Fault in power
supply
Change device High priority Device defective
Have device repaired. Use
alternative ventilation option
O
2
measurement
defective
Medium priority
Disconnected,
exhausted or defective
sensor
Check oxygen sensor and
replace if necessary
SpO
2
measurement
defective
Medium priority
SpO
2
sensor defective or
slipped out of place
Check SpO
2
sensor and, if
need be, have it changed or
attach SpO
2
sensor to the
fingertip properly.
Disruptions from other
light sources
Avoid exposure to light from
other light sources.
O
2
valve failure
Medium priority
Safety valve defective,
no oxygen supply
possible
Have device repaired
Excessive pressure
High priority Pressure sensor defective Have device repaired
Disconnection
High priority
Patient circuit is
incorrectly connected to
the device or not
connected at all
Check tube system
Device being operated
with patient/ventilator
interface open (not put
on)
Put on patient/ventilator
interface or switch off device
Excessive
temperature
High priority
– Device has overheated,
for example as a result
of direct sunlight or
other radiated heat
– Device operated
outside permitted
temperature range
Allow device to cool down,
find a more suitable setup
location.
Use alternative ventilation
option
Excessive
temperature
Medium priority
Allow device to cool down,
choose more suitable setup
location. Keep alternative
ventilation option to hand
Display Alarm Cause of fault Remedy