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Alarms
Alarm ON/OFF status and limits can be set from individual parameter menus or from ALARM
SETUP page. Do not temporarily silence or disable audible alarm if patient safety would be
compromised. During alarm, bell next to parameter will flash.
To temporarily suspend patient alarms:
1. ALARMS IN CURRENT VIOLATION – Press the ALARM SUSPEND key to temporarily
silence any alarm in violation. Note screen message says ALARM SILENCED. Alarms are
silenced until silence interval on screen has elapsed OR until the alarm in violation falls
within alarm settings.
2. NO CURRENT ALARM VIOLATION – Press the ALARM SUSPEND key to temporarily
suspend all alarms. Note screen message says ALARM SUSPEND and suspend interval on
screen.
3. Alarms can be enabled again by pressing the ALARM SUSPEND key, or by waiting until
the alarm suspend interval has elapsed.
To change alarm ON/OFF status using parameter menu:
1. Press the softkey next to the parameter label.
2. Press the ALM ON/OFF softkey to highlight desired status.
3. Press the PAGE HOME key.
To change alarm limits using parameter menu:
1. Press the softkey next to the parameter label.
2. Press the ALM LIM softkey to access alarm limits menu and adjust accordingly.
To change alarm ON/OFF status and limits using alarm setup page:
1. Press the ALARM SETUP key.
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2. Press the NEXT softkey to select alarm status or limit to be changed.
3. Press the ADJ softkey to alter alarm status or limits.
4. Press the PAGE HOME key.
Alarm settings and limits are user configurable. Alarm criteria can be set for different
environments and patient types. Turn alarms on or off by parameter and specify limits such as
High and Low Heart Rate on Alarm Setup page or from individual parameter menus. Fully
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