7.3.5 High Minute Volume Alarm
Property Description
Alarm text
High MV
Priority
Medium
Alarm condition A High Minute Volume alarm will be given when the
minute volume is above the set alarm limit for 15 seconds.
Possible cause
• Disconnection of patient circuit.
• Mismatch between pressure setting and alarm setting.
• Leakage from the mask or other components of the
patient circuit.
• Increased breath rate.
Reset criteria
The minute volume goes below the alarm limit.
Ventilator action The Vivo 3 will continue treatment according to the current
settings.
Setting range
• 1 l. to 40 l.
• Off
Setting resolution 0.5 l.
7.3.6 Low Minute Volume Alarm
Property Description
Alarm text
Low MV
Priority High
Alarm condition A Low Minute Volume alarm will be given when the minute
volume is below the set alarm limit for 15 1 seconds.
Possible cause
• Disconnection of patient circuit.
• Mismatch between pressure setting and alarm setting.
• Leakage from the mask or other components of the
patient circuit.
• Decreased breath rate.
Reset criteria
The minute volume goes above the alarm limit.
Ventilator action The Vivo 3 will continue treatment according to the current
settings.
Setting range
• 1 l. to 30 l.
• Off
Setting resolution 0.5 l.
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