6.3.7 High MV
i
Alarm (High Inspired Minute Volume Alarm)
Property Description
Alarm text
High MVi
Priority
Medium
Alarm condition A High Inspired Minute Volume alarm will be given when
the monitored inspired minute volume exceeds the set limit
for 15 seconds.
Possible cause
• Mismatch between Breath Rate, Inspired Tidal Volume set-
tings and the alarm setting.
• Increased Breath Rate.
• Leakage around the mask or within one of the components
of the circuit.
Reset criteria
When inspired minute volume is below set alarm limits
Setting range
• Adult mode: 1.0 to 40 l/min
• Pediatric mode: 1.0 to 20 l/min
• Off
Setting resolution
0.5 l/min
Ventilator action The ventilator will continue treatment with the same settings.
118 Alarms
User manual
Doc. 007301 K-1