Manual

4-24 LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Acquiring a 12-Lead ECG
For general troubleshooting tips, see Table 10-2 on page 10-18.
Monitor does not
complete 12-lead
ECG operation
sequence
Operator pressed another
function button (such as
PRINT) before 12-lead
ECG sequence completed
•Press
12-LEAD to acquire another 12-lead
ECG. Allow enough time for sequence to
complete.
Noisy signal and
message displayed:
EXCESSIVE NOISE–
12-LEAD CANCELLED
Signal noise for more than
30 seconds
•Press 12-LEAD to acquire another 12-lead
ECG.
Baseline wander (low
frequency/high
amplitude artifact)
Inadequate skin
preparation
• Prepare skin as described on page 4-8 and
apply new electrodes.
Poor electrode-skin
contact
• Check electrodes for proper adhesion.
Fine baseline artifact
(high frequency/low
amplitude)
Inadequate skin
preparation
• Prepare skin as described on page 4-9 and
apply new electrodes.
Isometric muscle tension
in arms/legs
• Confirm that limbs are resting on a
supportive surface.
• Check electrodes for proper adhesion.
Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Tips for the 12-Lead ECG (Continued)
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION