Welch Allyn 246 Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor v.3.7X - User Manual - Manual (Page 60)

56 Alarms & Alerts Welch Allyn Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor
Troubleshooting equipment alert messages
Simultaneous equipment alerts
MULTIPLE. If multiple equipment alerts occur simultaneously, the Propaq monitor
displays this message. In this situation, the source of the alert may not be displayed
(resulting in the message MULTIPLE). Look for blank numeric or waveform areas on
the display, or status messages at the top of the display to identify the source(s) of
multiple alerts.
ECG messages
ECG FAULT. (This message is displayed in the status message area at the top of the
display.) A problem occurred with ECG. If the problem is caused by a defective or
disconnected lead, the monitor typically displays an additional message that indicates
which lead failed (such as LL LEAD FAILED). Check the ECG lead for proper
connection and operation.
ECG LEAD CHANGED. The Propaq CS monitor has automatically changed an ECG
lead due to a lead wire or electrode problem.
LEAD FAIL: REPLACE ELECTRODES. The cable may not be properly connected to the
electrodes or the electrodes may have failed. Check for proper connection; replace
electrodes if needed.
MULTIPLE LEAD FAIL. The monitor displays this message if multiple ECG leads fail.
Check all ECG leads for proper connection and operation.
RESP messages
RESP FAULT. (This message is displayed in the status message area at the top of the
display.) A problem occurred with RESP. The monitor typically displays an additional
message indicating the cause of the problem, such as a problem with a RESP lead.
Check for proper connection; replace electrodes if needed.
LEAD FAIL. One or more electrodes are making very poor or no contact. Check for
proper connection; replace electrodes if needed.
INAPPROPRIATE ECG CABLE. ECG cable appears not to contain 1 kW current
limiting resistors. These resistors are required for RESP operation and to protect the
monitor from damage during defibrillation. Replace cable with proper type.
NOISY SIGNAL, CHECK ELECTRODES. Electrodes are making poor contact and may
be dried out. Replace electrodes.
Note The monitor can also display MULTIPLE LEAD FAIL if, for example, there is a
problem with an ECG lead and RESP lead at the same time. In this case, the
monitor will alternately display ECG FAULT and RESP FAULT. Check all ECG and
RESP leads for proper connection and operation.