Biocare iE 101, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Preparation
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If the examination involves a short period of time, if ECG gel is unavailable, please wipe the skin with
medical alcohol to keep the skin clean and moist, rapidly attach the electrodes.
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It’s not allowed to use saline water as substitute when ECG gel is not available. The saline water will cause
corrosion on the electrodes.
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Electrodes shall be properly stored. When electrodes have been used for a certain period, they may become
corroded and oxidized at the surface. Whenever this happens, the electrodes must be replaced.
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Do not mix electrodes of different types and manufacturers. Do not use re-useable electrodes and disposable
ones together, or it will affect the recording.
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Please use our company’s or authorized electrodes to make sure qualified ECG signals.
2.7.1 Electrodes Attachment
Limb Electrodes Placement
IEC AHA Description Figure
R Red RA White Right Arm
L Yellow LA Black Left Arm
N Black RL Green Right Leg
F Green LL Red Left Leg