Dräger Infinity Series Quick Reference Manual page 18

INFINITY DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Arrhythmia Problems
Difficulty in monitoring
a paced rhythm
Monitor is falsely
alarming for movement
and artifact.
60 cycle interference
(sawtooth baseline)
Infinity Delta/Delta XL/Kappa - Quick Reference Guide
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Possible Cause
Pacing detection is
turned OFF. Pacer
spike is too small and
monitor is unable to
detect.
Inadequate skin prep.
Old, dry or wet
electrodes.
Insecure electrodes.
Loose lead wires.
Poor lead placement.
Possible non-grounded
instrument near patient.
Action
Turn pacer detection
ON and reposition RA
electrode lower and LL
electrode higher on
chest wall. Monitor in
another lead, such as
V1. Relearn. Select
best lead and change
QRS processing from
ECG 1 & ECG 2 to
ECG 1 only.
Ensure that skin is
properly prepped
including removing hair.
Change electrodes at
least every 24-48 hrs.
Ensure that electrodes
are making good con-
tact with chest wall.
Check and secure
lead wires.
Reapply electrodes.
Disconnect electrical
appliances near
patient from wall outlet
(one at a time) to
determine faulty
grounding. Consult
bio med/clinical
engineering dept.
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