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Alarm Limit Settings
Alarm Limit Settings
If not locked, the operator can increase or decrease the alarm limit settings for individual patients.
The alarm limit settings may be restricted by the Responsible Organization Settings.
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Press the up arrow
to increase an alarm limit.
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Press the down arrow
to decrease an alarm limit.
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Each time the arrow is pressed, it increases or decreases the alarm limit by a single digit
until the maximum or minimum is reached. Steadily press the arrow to scroll through the
values.
The high alarm limit is always located above the displayed value, and the low alarm limit is always
located below the displayed value.
Alarm Limits
During start-up, the operator can select from two different default settings or the last used alarm
limits.
All parameters have built-in limits that cannot be exceeded.
CAUTION:
Set or adjust only one parameter at a time.
Table 5. Alarm Limit Settings
Alarm Limit
Adjustment
Options
Adjustment
Increments
> 30kg / 66lbs
Patient (Defaults)
≤
30kg / 66lbs
Patient (Defaults)
EtCO
2
high
0 – 99 mmHg
(0 – 13.2 kPa)
1 mmHg
(0.1 kPa)
57 mmHg
(7.6 kPa)
57 mmHg
(7.6 kPa)
EtCO
2
low
0 – 99 mmHg
(0 – 13.2 kPa)
1 mmHg
(0.1 kPa)
13 mmHg
(1.7 kPa)
13 mmHg
(1.7 kPa)
RR high
3 to 60 breaths per
minute (BrPM)
1 BrPM
28 BrPM
60 BrPM
RR low
3 to 60 BrPM
1 BrPM
6 BrPM
20 BrPM
WARNING: Verify all alarm settings and limits during system startup to ensure that
they are set as intended.
WARNING: Before each use, it is the operator’s responsibility to verify the alarm limits
are appropriate for the patient being monitored.
WARNING: Ensure that all alarm volumes are audible in all situations. Do not cover or
obstruct any speaker openings.
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