V Series Operating Instructions 8 - 17
Alarms Arrhythmia Alarms
8.4 Arrhythmia Alarms
Use the Arrhythmia Alarm dialog to set the parameter’s alarm level (or priority) and the alarm
responses for arrhythmia alarms. The alarm level determines the priority at which a parameter’s alarm
violation is actuated. Also use this tab to configure the arrhythmia alarm responses during an alarm
condition.
NOTE: The Arrhythmia Alarm dialog is only available when the patient size is
Adult or Pediatric.
8.4.1 Understanding Alarm Levels
Refer to "Understanding Alarm Levels" on page 8-11 for additional information.
8.4.2 Configuring Arrhythmia Alarm Levels
1. Select the Alarms tab from the Navigation Area.
2. Select the Arrhythmia button.
3. Select the On/Off check box to turn on/off the alarm (as shown in FIGURE 8-3).
NOTE: Selecting the On/Off check box enables or disables the alarm
response’s radio button.
NOTE: Through the System button in the Navigator Area, the administrator
can lock Asystole, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Fibrillation
settings which controls the ability to enable or disable the lethal
arrhythmias. Refer to "Configuring the Alarms Tab" on page 26-5 for
additional information.
FIGURE 8-3 Example Arrhythmia Dialog (Arrhythmia Tab)
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