3: Operating the Device Alarms
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Alarm Notification Display Locations
Depending on the alarm type, the Efficia DFM100 displays notifications in various locations. See
Figure 35.
NOTE: Pacing alarms appear in the Pacing Bar. See “Pacing Alarms” on page 97.
Adjusting Alarm Limits
Alarm limits are preset on the Efficia DFM100 based on its configuration and the patient type.
When alarms are on, alarm limits are visible next to the parameter’s numeric value. At times, you
might want to adjust an alarm limit for the current event.
To adjust an alarm limit:
1 Press the Smart Select knob.
2 Turn the Smart Select knob to highlight
and press the Smart Select knob.
3 Select the desired parameter and press the Smart Select knob.
4 Select the parameter limit and press the Smart Select knob.
5 Turn the Smart Select knob to adjust the limits. Press the Smart Select knob to finish.
Alarm Management
The Efficia DFM100 allows you to adjust alarm notifications when first powering the device on. In
Configuration Mode you can configure the alarms for HR/Arrhythmia, NBP, EtCO
2
, AwRR, and
SpO
2
to be on or off when the device first powers on.
If the Efficia DFM100 is in Monitor Mode and the device’s overall alarm audio sounds have been
turned off (alarm audio pause set to indefinite), the device can be configured to remind you with an
audio signal that these alarms are silent.
See Chapter 14 “Configuration” on page 145 and the individual parameter sections on alarms.
Figure 35 Alarm Notification Locations
The device’s
general
alarm status
is displayed
here.
Technical alarms
are displayed here.
Messages in
the Message
Area help
with technical
alarms and
provide
clinical
Multiple Alarm
Indicator
Battery-related alarms
are displayed here.
Alarms
related to
parameter
limits appear
above the
parameter.
Smart Select
knob indicator
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