Alarms Alarms
8 - 2 V Series Operating Instructions
8.1 Alarms
This chapter discusses how to configure alarms through the Alarms tab. The choices are Limits,
Responses, Arrhythmia, and Alarm Setup. A description of each tab follows.
8.1.1 Navigating to the Alarms Dialogs
1. Select the Alarms tab from the Navigation Area.
2. Select one of the buttons to access the respective alarm dialog.
8.2 Alarm Limits
Use the Alarm Limits dialog to set the parameter’s high and low alarm limit thresholds. Alarms are
triggered when the alarm limit is equal to or exceeds the high or low configured alarm limit for the
parameter. The steps to configure a parameters alarm limits is the same for all parameters and is
described in the following section.
The Alarm Limits dialog contains the following tabs: ECG/Resp, Pressure, Temp, Gases, CCO/Hemo,
Oximetry, and Neuro. A description of each tab follows.
8.2.1 Configuring Alarm Limits
NOTE: When connected to a central monitoring system (i.e., central station),
entered or edited alarm limits made at the V 12/V 21 are transferred to
the central station. Refer to the central station operating instructions
for additional information.
To access the alarm limits dialog from any parameter tile:
1. Select the respective parameter tile to open the parameter dialog.
2. Select the Alarms tab.
An alarm limits dialog displays similar to FIGURE 8-1.
FIGURE 8-1 Example HR Alarm Limits Dialog
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