V Series Operating Instructions 10 - 9
Respiration (Resp) Respiration Troubleshooting
10.4 Respiration Troubleshooting
The Resp tile message area displays messages indicating the current state of the Resp parameter. If 
there is more than one message to display, the messages scroll.
ISSUE REASON SOLUTION
Do not see Resp parameter 
tiles in display.
Parameter not configured to display.  Refer to "Display Options Dialog" on 
page 3-2 for additional information. 
Resp waveform too large Scales set inappropriately. Change lead selection.
Change respiration scale.
Resp waveform too small Patient breathing is shallow or 
patient is turned on side.
Change lead selection.
Scale set inappropriately. Change respiration scale.
False apnea alarm Apnea delay may be improperly set. Choose another apnea delay.
Patient may be having frequent 
episodes of CVA.
Reposition electrodes to better 
detect respirations.
Scale size may be too low. Change Respiration scale
No Resp waveform or rate 
displayed in the tile
Resp is turned off.  Turn Resp on. 
Patient connected using ESIS choke 
cable.
Check that proper patient cable is 
used. Use approved non-ESIS 
patient cable.
Cable not connected. Check cable.
New ECG lead cable in use at the 
bedside monitor and ECG Resp lead 
needs to be changed. 
Change ECG Resp Lead in the Setup 
dialog.