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Table 5.2 Adaptive Bi-Level default alarm settings
Rate Default off
Minute Volume Default for Low Minute
Volume set to 0
Default for High Minute
Volume is based on weight
Pressure Default for High Pressure is 20
Default for Low Pressure is 5
Apnea Time Default for Apnea Time is 20
seconds
FiO
2
Default for High FiO
2
is +20%
from set value
Default for Low FiO
2
is 21% or –
10% from set value
Leak Default for Leak is 100%
NOTE: Auto Settings are disabled in Adaptive Bi-Level.
5.4.2 Other Alarm Options
In addition to the Alarm Settings the operator may disable the
“Inverse I:E Ratio” alarm and the patient circuit disconnect
alarm.
• Inverse I:E Ratio (ON – OFF option, default set to OFF)
• Tidal Volume not Delivered (field deactivated)
• Patient Circuit Disconnect (ON or OFF – default set to ON)