Mecg Troubleshooting - GE Corometrics 126 Service Manual

MECG Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
MECG erratic or not functioning properly.
Dashes (– – –) shown in MHR/P area of
display.
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Troubleshooting: MECG Troubleshooting
Table 15-7. MECG Troubleshooting
PROBABLE CAUSE
Transducer not properly connected to
monitor.
Electrodes not properly placed.
Clips not attached to electrodes properly.
Electrode gel dried.
Defective MECG cable.
Service required.
Selected lead providing
inadequate signal.
Monitor unable to make a
determination due to insufficient signal.
120 Series Maternal/Fetal Monitor
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Ensure transducer is securely attached
to monitor.
Re-apply electrodes.
Check clip attachments.
Check electrodes and re-apply gel if
necessary.
Replace cable.
Call Biomedical Engineering
Department.
Change lead selection on MHR/P Setup
screen.
Ensure patient is not asystolic.
Ensure electrodes are firmly secured to
patient.
Revision B