Chapter 4
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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
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Troubleshooting Tips
Table 12
Troubleshooting Tips for the 12-Lead ECG
OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Any of these
messages displayed:
CONNECT ECG
LEADS
ECG LEADS OFF
XX LEADS OFF
One or more ECG
electrodes disconnected
•
Confirm ECG electrode connections.
ECG cable is not
connected to monitor
•
Confirm ECG cable connections.
Poor electrode-skin
contact
•
Reposition cable and/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.
Broken lead wire
•
Select another lead.
•
Select
PADDLES
lead, and use standard
paddles or therapy electrodes for ECG
monitoring.
•
Check ECG cable continuity.
Noisy signal and/or
message displayed:
NOISY DATA!
PRESS 12-LEAD TO
ACCEPT
Noise in a lead other than
the displayed lead
•
Press
12-LEAD
again to override the
message. Examine the printout to determine
leads affected by noise. Replace or
reposition the affected electrodes and lead
wires.
Poor electrode-skin
contact
•
Reposition cable and/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.
Loose connection
•
Check or reconnect cable connections.
Patient motion
•
Encourage patient to lie quietly.
•
Support patient's limbs.
Vehicle motion
•
Stop vehicle while acquiring 12-lead ECG
data.
Outdated, corroded, or
dried-out electrodes
•
Check Use By date on electrode packages.
•
Use only unexpired silver/silver chloride
electrodes. Leave electrodes in sealed
pouch until time of use.
Radio Frequency
Interference (RFI)
•
Check for equipment causing RFI (such as a
radio transmitter) and relocate or turn off
equipment power.
Damaged cable or
connector/lead wire
•
Inspect main cable and attachments.
Replace if damaged.
Monitor does not
complete 12-lead
ECG operation
sequence
Operator pressed another
function button (such as
) before 12-lead
ECG sequence completed
•
Press
12-LEAD
to acquire another 12-lead
ECG. Allow enough time for sequence to
complete.
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