Introduction Alarms
6 - 2 TM80 Telemetry Monitor Operator’s Manual
6.1 Introduction
This chapter describes alarm functions and alarm settings.
6.2 Alarm Safety Information
WARNING
• A potential hazard can exist if different alarm presets and default con-
figuration settings are used for the same or similar equipment in the
same care area.
• If the TM80 is connected to the CMS, alarms can be presented and con-
trolled at the CMS. Remote suspension or reset of alarms at the CMS may
cause a potential hazard. For more information, refer to BeneVision Cen-
tral Monitoring System Operator’s Manual.
• The TM80 telemetry monitors in the care area may each have different
alarm settings to suit different patients. Always check that the alarm set-
tings are appropriate for your patient before starting monitoring.
Always make sure that necessary alarm limits are active and set accord-
ing to the patient's clinical condition.
• Setting alarm limits to extreme values may cause the alarm system to
become ineffective. For example, setting the SpO
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high alarm limit to
100%, is equivalent to switching the alarm off.
• When the alarm sound is switched off, the TM80 gives no alarm tones
even if a new alarm occurs. Be careful when considering to switch off the
alarm sound. When the alarms are off, observe the patient frequently.
• When monitoring patients that are not continuously attended by a clini-
cal operator, properly configure the alarm system and adjust alarm set-
tings as per the patient's condition.
• Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for monitoring.
Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level may result in a hazard to the
patient.
• The reception failure of alarm signals may occur in the distributed alarm
system.
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