BD Alaris - Page 349

Troubleshooting and Maintenance
BD Alaris
TM
System with Guardrails
TM
Suite MX User Manual 335
INSTALL
PRESSURE DISC
Syringe High The Pressure Sensing Disc is
removed. If an infusion is
running, the infusion stops on
affected module.
Reinstall the Pressure
Sensing Disc and press
the
RESTART key
LOW BATTERY
< 30 MIN
PLUG IN NOW
PCU Low Low battery threshold sensed;
the remaining batt
ery run time is
limited.
Connect to a power
source (alarm silenced).
Low battery will continue
to display after the AC is
plugged in until the
battery has built up
sufficient charge to run
the system for 30
minutes. To verify AC is
charging, look at the AC
LED on the front panel
and verify that it is on.
LOW ETCO2 EtCO
2
High The EtCO
2
value is below the
specified limit.
Assess the patient's
condition. Confirm that
the correct alarm limit
values are selected.
LOW RR EtCO
2
High The respiratory rate is below the
specified limit.
Assess the patient's
condition. Confirm that
the correct alarm limit
values are selected.
LOW SATURATION SpO
2
High The low saturation alarm limits
have been exceeded.
Assess the patient's
condition. Confirm that
the correct alarm limit
values are selected.
LOW_PULSE SpO
2
High The low pulse rate alarm limit
has been exceeded.
Assess the patient's
condition. Confirm that
the correct alarm limit
values are selected.
MAINTENANCE
REMINDER
PCU Informational The device is due for
Preventative Maintenance
Notify the biomed that
Preventative
Maintenance of the
device is due
MAX LIMIT
REACHED
PCA Low This alarm
occurs when an
attempt is made that exceeds the
maximum allowed drug amount
for the patient. The PCA dose
cannot be delivered until the
configured time passes.
To silence the alarm,
press the
SILENCE key.
To change the Max
Limit, press
CHANNEL
SELECT
, press the
PROGRAM soft key, and
unlock the door or enter
the Authorization Code
applicable for current
Security Access Level.
MAX MODULES
EXCEED
ED
PCU Informational The number of attached modules
exceeds the maximum allowed.
Removed the
unsupported module(s).
MISSING BATTERY PCU High
Missing battery while operating.
Replace the device
immediately. The settings
are unrestorable; record
settings before powering
down the device.
Alarm Message Device Priority Meaning Response