GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Operator'S Manual

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Recording an ECG
The method for recording an ECG varies depending on the type of ECG to be recorded.
This chapter describes how to record the following ECG types:
• Standard ECGs
• Signal Averaged ECGs
• Master's Step ECGs
Some methods may not be available on your system, depending on which options
have been purchased and enabled.
To assist you in recording an interference-free ECG, the MAC system provides a
Hookup Advisor to alert you to troubles with the electrode connection.
NOTE:
The instructions in this chapter assume that the patient has been properly
prepared and the electrodes have been placed correctly for the selected ECG type.
Refer to
Chapter 3 , “Preparing the Patient” for details.
Hookup Advisor
The system offers the Hookup Advisor feature, which is a tool for monitoring the
quality of resting ECG signals, and is available in the resting, pediatric, 15-lead, vector
loops, and Master’s Step applications. It can reduce or eliminate the occurrence of
poor technical quality ECGs, save time, and prevent the need for retakes.
When enabled, the Hookup Advisor is displayed as a three-circle indicator in the upper
right corner of the screen.
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