Tablet Based ECG – Basic Troubleshooting

If ECG is showing LEAD OFF

There is a drop down on the right side of screen. Go to this drop down and change to 12 lead view

·          If the RL lead is off the trace will show blips then a 1.4sec gap then blips then 1.4 sec gap etc

·          If the RA lead is off there will be no traces showing at all

·          If the LA lead is off there will be only 1 trace

·          If the LL lead is off there will be no traces showing at all.

If the ECG fails to show any lines on screen here are steps to try:

·          Disconnect RA, RL, LL, and LA from the patient.

·          Disconnect the alligator clips from these leads.

·          Cross all 4 of the exposed plugs – You should get a “flat line” ECG.

·          This has now proved the ECG is working and communicating to the computer.

·          Twist the leads where they connect to the alligator clips

•    Next step is to replace all the electrodes on the patient with new ones. 

·           ECG should now run.