Troubleshooting - Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B Instructions For Use Manual

M3500B HeartStart XLT Defibrillator/Monitor

Troubleshooting

The table below lists the pacing-related system and momentary messages that
you may encounter during pacing.
Table 8-1 Pacing System Messages
Message
The selected monitoring
lead is not making proper
contact with the patient.
Pacing was attempted in
demand mode without
monitoring electrodes
attached.
The pacing system is not func-
tioning.
High patient impedance is
resulting in the delivery of less
current to the patient than
specified in the output current
setting.
Mode
paced pulses are being deliv-
ered.
Pacer
pacing function keys, is
pressed when Manual Mode is
not active.
Possible Cause
is pressed while
, or one of the other
Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
Check that the monitoring
electrodes are properly
applied.
Check that the monitoring
cable and electrodes are
properly connected.
Remove the device from active
use and call for service.
Check that the pads are applied
properly.
Stop pacing before changing
the pacing mode.
Make sure Manual Mode is
active before pressing
or one of the other
Pacer
pacing function keys.
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