Bard Sherlock 3CG - ECG Troubleshooting

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Sherlock 3CG™ Tip Confirmation System
6.2 ECG Troubleshooting
Sherlock 3CG™ TCS display will not
power on.
The Sherlock 3CG™ TCS display powers
on to blank screen
The Sherlock 3CG™ TCS powers on to
application toolbar only
Sherlock 3CG™ TCS will not power on or
power on but turns off immediately.
Flat-line ECG signal
Poor ECG signal
Wandering ECG baseline
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Battery not charged.
Plug unit in and verify battery is properly connected.
Software is corrupted or display is damaged.
Reboot display. If behavior continues call the technical support hotline (800) 443-3385.
Software is corrupted or display is damaged.
Reboot display. If behavior continues call the technical support hotline (800) 443-3385.
Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds to power on.
Connect system to an A/C outlet for battery recharge.
If the power problems continue call the technical support hotline (800) 443-3385.
No fin connection.
Fully seat fin on the sensor.
No ECG electrode connection.
Ensure that the area on the skin where the ECG electrodes were placed is oil free
and completely dry.
Damaged ECG electrodes.
Ensure catheter T-lock connections are fully seated.
Replace electrodes.
Air bubble at the catheter tip.
Flush the catheter lumen containing the stylet with saline.
No stylet-to-fin connection.
Fully seat the stylet connector on the fin. Refer to the Bard Access Systems’ catheter
instructions for use.
Fin and/or stylet connectors not fully seated.
Fully seat fin on sensor. Fully seat stylet connector on fin.
Poor ECG electrode contact.
Ensure that the area on the skin where the ECG electrodes were placed is oil free
and completely dry.
Patient movement.
Ask the patient to remain still. Ensure the patient is warm and relaxed.
Extraneous noise.
Avoid touching the stylet or electrodes.
Damaged ECG electrodes.
Replace electrodes.
Catheter not locked with saline.
Ensure catheter T-lock connections are fully seated. Flush the catheter lumen
containing the stylet with saline.
The External ECG signal, with black electrode on the patient’s left shoulder
(Lead III view) is weak.
Place black electrode on the patient’s right shoulder (Lead II view).
Poor ECG electrode contact.
Ensure that the area on the skin where the ECG electrodes were placed is oil
free and completely dry.
Patient movement.
Ask the patient to remain still. Ensure the patient is warm and relaxed.
Extraneous noise.
Avoid touching the stylet or electrodes.
Catheter not locked with saline.
Ensure catheter T-lock connections are fully seated. Flush the catheter lumen
containing the stylet with saline.