Driving Pressure High

(Peak pressure – PEEP) > (Plateau pressure – PEEP) x 2

Full breathing cycle within driving pressure upper limit

Upper

Nil

Priority

Max Escalation

Escalation Type

Escalation Condition

Latching

Medium

High

Timed

1 min

No

User Adjustable

Adjustment Range

Alarm Masking

Tooltip Message

Physiological/Tech

No

N/A

Pressure Sensor Fault

Driving Pressure High

Potential restriction between bellows and patient. Check for obstruction or kinks in breathing circuit.

Physiological