Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B - Manual (Page 60)

Troubleshooting
4-8 Monitoring the ECG
Poor ECG signal
quality z The monitoring elec-
trodes are not making
proper contact with the
patient.
z The monitoring elec-
trodes are outdated or
dried-out.
z Radio frequency inter-
ference (RFI) is causing
artifact.
z Check that the monitoring
electrodes are properly
applied. If necessary, pre-
pare the patient’s skin and
apply new electrodes.
z Check the date code on
the electrodes. Do not
open the electrode pack-
age until immediately
prior to use.
z Relocate or turn off equip-
ment that may be causing
RFI.
QRS beeper inau-
dible or beeps do
not occur with
each QRS com-
plex. z The QRS beeper is con-
figured to Off.
z The amplitude of the
QRS complex is too
small to detect.
z Check that the QRS
beeper is configured to
On.
z Adjust the volume.
z Adjust the size of the
ECG.
Table 4-5 Troubleshooting Tips (Continued)
Situation Cause Solution