Physio-Control LIFEPAK 1000 - Manual (Page 32)

3-10 LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Operating Instructions
How to Use the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator
Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring
If problems occur while monitoring the ECG, check this list of observations for troubleshooting
assistance.
Table 3-2 Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring
Observation Possible Cause What to Do
Screen blank and ON
LED lit.
Screen not functioning
properly. • Contact authorized service
personnel.
• AED and therapy functions may
still operate. If needed for
therapy, continue to use device
to treat patient.
CONNECT ECG LEADS
message appears
One or more ECG electrodes
are disconnected. • Confirm ECG electrode
connections.
Poor electrode-to-skin
contact. • Reposition cable and/or lead
wires to prevent electrodes from
pulling away from patient.
• Clean, shave, and dry the
patient’s skin as recommended
on
page 3-3 .
• Replace electrodes.
• Change cable.
Broken ECG cable lead wire. • Check ECG cable continuity. If
lead wire is broken, replace ECG
cable.