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7 Alarms............................................................................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Alarm Categories ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Alarm Levels ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3 Alarm Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.3.1 Alarm Lamp ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.2 Alarm Message ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.3.3 Flashing Numeric ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.4 Audible Alarm Tones ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.5 Alarm Status Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................ 7-4
7.4 Alarm Tone Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.1 Setting the Minimum Alarm Volume..................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.2 Changing the Alarm Volume ................................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.3 Setting the Interval between Alarm Sounds....................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.4.4 Changing the Alarm Tone Pattern .......................................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.4.5 Setting the Reminder Tones..................................................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.5 Understanding the Alarm Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 7-6
7.5.1 Setting Alarm Properties for All Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 7-6
7.5.2 Adjusting Alarm Limits Automatically ................................................................................................................................... 7-7
7.5.3 Setting Alarm Delay Time ......................................................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.5.4 Setting SpO
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Technical Alarm Delay ...................................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.5.5 Setting Recording Length ........................................................................................................................................................ 7-9
7.5.6 Entering CPB Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.5.7 Intubation Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-10
7.6 Pausing Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7-10
7.7 Switching Off All Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-10
7.8 Silencing the Alarm Sound .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-11
7.9 Latching Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
7.10 Silencing Technical Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................ 7-12
7.11 Testing Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7-12
7.12 When an Alarm Occurs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-12
7.13 Using Care Group Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-13
7.13.1 Care Group Auto Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................... 7-13
7.13.2 Setting Care Group Alert Tone ............................................................................................................................................ 7-13
7.13.3 Silencing Care Group Alarms ............................................................................................................................................... 7-13
8 Monitoring ECG .............................................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.3 Preparing to Monitor ECG ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.3.1 Preparing the Patient and Placing the Electrodes ............................................................................................................ 8-2
8.3.2 Choosing AHA or IEC Lead Placement .................................................................................................................................. 8-2
8.3.3 ECG Lead Placements ................................................................................................................................................................ 8-2
8.3.4 Checking Paced Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 8-4
8.4 Understanding the ECG Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.5 Changing ECG Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.5.1 Accessing ECG Menus ................................................................................................................................................................ 8-6