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Alarm 32. Flow Monitor (Flow ADC Unable to Calibrate)
Alarm message ....................................System Fail
Alarm sub message .............................Unable to calibrate flow ADC
Priority of alarm ...................................32
Monitor mode .......................................Flow
Can alarm be muted ............................Yes
Sounder Priority...................................High
Alarm Description:
Errors detected within the flow monitoring device.
Action: Remove patient to alternative form of ventilation, then remove
ventilator from service.
Alarm 33. Flow Monitor (Flow Sensor Defect)
Alarm message ....................................Faulty Flow Sensor
Alarm sub message .............................Flow sensor defective
Priority of alarm ...................................33
Monitor mode .......................................Flow
Can alarm be muted ............................Yes
Sounder Priority...................................Medium
Alarm Description:
If one of the flow sensor wires break this alarm is generated.
Action: Replace and discard the defective flow sensor.
Alarm 34. Clean Flow Sensor
Alarm message ....................................Clean flow sensor
Alarm sub message .............................Flow sensor contaminated
Priority of alarm ...................................34
Monitor mode .......................................Flow
Can alarm be muted ............................Yes
Sounder Priority...................................Medium
Alarm Description:
If the measured flow is >15LPM for 3.5 seconds this alarm is generated.
Action: Recalibrate or replace with clean flow sensor.