M3 Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Alarm
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5.7 When an Alarm Occurs
NOTE:
When an alarm occurs, you should always check the patient's condition first.
The alarm message appears in Information area of the screen. It is needed to identify the alarm
and act appropriately, according to the cause of the alarm.
1. Check the patient's condition.
2. Identify the cause of the alarm.
3. Identify which parameter is alarming or which alarm is happening.
4. When cause of alarm has been over, check that the alarm is working properly.
You will find the alarm messages for the individual parameter in their appropriate parameter
chapters of this manual.
5.8 Testing Alarms
When you switch the monitor on, a self-test is started. The monitor will prompt a “Di” tone that
means the audio in self-test is normal. Meantime, you must check that the alarm indicator lights
are normal. This indicates that the visible and audible alarm indicators are functioning correctly.
For further testing of individual measurement alarms, perform the measurement on yourself or
use a simulator. Adjust alarm limits and check that appropriate alarm behavior is observed.
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