ZOLL M Series Defibrillator Rev H - Manual (Page 15)

12-lead
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Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is intended to help you identify and correct problems that arise during operation. If trouble persists after
consulting this guide, contact the ZOLL Technical Service Department for problems relating to the M Series unit or GE Medical
Systems Information for problems relating to the Catalyst MUSE system.
ZOLL Technical Service Department GE Customer Support GE Technical Support
(USA) Phone: (800) 348-9011 Phone: (800) 531-5613 Phone: (800) 558-7044
(UK) Phone: +44-192-584-6400 Fax: (414) 362-3200
(Others) Contact your local ZOLL distributor Outside of USA/Canada:
Phone (561) 575-5060 Extension 4220
Symptom Recommended Action
1. The ECG baseline does not stabilize
or the ECG is noisy, or the following
message is displayed: “NOISY ECG”.
1. Verify the electrodes are connected properly to the patient.
Reposition the electrodes and/or lead wires to prevent the
electrodes from pulling away from the patient.
2. Verify the gel of the electrode is not dry. Check expiration
date on the electrode package.
3. Use Silver/Silver Chloride electrodes.
4. Verify patient cable is connected properly and held
motionless. Verify that the ECG snaps and connectors are
clean.
5. Make sure that the patient is motionless. Support patient’s
limbs, if necessary.
6. Stop vehicle while acquiring the 12-lead ECG.
7. Verify correct filter (50 or 60 Hz) is selected in Configuration
menu.
8. Inspect ECG cable. Replace if damaged.
9. Change ECG Filter setting to 0.05-40 Hz 4x3 and retry
acquisition.
2. “ECG LEAD OFF” or “VX LEAD OFF” 1. Confirm ECG electrode and cable connections.
2. Prepare skin and replace electrodes.
3. Check ECG cable continuity and replace if cable damage is
suspect.
4. ECG signal may be temporarily out of range due to recent
defibrillator discharge.