GE HEALTHCARE MAC 2000, Operator'S Manual

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Arrhythmia Mode Recording
The Arrhythmia mode is part of the basic ECG cart system. The interface of the
Arrhythmia mode is similar to the interface for the Resting ECG mode. For more
information on the Resting ECG interface, see
“Recording a Resting ECG” on page 69 .
Recording in Arrhythmia Mode
This section describes the process for recording an arrhythmia report, the waveform
options, and the printing options.
Recording Arrhythmia ECGs
1. Prepare the patient as described in “Preparing the Patient” on page 51 .
2. Select Main Menu > Arrhythmia .
The Enter Patient Data window opens.
3. Enter the patient data as described in “Entering Patient Information” on page 57 .
4. Adjust the gain, speed, filter, and pacemaker enhancement as necessary.
Refer to “Arrhythmia Recording Options” on page 84 .
5. After the settings are adjusted as required, select Start Recording to begin the
arrhythmia ECG.
6. After you have recorded an adequate amount of information, press Stop
Recording .
Two new options become available: Confirm Stop and Continue Recording .
7. Do one of the following:
• If you need to record additional information, press Continue Recording .
This returns to the recording mode. Repeat from step 6 .
• If you have determined enough information was recorded, press Confirm
Stop .
Report options become available.
If you want to print the Arrhythmia recording, continue with “Printing an Arrhythmia
Report” on page 85 .
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