Machine alarms and what they mean

These alarms should always be set for each patient.

Aponea alarm

• Set at 10-60 seconds, suggested settings are 10/20 seconds

DO NOT TURN OFF THIS ALARM

High/low VTE

• High – around 800 but depends on patients ideal weight
• Low – around 200 but depends on patients ideal weight

High/low Respiratory rate

• High – set at 10-15 breaths per minute above patients measured breathing
• Low – set at 10-15 breaths per minute below the patients breathing rate

Circuit disconnect

• Set at 0-15 seconds to allow for occasional excessive leaks