Bionet BM Elite Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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ECG signal degradation
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Excessive sweating of the animal
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Animal's skin irritation
There are a variety of reusable and disposable electrodes available. Choose the electrode that best
fits your monitoring situation. Bionet recommends Ag / AgCl disposable electrodes.
If you are using an electrode with a gel beforehand, make sure that the electrode is sufficiently
gelled. Never use this product if the disposable electrode has expired or the gel is dry.
Determine the electrode location that will provide the best ECG in the configuration (P-wave and
T-wave amplitudes should not exceed 1/3 of the QRS amplitude). Choose a flat, non-muscular
location to maximize contact with the electrodes and minimize muscle fatigue.
Avoid joints or bony protrusions. When choosing a location for electrode placement, consider the
following special conditions:
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Surgery - Place electrodes as far away from the surgical site as possible.
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Burn animal - use sterile electrodes. Thoroughly clean the equipment. Follow hospital
infection control procedures.
Use a waterproof tape (about 2 inches wide) or Steri-Drape to secure the electrode. Protect from
liquids. Make a small loop from the lead wire just below the connection and secure with tape.