ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 135)

Recorder
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Recorder
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.
Symptom Recommended Action
1. CHECK RECORDER message
• Recorder out of paper.
• Remove paper, check paper type, check recorder for
paper jam, and reload paper.
• Recorder door is open.
• Paper is loaded upside down.
2. Recorder makes stuttering sound
when activated.
• Check recorder for paper jam.
3. Light or poor quality printing
• Ensure correct paper is in use.
• Ensure paper is installed grid side against recorder print
head.
• Recorder print head requires cleaning.
4. Summary Report will not print
when Report/Print Chart softkeys
are activated.
• 15 seconds have not elapsed since one of the events
that trigger Summary Report to record have occurred.
Wait 15 seconds, then try again.
Symptom Recommended Action