ZOLL Propaq M Rev B - Manual (Page 59)

Suspending Alarms
9650-0803-01 Rev. B Propaq M Operator’s Guide 5-5
Re-enabling an Alarm
To re-enable an alarm before the alarm silence period has expired, press the Alarm Silence/
Reset button.
Warning! Do not silence the audible alarm if patient safety may be compromised.
Suspending Alarms
When caring for a patient, you may want to suspend potential or current patient alarms and
equipment alerts for a period of time. To suspend patient alarms
1. Press the More quick access key ( ) to access the second set of quick access keys and
press the Alarms quick access key.
2. Press the Alarms Suspend quick access key ( ).
No alarms will sound while alarms are suspended; however, if an alarm occurs during the
suspension period, the Propaq M unit will display visual alarm indicators -- alarm messages in
the message area (white text on a red background) and red/white numeric displays).
The duration of the alarm suspension can be configured to be for 2, 4, or 15 minutes, or for an
indefinite period of time. The ability to suspend alarms can also be disabled.
Warning! When audible alarms are disabled, make sure that the patient is closely observed.
The Alarm Suspension Timer
During an alarm suspension, the window displays an alarm suspension timer at the top of the
display next to the message area: