GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Руководство оператора

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Troubleshooting
Slipped or misplaced electrodes can result in faulty readings. Refer to “Preparing
the Patient's Skin” on page 46 .
• Verify proper electrode application.
Perspiration, excessive hair, lotions, and dead skin cells must be removed from the
electrode site. Refer to
“Electrode Placement” on page 47 .
• Check for defective or expired electrodes.
Verify the electrodes have not exceeded their shelf life.
• Check for defective, broken, or disconnected leadwires.
Replace or reconnect leadwires as necessary.
• Check the patient's position.
The patient should remain motionless during the acquisition of a resting ECG.
ACI-TIPI Report Does Not Print
If the ACI-TIPI report does not print when expected, do the following:
• Verify ACI-TIPI is enabled.
Refer to “Setting Up ACI-TIPI Interpretation” on page 110 .
• Verify the selected report format includes Interpretation .
Reports without interpretation will not include ACI-TIPI information.
• Verify the ACI-TIPI information was entered for the patient.
ACI-TIPI requires that age range, gender, and chest/arm pain complaints be entered.
• Verify the patient is older than 16.
ACI-TIPI does not apply for pediatric patients.
• Verify the original ECG was acquired with an electrocardiograph with the ACI-TIPI
option enabled.
ACI-TIPI information must be gathered when the ECG was acquired.
For more information, refer to “Setting Up ACI-TIPI Interpretation” on page 110 .
External Device Does Not Record BP Readings
If an external device is not automatically recording blood pressure as expected, do
the following:
• Check the blood pressure device setup.
• Check the serial and TTL cables to make sure they are seated correctly.
• Check the TTL trigger.
For more information, refer to “Inputs and Outputs” on page 146 .
Treadmill/Ergometer Does Not Move
If the exercise equipment is not moving in response to the test protocol, do the
following:
• Check the protocol.
Verify it is set up to control the equipment. Refer to Chapter 7 , “Editing Protocols” .
• Check the cables.
Verify that the device is connected to the correct port, that the cable is seated
securely, and that the cable is not frayed or damaged.
• Check the system's input/output settings.
Refer to “Inputs and Outputs” on page 146 .
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