Audible Alarm Indicators

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Traditional Audible Alarms (HP/Agilent/Philips/Carenet)

•Red alarms: A high pitched sound is repeated once a second.

•Two-star yellow alarms: A lower pitched sound is repeated every two seconds.

•One-star yellow alarms (arrhythmia alarms): The audible indicator is the same as for yellow alarms, but of shorter duration.

•INOPs: an INOP tone is repeated every two seconds.

ISO/IEC Standard 9703-2 Audible Alarms

•Red alarms: A high pitched tone is repeated five times, followed by a pause.

•Two-star yellow alarms: A lower pitched tone is repeated three times, followed by a pause.

•One-star yellow alarms (arrhythmia alarms): The audible indicator is the same as for yellow alarms, but of shorter duration.

•INOPs: a lower pitched tone is repeated twice, followed by a pause.

Changing the Alarm Tone Volume

♦ The alarm volume symbol at the top right of the monitor screen gives you an indication of the current volume. To change the volume, select the volume symbol and then select the required volume from the pop-up selection.

♦ If you want to see a numerical indication of the current alarm volume on a scale

 

from zero to 10, select the Alarm Volume SmartKey. The volume scale pops up.

Alarm

The current setting is indented. To change the setting, select the required number

 

on the scale. Any settings that are inactive (“grayed out”) have been disabled in the

 

monitor’s Configuration Mode.

 

When the alarm volume is set to zero (off), the alarm volume symbol reflects this. If you

 

switch the alarm volume off, you will not get any audible indication of alarm conditions.

 

Minimum Volume for No Central Monitoring INOP

If your monitor is connected to an Information Center, and the connection is interrupted, the INOP message No Central Monit. will appear within 30 seconds, accompanied by an INOP tone. To help ensure that this INOP, and any other active alarm, is not overlooked, the INOP and alarm tones may be configured to have a minimum volume. In this case, INOP and alarm tones will sound even if the monitor alarm volume is set to zero.

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MP60/70/80/90, MP40/50, MP20/30 specifications

Philips MP20/30, MP40/50, and MP60/70/80/90 are advanced patient monitoring systems designed to enhance clinical workflows and patient care in diverse healthcare settings. These devices combine cutting-edge technologies and user-friendly interfaces, making them essential tools for hospitals and healthcare providers.

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The MP60, MP70, MP80, and MP90 series represent the pinnacle of Philips' patient monitoring technology. These monitors are equipped with advanced algorithms that enhance the precision of vital sign measurements, including advanced ECG analysis capabilities that assist in detecting arrhythmias. The MP80 and MP90 models further integrate advanced monitoring technologies such as 3D visualization for hemodynamics and deep learning algorithms for early warning systems.

Connectivity is a key feature across the Philips monitoring range, with many models offering seamless integration with hospital information systems and electronic health records. This connectivity ensures that patient data is easily accessible to clinicians, promoting informed decision-making. Moreover, alarm management features are designed to minimize false alarms, significantly improving the staff's response time by focusing on critical alerts.

In summary, Philips MP20/30, MP40/50, MP60/70/80/90 monitors deliver exceptional monitoring capabilities, combining user-friendly design with advanced technology. Their varied features allow them to cater to different clinical needs, enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals in their critical roles. With these monitors, healthcare facilities can achieve a new standard in patient monitoring, ensuring quality and safety in patient management.
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