Which alarm system continuously monitors the equipment site for medical gas and vacuum system source equipment?

The local alarm system is designed to continuously monitor the equipment site for medical gas and vacuum system source equipment. This is essential in healthcare settings where the performance of medical gases directly impacts patient care. The local alarms provide immediate alerts about the status or any malfunctions of the equipment, allowing for timely intervention by staff.

Local alarms are typically situated near the source equipment they monitor. They respond quickly to changes in conditions, such as low pressure or equipment failure, ensuring that staff can promptly address any issues that may arise, thereby maintaining safety and compliance with medical gas regulations.

In contrast, area alarms and master alarms serve different purposes. Area alarms monitor conditions in a specific area, typically integrating readings from multiple local alarms but not focusing on individual source equipment. Master alarms, on the other hand, provide oversight for multiple areas and systems, aggregating alerts from various local and area alarms for centralized monitoring. Patient alarms pertain specifically to monitoring the patient's condition rather than the equipment. Thus, these other alarm types do not fulfill the continuous monitoring role that a local alarm provides specifically for medical gas and vacuum systems.