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Patient Monitor User Manual Alarms
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Alarm Level
Prompt
Low
Mode is “Di-”, which is triggered once every 30 seconds. When physiological
alarm is triggered, the alarm indicator is constantly yellow. While for technical
alarm, the alarm indicator is constantly blue. The alarm message flashes with
yellow background, and the symbol * is displayed at the alarm area.
The sound pressure range for standard audible alarm signals is from 45 dB to 85 dB, and for
Mode 1 is from 30 dB to 85 dB.
When different level alarms occur at the same time, alarm sound and alarm indicator prompt the
highest level alarm, alarm messages display in turn.
The parameter area has two flash methods to prompt alarms: background flash and text flash.
User can select one method from Menu > Alarm Setup > Visual Effect:
1. Text Flash: text flashes with frequency of 1 Hz.
2. Background Flash: background flashes with frequency of 1 Hz.
Meanwhile, the alarm level icon is displayed in the parameter area. stands for medium or
low level alarm and for high level alarm.
WARNING
1 Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for patient monitoring.
Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level or off during patient monitoring may result
in patient danger. Remember that the most reliable method of patient monitoring
combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of monitoring
equipment.
2 Ensure the volume is properly set up. When the sound pressure of audible alarm is
below or equivalent to the ambient noise, it may be difficult for the operator to
distinguish the audio alarm.
3 During monitoring, please avoid quick and frequent illegal operations. If the monitor
suddenly becomes stuck and produces a harsh prompt sound, the user should press
the switch button to shut down the monitor.
5.4 Controlling Alarm
5.4.1 Setting Parameter Alarm
Parameter alarm settings including alarm switch, alarm record, alarm level and alarm limit are
available on the respective alarm setup menu for each parameter. To access the menu for
parameter alarm settings, use the shortcut key or select Menu > Alarm Setup, and then
click Alarm Options to open the menu shown below for alarm settings of each parameter. Also,
you can access this menu via the respective parameter setup menu.
When alarm switch is off, the parameter alarm off icon will be displayed in the