Ecg System Messages - ZOLL M2 Operator's Manual

ECG System Messages

When monitoring ECG, the ZOLL M2 unit may display the following messages:
Message
APPLY PADDLES TO PATIENT Paddles are in an open condition. Apply paddles firmly
ATTACH PADS
CHECK PADDLES - PADDLES
SHORTED
CHECK PADS- PADS
SHORTED
CONNECT THERAPY CABLE
ECG LEAD OFF
Note:
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Cause/Action
to the patient's chest.
Therapy pads are not connected to the patient. Check
the MFC/pads/paddles connections.
The paddles have become shorted together. Check the
paddles connection. Make sure that defibrillation gel is
not forming a conductive connection between the
paddles.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact the ZOLL
Technical Service department.
The therapy pads have become shorted together.
Check the pads connection.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact the ZOLL
Technical Service department.
The MFC is not connected to the unit. Check the
therapy cable connections.
One or more leads or the ECG cable are not connected
to the patient or to the ZOLL M2 unit.
An unavailable waveform source has been specified for
the trace display. (Check specified waveform source
and correct, if necessary.)
If an ECG Monitoring cable/lead is intentionally disconnected, you can respond to the
Lead off alarm by pressing the Alarm Control button.
ZOLL M2 Operator's Guide
ECG System Messages
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