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a l a r m s / m e s s a g e s
I n t r o d u c t i o n
The following section outlines system alarms and messages displayed on the LCD
screen.
Please become thoroughly familiar with this information before operating the pulse
oximeter.
A l a r m i d e n t i f i c a t i o n
The Radical visually and audibly indicates alarm conditions that the system detects.
The integrated loudspeaker indicates alarm conditions audibly. The LCD screen and
the LED lights on the Docking Station indicate the visual alarms. Audible alarms may
be silenced, without affecting the operation of visual alarms.
Three levels of alarm priority are implemented: high, medium and low priority. The
following table outlines the alarm priority specifications.
NOTE:
High priority alarms indicate that immediate operator response is required. Low
priority alarms indicate that operator awareness is required.
ALARM
DESCRIPTION
HIGH
PRIORITY
Audible and visual alarms for low saturation (SpO
2
range 1-100%) and
pulse rate (pulse rate range 25-240 bpm). Audible and visual alarms for
system failures. Sensor Failure and Disconnect.
MEDIUM
PRIORITY
Audible and visual alarms for high saturation (SpO
2
)
Audible and visual alarms for Desat Index (See 3D Alarm System option)
Audible and visual alarms for Perfusion Index Delta (See 3D Alarm
System option)
LOW
PRIORITY
Audible and visual alarms for low battery.
P a s s w o r d o p e r a t i o n
The Radical password is 2-3-1. To enter the password use the touch-key control buttons
to the right or bottom of the LCD display and press the buttons in the sequence shown
in the following figure:
To return to normal operating mode set the General/Home Use parameters to “No”.
✘
✘
✘
3
Then press
Î
3
3
First press
Î
2
2
2
1
1
Finally press
Î
1
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