Physio Control LIFEPAK 15, Operating Instructions Manual

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Monitoring the ECG
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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
If problems occur while monitoring the ECG, check the table below for aid in troubleshooting.
For basic troubleshooting problems, such as no power, see General Troubleshooting Tips (on
page 214).
Table 11 Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Any of these messages
displayed:
CONNECT ELECTRODES
CONNECT ECG LEADS
ECG LEADS OFF
XX LEADS OFF
Therapy electrodes not
connected
• Connect therapy electrode.
One or more ECG electrodes
disconnected
• Connect ECG electrode.
ECG cable is not connected to
monitor
•
Connect ECG cable.
Poor electrode-skin contact •
Reposition cable or lead wires to
prevent electrodes from pulling
away from patient.
• Secure trunk cable clasp to
patient’s clothing.
• Prepare skin and apply new
electrodes.
PACER
was pressed. The
monitor automatically switched
to Lead II, but ECG leads are
not connected.
• Connect ECG leads and initiate
pacing.
Broken ECG cable lead wire
• Select another lead.
•
Select PADDLES lead, and use
standard paddles or therapy
electrodes for ECG monitoring.
• Check ECG cable continuity.
Screen blank and
ON
LED
illuminated
Screen not functioning
properly
• Print ECG on recorder as backup.
•
Contact service personnel for
repair.
Systole beeps not heard or
do not occur with each
QRS complex
Volume too low • Adjust volume.
QRS amplitude too small to
detect
• Adjust ECG size.
Displayed heart rate (HR)
different than pulse rate
ECG size set too high or too
low
• Adjust ECG size up or down.
Monitor detecting the patient’s
internal pacemaker pulses
•
Change monitor lead to reduce
internal pacemaker pulse size.
Displayed heart rate (HR)
different from displayed
ECG waveform
ECG size set too high or too
low
• Adjust ECG size up or down.
Monitor detecting the patient’s
internal pacemaker pulses
• Change monitor lead to reduce
internal pacemaker pulse size.