ZOLL E Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev R - Manual (Page 92)

E Series Operator’s Guide
13-2 9650-1210-01 Rev. R
Unit displays the TIME SYNCHRONIZATION
REQUIRED message on power down.
• More than two weeks have elapsed since the clock was
last synchronized. Synchronize the clock as described
in “Setting Time and Date” on page 11-5.”
Unit displays the CABLE FAULT or PADDLE FAULT
message.
• Check the connection between the Multifunction cable
and the MFE pads.
• Remove the CPRD-to-MFC connector, if in use, and
plug the multifunction cable directly into the
CPR-D-padz.
• Remove the multifunction cable PADS from the
AutoPulse Plus, if in use, and plug the multifunction
cable directly into the electrode pads.
Noisy ECG, artifact, wandering baseline
• Consider 1 – 21Hz filter bandwidth (see E Series
Configuration Guide).
• Prepare the patient’s skin prior to electrode attachment.
• Check for proper adhesion of electrodes to patient.
• Reduce or eliminate ECG artifact due to electrode or
patient cable movement.
• Route cables so that they don’t pull on electrodes or
swing excessively.
• Ensure patient is motionless.
• Check for possible excessive radio frequency
interference.
Poor ECG signal level observed with normal calibration
pulse.
• Select another lead.
• Apply new electrodes using different placement.
Inconsistent QRS beep or heart rate is observed.
• Increase beeper volume.
• Select another lead.
• Alter ECG electrode placement and/or use new
electrode.
Sync marker is absent or inconsistent with QRS
waveform on display and stripchart.
• Ensure device is in SYNC mode.
• Change ECG lead selection.
• Alter ECG electrode placement and/or use new
electrode.
• Ensure paper is at least 90 mm wide.
Symptom Recommended Action