ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 157)

Monitor
9650-0904-01 Rev. K ZOLL R Series Operator’s Guide 14–3
6. Noisy ECG, artifact, wandering
baseline
• Consider 1 – 21Hz filter bandwidth (see R Series
Configuration Manual).
• Prepare the patient’s skin prior to electrode attachment.
• Check for proper adhesion of electrodes to patient.
• Reduce or eliminate ECG artifact due to electrode or
patient cable movement. Route cables so that they don’t
pull on electrodes or swing excessively.
• Ensure patient is motionless.
• Check for possible excessive radio frequency
interference.
7. Poor ECG signal amplitude,
calibration pulse normal
• Select another lead.
• Apply new electrodes using different placement.
8. Inconsistent QRS beep or heart
rate
• Select another lead.
• Alter ECG electrode placement.
9. Sync marker is absent or
inconsistent with QRS waveform
on display and recorder
• Ensure device is in Sync mode.
• Ensure that device in NOT in Remote Sync mode.
• Change ECG lead selection.
• Alter ECG electrode placement.
• Paper too narrow. It should be 90 mm wide.
10. No ECG trace or dashed line on
display
• Device is in Remote Sync mode. Press the
Sync On/Off softkey to exit Remote Sync mode.
11. CPR Remaining Timer is enabled
but fails to decrement
• Turn unit off for 10 seconds and then turn it back on
again.
12. Alarm tone sounds when unit is
turned on but alarm feature is not
enabled
• Press the ALARM SUSPEND button.
Symptom Recommended Action