Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 179

8 . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
8 . 2 : T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g A l a r m s C l a s s I I
AUTOMATIC RESPONSE ALARMS (Class II)
Problem Operation Mode
ECG Trigger Loss Operator only
Pressure Trigger Operator only
Loss
FiberOptix
sensor (AutoCAT
WAVE
Automatic Response Alarms
8-18
Possible Cause(s)
No ECG waveform
displayed
Waveform erratic or noisy Reapply electrode paste or
Low waveform amplitude
or biphasic QRS
complexes
Inappropriate trigger
mode selected.
No pressure waveform
displayed
™ AP AP sensor cable
® 2 disconnected
® only)
AP sensor cable broken
Corrective Actions
• Check patient
condition/rhythm.
• Check electrode
placement and change if
necessary.
• Check ECG cable
connections; reconnect as
needed.
• Check external monitor
connection at monitor and
IABP input.
• Check/change ECG lead.
Check/change ECG source.
disposable electrodes.
Consider using Manual gain
Select another lead (if using
external monitor, change
lead on monitor). Increase
size using gain controls.
Select another trigger mode
and reset timing as needed.
• Check patient condition
• Check all connections.
Make sure correct AP Select
source is selected.
• Check pressure
transducer, IAB catheter
and connections for loose
connections, repair/tighten
if necessary.
• Select another trigger
mode.
• Re-Zero AP source.
Check connections and
reconnect as needed. 2 beep
tone confirms connection
is made.
Replace IAB. Select an
alternate AP source.