Dräger EVITA XL - Alarm Messages

Pocket Guide Evita XL 27
Alarm messages
Alarm messages
The following alarm messages are an extract from all
possible alarms only. For a complete list of alarm mes-
sages, refer to the Instructions for Use.
NOTE
The Evita XL Pocket Guide is not a replacement or substitute for the Instructions for Use.
Any use of the device requires full understanding and strict observation of the Instructions for Use.
Message Priority Cause Remedy
Air supply down !!! 250 Air supply pressure too low. Make sure that supply pressure is
greater than 43.5 psi (3 cmH
2O).
Airway obstructed ?!!! 230 The ventilator applies only a
very small volume with each
mechanical stroke, e. g. becau-
se the tube is blocked.
Check condition of patient, check
tube
Patient 'fights' against the me-
chanical strokes in pressure-
controlled ventilation, with the
result that the set inspiratory
pressure is achieved with only a
very small volume applied.
Check condition of patient, check
ventilator settings.
NeoFlow sensor not installed in
the breathing system.
Install NeoFlow sensor in the bre-
athing system.
Airway pressure high !!! 205 The upper alarm limit for the air-
way pressure has been excee-
ded. The patient is 'fighting' the
ventilator or coughing.
Check condition of patient. Check
ventilation pattern. Adjust alarm
limits if necessary.
Kinked patient circuit. Check patient circuit and tube.
Airway pressure low !!! 204 Leak or disconnection. Inflate cuff and check for leaks.
Check breathing circuit for tight
connections. Check that the expi-
ratory valve is properly engaged.
Apnea !!! 181 Patient´s spontaneous brea-
thing has stopped.
Check condition of patient, if ne-
cessary apply controlled ventilati-
on.
Stenosis Check condition of patient. Check
tube. Check breathing circuit.
Flow sensor not calibrated. Calibrate flow sensor.
Apnea ventilation !! 230 Due to detected apnea, the sys-
tem has automatically switched
over to mandatory ventilation.
Check ventilation. Return to the
original ventilation mode by tou-
ching the 'Apnea Reset' button
and confirm. Check condition of
patient. Check tube.