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Recording a Resting ECG
Hookup Advisor Module
The Hookup Advisor module is a visual indication of the quality of lead
signals. Monitoring it can help reduce or eliminate poor quality ECGs,
saving time and preventing the need to take additional ECGs.
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The Hookup Advisor indicator is positioned in the upper right corner of
the screen, to the left of the heart rate. The following table describes each
of the indicator’s conditions.
When a red or yellow indicator is lit, identify and correct the error before
proceeding with the ECG.
The Hookup Advisor function is enabled and configured in the Resting
ECG Setup . Refer to “Resting ECG Setup” on page 9-6 for details.
Special Considerations
When recording ECGs, special considerations must be made for the
following situations:
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Recording ECGs of pacemaker patients
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Recording ECGs during defibrillation
Indicator Description
Red Indicates a lead-fail condition or extreme baseline shifts. A corresponding
message is displayed.
Yellow Indicates muscle artifact, power line interference, baseline wander, or
electrode noise. A corresponding message is displayed.
Green Indicates acceptable signal quality.