21-24 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA VF8
21 R
ESPIRATORY MECHANICS
Status Messages
Message Condition Suggested action
PIP > # The PIP value is above the alarm limits.
NOTE: A PIP alarm can only occur if a valid
sensor is connected and the PIP alarm has
been enabled.
Check the patient and the
ventilator settings.
PEEP > #
PEEP < #
The PEEP value is above or below the alarm
limits.
NOTE: The PEEP and MVe alarms are not
available until a sensor is connected and a
valid Respiratory Rate (RRv) becomes
available.
Check the patient and the
ventilator settings.
MVe < # The MVe value is below the alarm limit.
NOTE: PEEP and MVe alarms are not
available until a sensor is connected and a
valid Respiratory Rate (RRv) becomes
available.
Check the patient and the
ventilator settings.
RRv: APN An apnea based on flow measurements Check the patient and the
airway circuit.
Flow:
• Adult/Pediatric
Sensor
• Pediatric Sensor
• Neonatal Sensor
Indicated Flow or CO2/Flow sensor
connected.
Verify that the flow or the
etCO
2
/flow sensor type
matches the patient
category.
Flow: Invalid Sensor An unknown sensor is connected. Replace the sensor.
Flow: Purge in
Progress
Purging flow sensors and tubing. None
Flow: Unable to Zero;
Purge Sensor
Flow or pressure sensor zero failed. • Check the tubing.
• Initiate manual purge.
Flow: Sensor
Disconnected
Flow sensor is disconnected. • Connect the sensor.
• Check the airway circuit.
Flow:
H/W Problem
Hardware failure. • Contact DrägerService
representative.
Flow: Purge Timeout Purge time has exceeded standard limits. • Check the tubing.
• Initiate a manual purge.
CO2/Flow Pod
Disconnected
The etCO
2
/Respiratory Mechanics pod is
disconnected.
Connect the pod.
Duplicate Device
Connected
A device that duplicates the pod’s monitoring
capabilities is connected.
Disconnect the duplicate
device.