Troubleshooting Tips For Ecg Monitoring Mode - Stryker LIFEPAK 1000 Operating Instructions Manual

How to Use the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator

Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring Mode

If problems occur while monitoring the ECG, check this list of observations for troubleshooting
assistance.
Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring Mode
Table 3-2
Observation
Screen blank and ON
LED lit.
CONNECT ECG LEADS
message appears
3-10
Possible Cause
Screen not functioning
properly.
One or more ECG electrodes
are disconnected.
Poor electrode-to-skin
contact.
Broken ECG cable lead wire.
What to Do
• Contact authorized service
personnel.
• AED and therapy functions may
still operate. If needed for
therapy, continue to use device
to treat patient.
• Confirm ECG electrode
connections.
• Reposition cable and/or lead
wires to prevent electrodes from
pulling away from patient.
• Clean, shave, and dry the
patient's skin as recommended
on page 3-3.
• Replace electrodes.
• Change cable.
• Check ECG cable continuity. If
lead wire is broken, replace ECG
cable.
LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Operating Instructions