Mindray A5 Operating Instructions

A5/A3™ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 6 - 9
Alarms and Messages Alarm Limits
6.5 Alarm Limits
6.5.1 Setting Alarm Limits
Users can set the high and low alarm limits of Paw, MV, and FiO
2
to create alarm conditions consistent
with patient needs. The alarm is then triggered when the parameter value is greater than the High
Limit or lesser than the Low Limit.
NOTE: When using the A5/A3 Anesthesia System, ensure that the alarm limits
of each parameter are set to the appropriate values for the patient.
There are two ways to set alarm limits:
1. On the main screen, select the Alarms softkey. The Alarms window is displayed.
or
When the monitoring value on the main screen is flashing , select the flashing area to open
the Alarms window with the currently alarming parameter selected.
2. Select the Limits tab or Agents tab. (see FIGURE 6-7, FIGURE 6-8 and FIGURE 6-9.)
3. Select a parameter softkey.
The softkey is highlighted when selected.
4. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the desired parameter value, or continuously press
the or buttons to rapidly increase or decrease the parameter value.
For each parameter, the range of values is displayed above the keypad. The section ‘‘Alarm
Limits’’ on page C-3 also lists the range of values for the parameters.
5. Optionally, to restore the default values, select the Load Alarm Defaults button. This
restores the high and low values for the parameters to the user default values.
6. Repeat Steps 3 to 4 for each parameter value.
7. Select Accept to save the change (or select Cancel to not save).
Alarm Softkey
Flashing monitoring value

Mindray A5 Specifications

General

Brand	Mindray
Model	A5
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English