ZOLL aed pro - ECG Monitoring Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING
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ECG Monitoring Troubleshooting
Table 2-2 lists common issues with ECG monitoring and their associated corrective action.
Table 2-2. ECG Monitoring Issues
Symptom Corrective Action
 CHECK ECG ELECTRODES
or
 ATTACH ECG ELECTRODES
Ensure that the ECG cable is connected to each
electrode and to the unit.
Ensure that the ECG electrodes are making good
contact with the patient and are not dried out.
Replace the ECG electrodes.
Replace the ECG cable.
Noisy ECG, artifact, or wandering
baseline.
Turn off nearby two-way radios and cell phones.
Before attaching electrodes, properly prepare the
patient’s skin (refer to the AED Pro Operator’s Guide).
Ensure proper adhesion of the electrodes to the
patient.
Arrange the ECG cable so that it does not pull on any
of the electrodes.
Poor ECG signal level. Replace the ECG electrodes and change their
position on the patient.
Irregular heart rate. Observe the patient’s ECG. Verify that the irregular
heart rate is not caused by noise, low amplitude
R waves, extra-systoles, or arrhythmia.
Replace the ECG electrodes and change their
position on the patient.
 PLUG IN DEFIB CABLE
ECG analysis detected a shockable rhythm.
Replace the ECG electrodes and cable with
defibrillation pads to deliver therapy.