Welch Allyn 20хEL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - Reference Guide - Manual (Page 93)

Types of Propaq Alarms
Propaq Encore Reference Guide 93 Welch Allyn
Types of Propaq Alarms
Patient Alarms: Definitions and Indications
The Propaq Encore can alert you to changing patient conditions through its programmable
alarm functions. After you set alarm limits, any vital sign that violates any of its limits results
in both audible and visual alarm indications.
The Propaq Encore also shows you when any alarm limit is turned off by illuminating the
amber
ALARM(S) OFF
light.
A steady, high-pitched alarm tone sounds whenever a patient alarm limit is violated.
The alarm tone continues until:
• the patient condition changes and no longer violates the limit
• you suspend the alarm tone by pressing the SUSPEND button
• you adjust the alarm limit so the vital sign does not violate it
• you turn off the violated alarm limit
Patient and Alarm Limit Status Red
ALARM Light
Yellow
ALARM(S) OFF
Light
Tone
Patient in alarm condition, and all alarm
limits are on FLASH OFF ON
Patient in alarm condition, and at least one
alarm limit is off FLASH ON ON
Patient alarms suspended (whether in
alarm condition or not) ON ON or OFF OFF
Patient not in alarm condition, and at least
one alarm limit is off. OFF ON OFF
Equipment alert, patient not in alarm
condition OFF FLASH ON
for 1 second,
OFF
for 4 seconds
Equipment alert, patient alarms suspended ON FLASH OFF