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1-8 Alarms
1-8-1 The physiologic monitoring system should have visual or
audible
alarms to warn operators of any system fault that may cause unsafe
or
erroneous results.
1-8-2 Audible and/or visual indicators should activate when the
display
reading reaches and remains at the alarm limit.
1-8-3 All alarms should be fully explained in the operator's
manual.
1-9 Audible Alarms
1-9-1 Audible alarms should be distinct and easily identified.
1-9-2 Audible alarms should be enabled when the physiologic
monitoring
system is turned on (i.e., the default volume should not be set to
OFF)
and should be clearly audible at any volume setting.
1-9-3 If the alarm volume is adjustable, it should not be possible
to
turn the volume down so low that it is not likely to be heard.
1-9-4 Although an audible-alarm silence is acceptable, the alarm
must
recur automatically if the condition is not corrected.
1-9-5 If an alarm is silenced, a visual display should clearly
indicate
which alarm is disabled.
1-10 Visual Alarms
1-11 Soft keys & Rotary knob control, and not touch screen or any
external control device
1-12 Rechargeable battery for at least 3 hours operating time
1-13 Docking station for secured attachment over the anaesthesia
machine, also for easily unlocking the monitor from the shelf then pick
& go with the patient to the recovery.
1-14 not too heavy for transportation purposes (Max. 6 KG)
End of specification