V Series Operating Instructions 10 - 9
Respiration (Resp) Respiration Troubleshooting
10.4 Respiration Troubleshooting
The Resp tile message area displays messages indicating the current state of the Resp parameter. If
there is more than one message to display, the messages scroll.
ISSUE REASON SOLUTION
Do not see Resp parameter
tiles in display.
Parameter not configured to display. Refer to "Display Options Dialog" on
page 3-2 for additional information.
Resp waveform too large Scales set inappropriately. Change lead selection.
Change respiration scale.
Resp waveform too small Patient breathing is shallow or
patient is turned on side.
Change lead selection.
Scale set inappropriately. Change respiration scale.
False apnea alarm Apnea delay may be improperly set. Choose another apnea delay.
Patient may be having frequent
episodes of CVA.
Reposition electrodes to better
detect respirations.
Scale size may be too low. Change Respiration scale
No Resp waveform or rate
displayed in the tile
Resp is turned off. Turn Resp on.
Patient connected using ESIS choke
cable.
Check that proper patient cable is
used. Use approved non-ESIS
patient cable.
Cable not connected. Check cable.
New ECG lead cable in use at the
bedside monitor and ECG Resp lead
needs to be changed.
Change ECG Resp Lead in the Setup
dialog.
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