Breas Nippy 4 - High EPAP Alarm; Low EPAP Alarm

6.3.5 High EPAP Alarm
Property Description
Alarm text
High EPAP
Priority
Medium
Alarm condition A High EPAP alarm will be given when the measured EPAP is
30% above the set value for more than 15 seconds
Possible cause
• Blocked leakage port.
• Too short expiratory time.
• Changes in airway resistance and or compliance.
Reset criteria
EPAP has gone below the alarm limit (lower than 30% above
the set value).
Ventilator action The Nippy 4 will continue treatment according to the current
settings.
Setting range
• On
• Off
6.3.6 Low EPAP Alarm
Property Description
Alarm text
Low EPAP
Priority
Medium
Alarm condition A Low EPAP alarm will be given when the measured EPAP is
30% below the set value for more than 60 seconds
Possible cause
• Excessive leakage.
Reset criteria
EPAP has gone above the alarm limit (higher than 30% below
the set value).
Ventilator action The Nippy 4 will continue treatment according to the current
settings.
Setting range
• On
• Off
Alarms
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