Respironics V60 - Alarms and Other Messages

Alarms, messages, and troubleshooting
9-7
Alarms and other
messages
Table 9-3 is a list of alarms and other messages displayed by the ventilator,
along with descriptions, suggested corrective actions, and other information.
The ID (identifier) listed with the priority type is the priority number of the
alarm. This priority number determines the order of alarm message display.
Unless otherwise indicated, alarms listed as autoresettable are reset when the
alarm condition is removed.
The estimated exhaled tidal volume reading (V
T
) is inaccurate. Check the patient.
Check for large leaks.
Make sure ventilator and alarm settings are appropriate.
Make sure an approved patient circuit is in use.
Adjust the mask to ensure proper fit and adequate leak com-
pensation.
If the problem persists, provide alternative ventilation. Have
the ventilator serviced.
The delivered flow is inaccurate. Check the patient.
Make sure ventilator and alarm settings are appropriate.
Make sure you are using an approved patient circuit that is
specified in the user manual.
Adjust the patient mask to ensure the mask fits properly and
leak compensation is adequate.
If the problem persists, provide alternative ventilation. Have
the ventilator serviced.
Table 9-2: Symptom-based troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom Recommended Action
Table 9-3: Alarm and other messages: summary and troubleshooting
Message Description Corrective Action
Priority
type (ID)
Manually
resettable
Autores
ettable
Silence
able
AVAPS: Target V
T
Ex-
ceeded. Min Pres-
sure Too High
AVAPS target pressure is
less than Min P setting.
The ventilator limits its
applied pressure to Min P.
Check the patient. Con-
firm pressure settings are
compatible with target.
Evaluate pressure and vol-
ume settings.
Infor-
mation
(63)
No Yes N/A
AVAPS: Target V
T
Not
Achieved. Insuffi-
cient Max Pressure
AVAPS target pressure ex-
ceeds Max P setting. The
ventilator limits applied
pressure to Max P.
Check the patient. Con-
firm pressure settings are
compatible with target.
Evaluate pressure and vol-
ume settings.
Infor-
mation
(62)
No Yes N/A
Bacteria filter must
be installed onto gas
outlet
An inspiratory bacteria fil-
ter must be installed on
the patient gas outlet port.
Confirm that a bacteria fil-
ter is installed. Install a
bacteria filter if one is not
present.
Infor-
mation
(67)
Yes N/A N/A