Dräger Infinity Series Quick Reference Manual page 19

INFINITY DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Arrhythmia Problems
Fuzzy or irregular
baseline
Rough jagged
baseline.
Wandering baseline
Monitor is not storing
arrhythmia alarms.
Infinity Delta/Delta XL/Kappa - Quick Reference Guide
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Refer to Instruction For Use Manual.
Possible Cause
Poor lead placement.
Tense, uncomfortable
patient.
Tremors or diaphoresis.
Poor electrical contact.
Respiratory interfer-
ence.
Faulty or dry
electrodes.
Patient movement.
Improperly placed
electrodes.
Respiratory
interference
Arrhythmia detection is
turned OFF.
STORE not selected in
alarm menu.
Action
Reapply electrodes.
Ensure that placement
is on flat non-muscular
areas. Make sure
patient is comfortable.
Assess and treat
patient accordingly.
Reapply electrodes.
Move electrodes from
areas of greatest chest
motion. Change/apply
new electrodes.
Ensure patient comfort.
Reapply electrodes;
ensure that cable is
not pulling electrodes.
Move electrodes away
from areas of greatest
movement during
respiration.
Access arrhythmia
menu, turn detection
ON.
Access alarm limits
select STORE for
Archive.
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