GE HEALTHCARE MAC 2000, Operator'S Manual

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Stress Testing
Stress Text Option Keys—Second Row (cont'd.)
Option Description
Select Protocol Selects a predefined set of test criteria. For more information, see
“Editing Stress Protocols” on page 137 .
Report Format
Selects the components and episodes to include in the report.
Allows you to override the defaults set on the
Stress ECG Setup
window. For more information, see “Stress ECG Settings” on page
133 .
Target HR
Enter the maximum heart rate calculated for the patient based on
weight, gender, age, and condition. The ECG cart system monitors
the heart rate against this target.
More
Toggles between the first, second, and third row of options.
Stress Text Option Keys—Third Row
Option Description
Main Menu Exits the Stress ECG function and returns to the Main Menu .
More
Toggles between the first, second, and third row of options.
Conducting Stress Tests
There are two basic processes for conducting a stress test:
• Conducting a stress test with a treadmill or ergometer
• Conducting a stress test with a Master’s Step device
Each process is described in this section. For information on the Stress Mode interface,
see “Stress Mode Interface” on page 96 .
Conducting a Stress Test with a Treadmill or Ergometer
Use the following instructions to conduct a stress test with a treadmill or ergometer.
The process is essentially identical for all devices with only minor differences between
supported equipment, unsupported equipment, and ergometers with remote start.
Deviations for specific accessories are noted where appropriate.
WARNING:
PATIENT INJURY — When on a moving treadmill, a patient could fall and sustain
an injury.
To minimize the possibility of a falling caused by the belt’s sudden movement,
have the patient step onto the belt only after it begins moving.
When conducting stress tests on a supported treadmill, press the Stop TM button
twice to immediately stop the belt in the case of an emergency (for example, if
the patient stumbles or falls while the belt is moving).
1. Prepare the patient as described in “Preparing the Patient” on page 51 .
2. On the Main Menu press the Stress ECG option.
The Enter Patient Data window opens.
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