O
2
low
Minimum oxygen
concentration
undershot at device
outlet port.
Medium priority
Oxygen flow rate set too
low
Check whether the oxygen
flow rate prescribed by the
doctor is set correctly at the
oxygen source. Have settings
checked by the doctor
supervising treatment if
appropriate
Leak Find and eliminate leak
Oxygen supply
interrupted
Check oxygen supply and
connections
Oxygen sensor
incorrectly calibrated
Calibrate oxygen sensor
SpO
2
low
Patient's oxygen
saturation levels have
fallen below the
minimum limit.
Ventilator interface
faulty or defective
Check ventilator interface and
replace if necessary
Oxygen supply faulty or
inadequate
Check oxygen supply and
correct if necessary
Ventilation parameter
settings (pressure,
volume, frequency, I:E)
not suitable
Check ventilation parameter
settings and adjust if need be
Alarm settings
implausible
Check alarm settings and
correct if necessary
SpO
2
high
Maximum alarm
setting of patient's
oxygen saturation
exceeded
Settings implausible
Check settings and correct if
necessary
Pulse low
Patient's pulse rate
fallen below the
minimum limit
Therapeutic or
pathophysiological
causes
Check treatment and patient
state
Alarm settings
implausible
Check alarm settings and
correct if necessary
Display Alarm Cause of fault Remedy