Alarm Prompt | Cause | LycoVent Action | Clinician Action | Alarm Settings |
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Lid Open | Cover over BMV is open during operation | Continue operation. Visible alert and high priority tone. | Close cover. | |
Noisy Operation | Possible causes are Intake valve near reservoir bag Squeak from BMV mount Loose bolts Worn rod ends | LycoVent will continue operating. There may be clinical effect such as low TV or low FIO2. | Monitor and attempt to locate source. If cause cannot be identified or remedied ventilate manually till alternate ventilator available. Consult manufacture. See notes Section 9.4 | |
Screen does not illuminate or respond to inputs | Screen Failure | LycoVent will continue to operate. Inputs while screen is not functioning may still change settings. | Ventilate manually until ventilator is replaced. | |
Vent. Stopped | Automated ventilation is selected to stop while connected to patient. | Continue normal operation. Visible alert on screen and High Priority tone. | No action required if stop was intentional. Restart the ventilator if stop was not intentional. |