Table of Contents - Covidien

When you
see this
message...
OCCLUSION High-priority alarm.
Ventilator breathing circuit or
inspiratory or expiratory filters
occluded. Ventilator detects
above-normal difference
between inspiratory and
expiratory pressure transducers.
The ventilator enters occlusion
cycling mode.
Autoreset when the ventilator
no longer detects an occlusion.
PARTIAL
OCCLUSION
SETUP TIME
ELAPSED
Table 7-1: Clinical alarms (continued)
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High-priority alarm.
Ventilator breathing circuit or
inspiratory or expiratory filters
partially occluded. Ventilator
detects above-normal difference
between inspiratory and
expiratory pressure transducers.
The ventilator continues normal
ventilation.
Autoreset when partial
occlusion no longer exists for
two consecutive breaths.
High-priority alarm.
At least 30 seconds have
elapsed since you pressed a key
or turned the knob (occurs at
power-on only).
Autoreset when you accept
proposed settings.
Alarm handling
Check patient.
Check ventilator
breathing circuit and
inspiratory and
expiratory filters for
occlusions or kinks.
Empty excess water
from tubes.
Press the alarm reset
key.
If this does not resolve
the problem, provide
alternate ventilation
and contact service.
Check the patient.
Check the ventilator
breathing circuit for
water, kinks, or other
blockages.
If this does not resolve
the problem, provide
alternate ventilation
and contact service.
Check the patient. Be
sure to complete
ventilator setup before
connecting the
ventilator breathing
circuit to the patient.
Select appropriate
ventilator settings.
700 Series Ventilator Operator’s Manual 10066984 Rev. D 7-13