BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor Operator’s Manual
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Excessive alarms: heart rate, lead fault
1. Check that electrodes are not dry. Perform skin preparation again and
re-place the electrodes. For more information, see
2. Check for excessive patient movement or muscle tremor. Reposition the
electrodes. Replace with fresh and moist electrodes if necessary.
Low Amplitude ECG Signal
1. Check that the ECG gain is not set too low. Adjust the gain as required.
For more information, see
.
2. Perform skin preparation again and re-place the electrodes. For more
information, see
8.4.1 Preparing the Patient Skin
3. Check electrode application sites. Avoid bone or muscular area.
4. Check that electrodes are not dry or used for a prolonged time. Replace
with fresh and moist electrodes if necessary.
No ECG Waveform
1. Check that the ECG gain is not set too low. Adjust the gain as required.
For more information, see
8.5.3 Changing ECG Wave Settings
2. Check that the leadwires and patient cables are properly connected.
3. Change cable and lead wires.
4. Check that the patient cable or leadwires are not damaged. Change them
if necessary.
Base Line Wander
1. Check for excessive patient movement or muscle tremor. Secure
leadwires and cable.
2. Check that electrodes are not detached or dry and replace with fresh and
moist electrodes if necessary. For more information, see
and
3. Check for ECG filter setting. Set ECG Filter mode to
Monitor
to reduce
baseline wander on the display.
Problem
Corrective Actions