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IABP Support 6
IABP Alarms
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IABP Alarms
The Console monitors various functions to determine whether its
operating parameters are within expected limits. When a parameter
goes outside of its limits, the Console displays an alarm message and
sounds an alarm tone. The severity of the alarm is indicated by the
color of the alarm message and by the characteristics of the alarm
tone.
Levels of Severity
Alarms are divided into three levels of severity:
• Life-Threatening – Red
• Serious – Yellow
• Advisory – White
A maximum of three alarms are displayed on the IABP screen (see
Figure 27). Alarms are listed in order of importance, with the highest
priority alarm at the top of the list. Each alarm is accompanied by
descriptive text to help you with resolving the alarm.
Figure 25 Alarm Messages on the IABP Screen
Alarm Messages