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8.6.2 Setting Alarms from External Devices .......................................................................................................................................8 - 3
8.6.3 Setting Parameters from External Devices for Display ........................................................................................................8 - 3
8.6.4 Setting Units for Parameters from External Devices ............................................................................................................8 - 4
8.6.5 Accessing the Loops Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................8 - 4
8.7 Viewing Alarms from External Devices ...................................................................................................................................................8 - 4
8.8 Viewing Parameter Trends from External Devices ..............................................................................................................................8 - 4
8.9 Recording and Printing Parameter Trends from External Devices ................................................................................................8 - 4
9 Alarms .................................................................................................................................................................................9 - 1
9.1 Alarm Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................9 - 1
9.2 Alarm Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................................................9 - 1
9.3 Understanding the Alarms ..........................................................................................................................................................................9 - 1
9.3.1 Alarm Categories ...............................................................................................................................................................................9 - 1
9.3.2 Alarm Priorities ..................................................................................................................................................................................9 - 2
9.3.3 Alarm Indicators ................................................................................................................................................................................9 - 2
9.3.4 Alarm Status Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................9 - 3
9.4 Accessing On-screen Help for Technical Alarms (AlarmSight) .......................................................................................................9 - 3
9.5 Checking Physiological Alarm List ............................................................................................................................................................9 - 3
9.6 Changing Alarm Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................9 - 3
9.6.1 Setting Parameter Alarm Properties ..........................................................................................................................................9 - 3
9.6.2 Setting Alarm Tone Properties .....................................................................................................................................................9 - 4
9.6.3 Setting the Auto Limits for New Patient Switch ....................................................................................................................9 - 4
9.6.4 Initiating Auto Alarm Limits ..........................................................................................................................................................9 - 5
9.6.5 Setting the Alarm Delay Time .......................................................................................................................................................9 - 7
9.6.6 Restoring the Default Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................................................9 - 7
9.6.7 Setting the Length of Printed Waveforms ...............................................................................................................................9 - 8
9.6.8 Setting the Switch of the SpO
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Desat Alarm Off ....................................................................................................................9 - 8
9.6.9 Setting the Switch of the Apnea Alarm Off ............................................................................................................................9 - 8
9.7 Pausing Alarms/Pausing Alarm Tones .....................................................................................................................................................9 - 8
9.7.1 Defining the Pause Function ........................................................................................................................................................9 - 8
9.7.2 Pausing Alarms ..................................................................................................................................................................................9 - 8
9.7.3 Pausing Alarm Sound ......................................................................................................................................................................9 - 9
9.8 Resetting Alarms .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 - 10
9.8.1 Resetting Physiological Alarms ................................................................................................................................................. 9 - 10
9.8.2 Resetting Technical Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 10
9.9 Latching Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 10
9.10 Nurse Call ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 - 11
9.11 Calling for Help ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 - 11
9.12 CPB Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 - 11
9.12.1 Entering the CPB Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 - 11
9.12.2 Exiting the CPB Mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.13 Intubation Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.13.1 Entering the Intubation Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.13.2 Exiting the Intubation Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 9 - 12
9.14 Testing Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 12
9.15 Actions When an Alarm Occurs ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 12