Defibrillator
9650-0904-01 Rev. N ZOLL R Series Operator’s Guide 14–5
Defibrillator
4. Patient on “Standby” pacing gets
paced intermittently.
• Ensure proper ECG electrode or OneStep Pacing/
Complete electrode connection and placement. If ECG
lead wire comes off, pacer will automatically pace
asynchronously.
• Check ECG cable for damage.
• Patient R-to-R interval varying. Pace rate close to
patient’s heart rate.
• Verify rate is set appropriately.
5. Heart rate display reads 0 with
proper pacing capture displayed
on ECG trace.
• Check patient’s pulse.
• Select different ECG Lead configuration.
6. Bedside/Central Station/Telemetry
ECG display becomes erratic
when pacing.
None, the patient monitor ECG inputs are overloaded by
pacer signals. ECG can only be monitored by the R Series
or pacing device while pacing.
Symptom Recommended Action
1. Excessive artifact detected when
using paddles as ECG source.
• Ensure “PADDLES” is selected.
• Firmly press paddles against patient skin.
• Use gel on paddles.
• Clean paddle surface.
• Check and clean between adult and pediatric plate.
• Check cable for damage.
• Use ECG electrodes.
2. Defibrillator will not charge (energy
level does not increment on
display).
• Ensure that SHOCK button(s) on paddles or front panel
are not stuck on.
• Replace the battery pack.
3. Charge time to 200 J exceeds
10 seconds.
• Typical in a low battery condition (up to 20 seconds)
• Plug device into AC power.
• Install fully charged battery pack.
Symptom Recommended Action
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