Biocare iE 101, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Preparation
User Manual for Electrocardiograph -- 21 --
Figure 2- 4 Cable Network Connection
2.7 Apply Electrodes
Before attaching the electrodes to animal, wipe the skin where the electrodes attached by using medical alcohol,
and then apply ECG gel on the skin. After that, place electrodes to the right position.
CAUTION
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Proper electrode attachment is vital for obtaining accurate ECG waveforms; therefore, please ensure good
contact between the skin and electrodes.
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Do not use the new electrodes and the used ones at the same time. Replace all electrodes together when any
one of them is supposed to be replaced.
 Don’t use disposable electrodes more than one time.
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Confirm the disposable electrodes are within the validity period.
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Use the disposable electrodes as soon as possible after opening the package (generally within 7 days).
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Electrodes or conducting point of lead wires shall not be in contacting with any other metal part or conductor.
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Avoid the electrodes to be dragged by the lead wires.
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Make sure animal’s skin contacted with the electrodes has been well pretreated.
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Clean the stain on the electrodes with medical alcohol whenever the electrodes are contaminated.
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Make sure metal electrodes of limb electrodes touch fully with skin and tightly enough.
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Make sure adjacent electrodes and ECG gel, especially chest ones, are not contacted with each other.