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3.16.5 Resp Troubleshooting
MESSAGE/ PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
Resp. Waveform Too Large 1 Scales set
inappropriately.
1Change lead selection.
2 Change Respiration
scale.
Resp. Waveform Too Small 1 Patient breathing is
shallow or patient is
turned on side.Scale set
inappropriately.
1Change lead selection.
2Change respiration scale.
False Apnea Alarm 1 Apnea delay may be
improperly set.
2Patient may be having
frequent episodes of CVA.
3Scale size may be too
low.
1Choose another apnea
delay.
2Reposition electrodes to
better detect respirations.
3 Change Respiration
scale.
No Resp. Waveform or Rate
Displayed
1Respiration turned Off.
2Patient connected using
ESIS choke cable.
3Cable not connected.
1Turn respiration On (Off
will be displayed in Resp.
window).
2Check that proper patient
cable is used. Use non
ESIS patient cable.
3Check cable.
“CHK Lead” Message 1 Increased impedance
caused by one of the
following:
2Chest hair under
electrodes.
3Dried electrode gel.
4Electrode off. Lead off.
5Cracked lead wires.
6Poor skin prep.
1Prep chest.
2Change electrodes.
3Replace electrode.
4Replace lead.
5Replace lead wires.
6Clean and abrade skin
before applying
electrodes.
Resp high impedance 1 Connections not tight
and/or properly secured.
2Electrodes dry or loose.
3Cable or lead wires
damaged.
1Ensure proper
connection. (Electrode to
lead, lead to cable, cable
to monitor).
2Re-prep skin and apply
fresh, moist electrodes.
3 Check with continuity
tester.
“CVA” Message 1 Can be caused by
shallow breathing or an
apnea event.
2Patient HR and
respiratory rate identical.
1Check the patient.
2Adjust scales or leads if
necessary. Check the
patient.
Resp: Initialization Error 1 During the Resp module
power-on, as the Resp
module communication
stops, system fails to
communicate with
module.
1Contact Technical
Support.
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