GE HEALTHCARE MAC 2000, Operator'S Manual

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System Configuration
Stress Test Parameters (cont'd.)
Parameter
Treadmill
Ergometer Master’s Step Comment
BP First ü ü The interval at which the first
blood pressure reading is stored.
BP Repeat
ü ü The interval
at which
subsequent
blood
pressure
readings are
stored. The interval at which subsequent
blood pressure readings are
stored.
You can modify the pre-defined protocols to create custom protocols. Use the
following instructions to create a custom protocol:
1. On the Main Menu press System Configuration > Stress ECG Setup .
The Stress ECG Setup window opens.
2. Press Page Down .
The second page opens.
3. Select Edit Protocols and press either Enter or the trimpad .
For treadmills and ergometers, the Select Protocol window opens to display
applicable protocols. Perform step 4 through step 16 .
For Master’s Step devices, the Edit Master Step Post-Exercise window opens to
display the display the post-exercise stages. Perform step 8 through step 12 .
4. Press Add .
A list of templates opens.
5. Select the template on which you want to base the new protocol.
The templates are based on the existing protocols. An Empty Protocol is also
available.
6. Press OK .
The Add Protocol window opens.
7. Type a name for the new protocol and press OK .
The Protocol window opens with all the stages from the template. You can
now add, edit, or delete stages.
8. To add a stage, do the following:
a. Select the stage that precedes the new stage.
b. Press Add Stage .
The selected stage is duplicated.
c. Edit the duplicate stage as appropriate.
See step 9 .
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