Instructions for Use | Alarms and System Messages
Alarms and System Messages 47
alarm
Monitored parameters and alarms that use the flow measurement such as tidal volume will not
function.
Monitored parameters and alarms that use the pressure measurement will continue to function.
EXTERNAL FLOW SENSOR REVERSED
The external flow sensor is connected backwards during active therapy.
Check the sensor position. The arrow direction should align with the air delivered to the patient.
Active flow or dual limb circuit
performance
during active
In volume modes, device will not accurately control volume. The peak inspiratory pressure will
continue to increase.
In pressure modes, therapy will be unaffected.
All monitored parameters and alarms will continue to function.
ACTIVE EXHALATION VALVE FAILED
The active exhalation valve is stuck closed.
• For a single-limb active circuit, check all connections to the valve and check that the valve is clear.
• For a dual limb circuit, check that the valve is clear..
Active flow or dual limb circuit
performance
during active
The alarm is automatically resolved and the device continues to operate.
CHECK ACTIVE EXHALATION PRESSURE CONTROL LINE
The active-exhalation pressure control line is not connected, becomes disconnected, or contains water
droplets that affect the active exhalation valve line pressure reading.
Inspect the line. Empty or replace it if necessary.
Active flow or dual limb circuit
performance
during active
Therapy delivery will be compromised.
All monitored parameters and alarms will continue to function.
PROXIMAL PRESSURE LINE DISCONNECTED
The proximal pressure line is not connected.
• Verify the proximal pressure line is connected properly at both ends and the line is clean and
untangled.
• Ensure the main circuit is connected properly and does not have large leaks.
• Ensure the exhalation valve is intact.
Dual limb, active PAP, or active flow circuit
performance
during active
The alarm is automatically resolved when the proximal pressure line is connected properly.
The device continues to operate.
OXYGEN REGULATION
The flow measured FiO
2
is not within 10% ± 3% of the FiO
2
setting.
• Verify the oxygen blender is connected properly.