Welch Allyn Connex Central Station - User Manual - Manual (Page 65)

Alarms
The central station presents physiological alarms and technical alarms.
Alarm types
Type Priority Color Alarm audio tone 1
High-priority alarms are defined by the device.
See the device directions for use.
High Red 10-pulse tone.
Central station-generated alarms based on loss
of connection with any patient monitor due to a
low or depleted battery.
High Red 10-pulse tone.
Medium-priority alarms are defined by the
device. See the device directions for use.
Medium Yellow 3-pulse tone.
Low-priority alarms defined by the central
station include technical alarms. Other low-
priority alarms are defined by the device. See
the device directions for use.
Low Yellow 1-pulse tone.
Very-low priority alarms are technical alarms
that do not impact patient safety. To view
these alarms, do the following:
1.
Click on the alarming patient tile.
2. Click Device Details.
3. View the alarm in the Device Message
Area.
Very low Cyan None.
1 The minimum alarm sound pressure level for all alarms is greater than or equal to 45
dB, and the maximum alarm sound pressure level is less than or equal to 67 dB.
WARNING Whenever possible, do not rely on visual alarm notifications
alone while monitoring patients. If you must rely on visual alarm
notifications, maintain a clear line of sight with the central station or the
patient monitor. For audio alarm notifications, set the volume as needed
considering the environment and ambient noise levels. Verify that the alarm
is audible to a clinician working at the maximum distance from the central
station or the patient monitor.
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