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9.
Alarms Available
All alarm setting reference is found in the technical specification chapter.
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Alarms and alerts should be promptly addressed in order to maintain the integrity of the
operation of the equipment and patient safety.
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While the audio volume is set to below the maximum level (5), if there is an alarm, the audio
volume will increment gradually every 15 seconds until it reaches its maximum level.
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Once ceased the situation that led to pause the audible alarm, you should re-enable it for
patient safety.
9.1
Description of alarm control
The alarm system of the Oxymag family ventilators are classified according to the degree of priority (low, medium, and high priority)
as shown in table.
Table 21: Classification of alarms according to the priority level
HIGH PRIORITY
Delay Time
Description
Low Battery
< 1 second
It is triggered when the internal battery is with the charge in the end. Provide
appropriate means of ventilatory support to the patient
Apnea
< 1 second
It is triggered when the time elapsed since the last inspiration is greater than
the value set for apnea alarm
Low O
2
Pressure
< 1 second
It is triggered when pressure of oxygen network is insufficient for equipment
operation.
Obstruction
< 2 cycles
It is triggered when there is obstruction in the breathing circuit that prevents
the complete expiration by the patient
Disconnection
< 5 cycles
It is triggered when there is disconnection of the breathing circuit, which
prevents proper ventilation of the patient
High Maximum Pressure
< 2 cycles
It is triggered when the ventilation pressure exceeded the set alarm value as
the upper limit of pressure
Low Maximum Pressure
< 2 cycles
It is triggered when the ventilation pressure is below the set alarm value as
the lower limit of pressure
