Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 56)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring the ECG
Troubleshooting Tips
If problems occur while monitoring the ECG, check Table 4-2 for aid in troubleshooting. For basic
troubleshooting problems, such as no power, see "General Troubleshooting Tips" on page 10-18.
Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Any of these messages
displayed:
CONNECT ELECTRODES
CONNECT ECG LEADS
ECG LEADS OFF
XX LEADS OFF Therapy electrodes not
connected • Connect therapy electrode.
One or more ECG electrodes
disconnected • Connect ECG electrode.
ECG cable is not connected to
monitor • Connect ECG cable.
Poor electrode-skin contact • Reposition cable or lead wires to
prevent electrodes from pulling
away from patient.
• Secure trunk cable clasp to
patient’s clothing.
• Prepare skin and apply new
electrodes.
PACER was pressed. The
monitor automatically
switched to Lead II, but ECG
leads are not connected.
• Connect ECG leads and initiate
pacing.
Broken ECG cable lead wire • Select another lead.
• Select PADDLES lead, and use
standard paddles or therapy
electrodes for ECG monitoring.
• Check ECG cable continuity.
Screen blank and ON LED
illuminated Screen not functioning
properly • Print ECG on recorder as backup.
• Contact service personnel for
repair.
Systole beeps not heard or
do not occur with each
QRS complex Volume too low • Adjust volume.
QRS amplitude too small to
detect • Adjust ECG size.
Displayed heart rate (HR)
different than pulse rate ECG size set too high or too
low • Adjust ECG size up or down.
Monitor detecting the patient’s
internal pacemaker pulses • Change monitor lead to reduce
internal pacemaker pulse size.
Displayed heart rate (HR)
different from displayed
ECG waveform ECG size set too high or too
low • Adjust ECG size up or down.
Monitor detecting the patient’s
internal pacemaker pulses • Change monitor lead to reduce
internal pacemaker pulse size.