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Identifying ECG Problems
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Visually check the connection between the cardiograph and the
patient cable.
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Is the battery adequately charged?
The Low Battery light should be off.
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Is the cardiograph out of paper? Is the paper jammed in the
cardiograph?
A flashing
cardiograph will not record an ECG unless you have loaded
paper or cleared the paper jam. See Appendix A, Setting up
Your Cardiograph for the First Time for details on loading
the paper. Reloading the paper will clear a paper jam.
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Is the paper sensor lens dirty?
Clean the paper sensor lens. See Chapter 4, Maintaining the
Cardiograph for more information.
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Is the paper door completely closed?
Open the paper door slightly and close it tightly. Listen for the
door safety latch to lock.
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Is there an electrode connection problem?
A flashing Manual lead group indicates an electrode connection
problem. Check that each electrode is attached securely.
If the cardiograph still won't operate, perform the following steps.
1. Switch the cardiograph to Standby (off) with the
switch.
2. Wait 20 seconds and then switch the cardiograph back to On.
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(off), the battery is not operating properly.
If the cardiograph still won't operate, call your local Philips service
representative.
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