Troubleshooting - ZOLL M Series Manual

Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting guide is intended to help you identify and correct problems that arise during operation. If trouble persists after
consulting this guide, contact the ZOLL Technical Service Department for problems relating to the M Series unit or GE Medical
Systems Information for problems relating to the Catalyst MUSE system.
ZOLL Technical Service Department
(USA) Phone: (800) 348-9011
(UK) Phone: +44-192-584-6400
(Others) Contact your local ZOLL distributor
Symptom
1. The ECG baseline does not stabilize
or the ECG is noisy, or the following
message is displayed: "NOISY ECG".
2. "ECG LEAD OFF" or "VX LEAD OFF"
9650-0215-01
GE Customer Support
Phone: (800) 531-5613
Fax:
Outside of USA/Canada:
Phone (561) 575-5060 Extension 4220
Recommended Action
1. Verify the electrodes are connected properly to the patient.
Reposition the electrodes and/or lead wires to prevent the
electrodes from pulling away from the patient.
2. Verify the gel of the electrode is not dry. Check expiration
date on the electrode package.
3. Use Silver/Silver Chloride electrodes.
4. Verify patient cable is connected properly and held
motionless. Verify that the ECG snaps and connectors are
clean.
5. Make sure that the patient is motionless. Support patient's
limbs, if necessary.
6. Stop vehicle while acquiring the 12-lead ECG.
7. Verify correct filter (50 or 60 Hz) is selected in Configuration
menu.
8. Inspect ECG cable. Replace if damaged.
9. Change ECG Filter setting to 0.05-40 Hz 4x3 and retry
acquisition.
1. Confirm ECG electrode and cable connections.
2. Prepare skin and replace electrodes.
3. Check ECG cable continuity and replace if cable damage is
suspect.
4. ECG signal may be temporarily out of range due to recent
defibrillator discharge.
12-lead - 13
(414) 362-3200
12-lead
GE Technical Support
Phone: (800) 558-7044