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10 Responding to alarms
SpO
2
right
sensor dis-
connected
Operator Message. Right probe is
disconnected from adapter.
Adapter is disconnected from
ventilator. Cable defective. Sec-
ond SpO
2
sensor still working
normally.
Connect right probe to
adapter. Connect right sen-
sor adapter to the ventila-
tor. Replace right adapter
and/or probe.
SpO
2
right
sensor
probe
faulty
Operator Message. Right probe is
detached from patient or prop-
erly attached to patient. Probe
malfunction. Second SpO
2
sen-
sor still working normally.
Check right probe is
attached properly to
patient. Replace right
probe.
SpO
2
right
sensor light
interfer-
ence
Operator Message. Light interfer-
ence in right sensor probe. Sec-
ond SpO
2
sensor still working
normally.
Cover right probe with
blanket or change attach-
ment site on patient.
Replace right probe.
SpO
2
: poor
signal (right
slot)
Operator Message. Pulse from
right SpO
2
sensor not found.
Second SpO
2
sensor still working
normally.
Verify right probe attach-
ment, check if right probe
site is properly perfused.
SpO
2
too
high
Low priority.
Measured SpO
2
> alarm limit
Observe the patient. Verify
ventilator settings, includ-
ing alarm settings.
SpO
2
too
low
High priority.
Monitored SpO
2
is below 88%
and alarm limit.
Observe the patient. Verify
ventilator settings, includ-
ing alarm settings.
SpO
2
too
low
Medium priority.
Monitored SpO
2
is below alarm
limit.
Observe the patient. Verify
ventilator settings, includ-
ing alarm settings.
Suctioning
tool
Operator Message. Ventilation
suppression is active, and
ventilator settings are being
maintained, although the HAM-
ILTON-G5 is not delivering
breaths.
Resume ventilation when
desired by first reconnect-
ing the patient, then press-
ing Manual breath.
Table 10-2. Alarms and other messages
Alarm Definition Complete these actions
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