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Check
CO
2
2 air-
way
adapter
1
Low priority.
The airway adapter was disas-
sembled from the CO
2
sensor;
there is an optical blockage on
the windows of the adapter; or
the adapter type was changed,
but the sensor/adapter calibra-
tion was not performed.
Clean the airway adapter
and dry thoroughly, then
re-attach it.
If the problem persists or
the adapter type was
changed, calibrate the CO
2
sensor/adapter.
Check CO
2
sampling
line
Low priority.
Sampling line of CO
2
sidestream
sensor kinked or disconnected.
Check sampling line.
Check Flow
Pattern
Low priority.
The desired setting cannot be
obtained because of setting con-
flicts.
Confirm the proposed new
setting. Adjust other set-
tings as required.
Check Flow
Sensor
tubing
High priority.
The flow sensor sensing lines are
disconnected or occluded. If flow
triggering is active, the device
will switch to pressure triggering.
The device automatically returns
to flow triggering (if selected)
when the alarm condition is elim-
inated.
Inspect the flow sensor and
the sensing lines. Confirm
the new setting for pres-
sure triggering, if applica-
ble.
Replace the flow sensor.
Check Flow
Sensor type
High priority.
The flow sensor in use may not
match the selected patient type.
This is detected during ventila-
tion.
Use and adult/pediatric
flow sensor.
Run the flow sensor calibra-
tion.
Check I:E Low priority.
The desired setting cannot be
obtained because of setting con-
flicts.
Confirm the proposed new
setting. Adjust other set-
tings as required.
Check
internal
battery
High priority.
The internal battery or cable is
disconnected or faulty.
Suppress the alarm with the
alarm silence key. Have the
ventilator serviced.
Table 10-2. Alarms and other messages
Alarm Definition Complete these actions
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