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Alarm 11. Continuing Positive Pressure
Alarm message.................................... Continuing positive pressure
Alarm sub message ............................ Check patient circuit
Priority of alarm................................... 11
Monitor mode....................................... All
Can alarm be muted ........................... Yes
Sounder Priority .................................. High
Alarm Description:
When the ventilator detects a increase of 5mbar above the PEEP that is maintained for
more than 10 seconds this alarm is generated.
Action: Check patient. Check patient circuit.
Alarm 12. High Pressure
Alarm message.................................... High pressure
Alarm sub message ............................ High pressure threshold exceeded
Priority of alarm................................... 12
Monitor mode....................................... All
Can alarm be muted ........................... Yes
Sounder Priority .................................. High
Alarm Description:
If the proximal pressure is above the set high-pressure level this alarm is generated.
If the proximal pressure is more than 5mbar above the high-pressure level an additional
command is sent to the control sub-section to cut the gasses.
Action: Check patient. Adjust ventilation parameters or high alarm
threshold.
Alarm 13. Low Pressure
Alarm message.................................... Low Pressure
Alarm sub message ............................ Pressure below low threshold
Priority of alarm................................... 13
Monitor mode....................................... All
Can alarm be muted ........................... Yes
Sounder Priority .................................. High
Alarm Description:
If the proximal pressure is below the users settable low-pressure level this alarm is
generated.
Action: Check patient. Adjust ventilation parameters or low alarm
threshold. Check patient circuit & water trap.
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