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
settings and the alarm setting.
• Increased Breath Rate.
• Leakage around the mask or within one of the compo-
nents of the circuit.
Reset criteria
When inspired minute volume is below set alarm limits
Setting range
• 1.0 to 40 l/min
• Off
Setting resolution
0.5 l/min
Ventilator action The ventilator will continue treatment with the same settings.
6.3.8 Low MV
i
(Low Inspired Minute Volume Alarm)
Property Description
Alarm text
Low MVi
Priority High
Alarm condition A Low Inspired Minute Volume alarm will be given when the
monitored minute volume does not reach the alarm limit for
15 seconds.
Possible cause
• Mismatch between Breath Rate and Inspired Tidal Vol-
ume settings and the alarm setting.
• Changes in airway resistance and or compliance.
• Decreased Breath Rate.
Setting range
• 1.0 l/min to 30 l/min
• Off
Setting resolution 0.1 l up to 1.0 l, 0.5 l above 1.0 l.
Ventilator action The ventilator will continue treatment with the same settings.
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Vivo 45 User manual
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