
representative.
Values displayed on the screens are for illustrative purposes only.
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.
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High Crct Pressure
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Breath/min
Air LPM
PIP cmH
2
O
1.4
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