Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 40)

Basic Orientation
2-18 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
When the alarms are set to OFF , you must press the ALARMS button and select QUICK SET to
enable the alarms.
When you press the ALARMS button, the following Alarms overlay appears:
1 Select QUICK SET to activate the
alarms for all active parameters. The
quick set limits are set automatically
based on the patient’s current vital
sign values (refer to
Table 2-1 ). The
alarm limits default to the setting
(
WIDE or NARROW ) displayed on the
overlay.
2 Select LIMITS to change the alarm
limits to WIDE or NARROW (refer to
Table 2-1 ).
3 Select SUSPEND to turn off the
audible alarm for up to 15 minutes. If
an alarm limit is exceeded while the
alarm is silenced, the violated
parameter flashes, an alarm
message appears, but the alarm tone
remains silent.
Select VF/VT ALARM to turn on
continuous monitoring for ventricular
fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
in manual mode.
A symbol appears above the primary
ECG when the alarm is on .
Reselect VF/VT ALARM to turn off
this alarm.
Note: When the VF/VT alarm is
on, you are limited to PADDLES
lead or lead II. Refer to "Selecting
ECG Lead and Size," page 3-2 .
Note: The VF/VT alarm will be
suspended when the noninvasive
pacemaker is on and when
standard paddles are attached
and
PADDLES lead is selected.
The alarm is also suspended
when the defibrillator is charging
or is fully charged.