ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 61)

Advisory Function Messages
9650-0912-01 Rev. K ZOLL R Series Operator’s Guide 4–7
Advisory Function Messages
SELECT DEFIB MODE
Displayed if the ANALYZE button is pressed, but the unit is not in the DEFIB mode. Turn the
Mode Selector to DEFIB to enable the defibrillator and advisory capability.
SELECT PADS
Displayed if the ANALYZE button is pressed while the device is operating in any ECG lead
other than “PADS.” Press the LEAD button until “PADS” is selected.
REMOVE SYNC
Displayed if the ANALYZE button is pressed while the device is in Sync mode. Turn off Sync
mode by pressing the Sync On/Off softkey. Press the ANALYZE button again to initiate ECG
rhythm analysis.
Warning Messages
Warning messages prompt the operator to check the patient, the unit, the electrodes and/or
connections.
NOISY ECG / RETRY ANALYSIS
A NOISY ECG message alternating with a RETRY ANALYSIS message is displayed for 5
seconds when the unit detects a noisy ECG signal during ECG analysis. Check and adjust
electrode placement and cable connections to help eliminate the noise source. Keep patient
motionless during ECG analysis. Press the ANALYZE button again to begin ECG analysis.
CHECK PATIENT
The unit has detected a shockable rhythm during continuous background ECG analysis
(i.e., Smart Alarms™). The prompt is given only when the heart rate alarms are enabled and the
unit detects a shockable rhythm. The screen message persists as long as a shockable rhythm is
being detected. Press the ANALYZE button to begin ECG analysis.
Note: This CHECK PATIENT analysis function operates continuously when heart rate
alarms are enabled and does not require pressing the ANALYZE button for operation.
CHECK PADS / POOR PAD CONTACT
The therapy electrodes are not properly attached to the patient, or the cable connections have
become loose.
Check that the therapy electrodes are making good contact with the patient’s skin and that all
cables are securely connected. This voice prompt will not sound if the therapy electrodes were
not previously connected to the patient.