ZOE PPM3 - Respiration Monitoring Messages

4-4 Nightingale PPM3 User's Guide April 2019
Respiration Monitoring
4.5. Respiration Monitoring Messages
Note – Factory default RR alarm and limit settings may be found in the PPM3 Monitor
Settings chapter.
Message
Parameter
Value
Possible Cause
Suggested Action
RR < [lower limit]
[number]
The patient's respiration
rate has fallen below the
current lower alarm limit.
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Change the alarm limit if it is no longer
clinically appropriate.
RR > [upper limit]
[number]
The patient's respiration
rate has risen above the
current upper alarm limit.
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Change the alarm limit if it is no longer
clinically appropriate.
RR out of range (too high)
---
The patient's respiration
rate has risen above the
maximum value the
monitor can accurately
detect.
Electrical noise from
auxiliary equipment
Monitor confused by
signal artifact
Check the patient and provide any
necessary clinical care.
Isolate the patient from auxiliary
equipment, if possible.
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.
RR lead off
[blank]
Unplugged cable
Broken cable
Loose lead wire
Faulty lead wire
Dried out electrode
Inoperable respiration
detection circuit
Intentional removal by
clinician
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.
Check to make sure all the lead wires
are still connected to the electrodes.
Check to make sure the lead wires are
securely connected to the PPM3.
Check to make sure there are no
broken lead wires.
Press ALARM SILENCE in the event of
intentional removal by clinician.
Turn monitor off, then back on
If message persists, contact Zoe
technical support.
RR artifact
---
Patient movement
Electrical noise from
auxiliary equipment
Bad electrode contact
Calm the patient.
Isolate the patient from auxiliary
equipment, if possible.
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.