Alarms
The monitor presents physiological alarms and technical alarms. Physiological alarms
occur when vital sign measurements fall outside of set alarm limits, but they occur only
in the Intervals profile. Technical alarms occur in all profiles.
If the alarm system is powered down, the alarm log is maintained on the monitor for 14
days.
Note The three modes of data communication—USB, Ethernet, and IEEE 802.11
—are not intended for real-time alarms.
Vital sign summary view
At the top of the Alarms tab is a summary view of the core vital signs.
You cannot control any of the core vital sign parameters from the summary view.
Alarm limits
Default alarm limits are determined by the facility and are incorporated in the
configuration file. Only authorized facility personnel can edit these limits.
Alarm reminder signal
An alarm reminder signal appears for all alarms if the global alarm audio has been paused
or turned off. The reminder signal interval is the same as the alarm interval with which it
appears.
Alarm types
Type Priority Color Alarm audio tone
• NIBP or SpO2 limit exceeded
• Some technical alarms
• Pulse rate limit exceeded
High Red 10-pulse tone
• Some technical alarms
Medium Amber 3-pulse tone
• Temperature limit exceeded
Low Amber 2-pulse tone or 1-pulse tone
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