6.3.2 Low Flow Alarm
Property Description
Alarm text
Low Flow Alarm
Priority High
Alarm condition A low flow alarm will be given when the total flow remains
below the Low Flow alarm setting for more than 10 seconds.
The alarm is reset when the flow exceeds the alarm limit again.
Possible cause
• An Obstruction in the breathing circuit
• Mismatch between IPAP/CPAP and alarm setting
• An obstructed CO
2
leak valve, reducing the total flow
• Changes in airway resistance and or compliance
Setting range
• 3 l/min to 180 l/min
• Off
Setting resolution
Below 40 l/min: 1 l/min
Above 40 l/min: 5 l/min
Setting display The alarm setting is displayed by a red line in the Flow bar
graph.
Ventilator action The Nippy 4 will continue treatment with the current settings.
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Alarms
User Manual
Doc. 006553 M-6
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