User's Manual

Messages and Issues Troubleshooting
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12.1.15 Parameter Color Tab
This section lists some of the potential messages and issues that may occur Parameter
Color tab.
Low Amplitude ECG
Signal
Gain set too low. Readjust the ECG wave gain as
required. Refer to the ‘‘Wave Gain
Tab (System)’’ on page 9-44 for
instructions on adjusting the wave
gain setting.
Electrodes dry/old Apply fresh, moist electrodes.
Skin improperly prepared Abrade skin.
Possibly not patient's normal
complex.
Check with 12-lead electro-
cardiogram.
Electrode could be positioned
over a bone or muscle mass.
Reposition electrodes.
No ECG Waveform Gain set too low. Readjust the ECG wave gain as
required. Refer to the ‘‘Wave Gain
Tab (System)’’ on page 9-44 for
instructions on adjusting the wave
gain setting.
Lead wires and patient cable
not fully inserted into proper
receptacle.
Check insertion.
Cable or lead wires
damaged.
Check with lead continuity tester.
Base Line Wander Patient moving excessively. Secure lead wires and cable to
patient.
Patient respiration variance. Reposition electrodes
Electrodes dry or loose Repeat skin preparation and apply
fresh, moist electrodes.
Artifact The 12-lead ECG is detecting
muscle artifact, or electrical
interference from auxiliary
devices.
Check leads, follow skin preparation
procedure.
Check for electrical interferences,
replace wires as necessary.
MESSAGE/ISSUE * REASON SOLUTION
* Messages are shown in all bold text.
MESSAGE/ISSUE * REASON SOLUTION
The System Setup menu
button is disabled.
The System Setup function is
already open on a Panorama
display and cannot be opened
on multiple displays.
Close the System Setup
function on the Panorama
display on which it is opened.
* Messages are shown in all bold text.