Bionet BM5VET, Operation Manual

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BM5Vet Pro User’s Manual
Animal Preparation
Careful skin preparation and proper electrode placement allow you to receive a strong signal that
minimizes handwriting. If a technical alarm (e.g. lead disconnect) has occurred, prepare the animal
again according to the following recommendations.
Follow hospital approved clinical procedures to prepare the animal's skin. Change the electrode
every 24 to 48 hours to improve signal quality. You may need to replace the electrode more often
in the following situations:
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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, 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: Surgery - Place electrodes as far away from the surgical site as possible. 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.