GE MAC 5000, Operator'S Manual

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Defining the System Setup: Define the Basic System Setup
MAC 5000 System — 2000657-024, Revision A
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Weight Select Yes to display a prompt asking the
patient’s weight.
Height/Weight
in Choose the units of measurement defining
the patient’s weight:
n
Select in./lb. to enter the patient’s
height and weight in inches and
pounds.
n
Select cm./kg. to enter the patient’s
height and weight in centimeters and
kilograms.
Figure 12-2. Patient Questions (Continued)
Item Description
Race Select Yes to display a prompt asking the
patient’s race.
Note: Our equipment contains several
fields which can be filled in before
performing an ECG. Some of these fields
must be filled in before performing an
exam, some are optional and therefore
left to the user to assess whether they
are needed to perform the exam. A field
RACE is one of these optional fields. It
has been acknowledged by the medical
profession as useful to analyze some
pathologies. You should be aware that,
in some jurisdictions, the processing of
data revealing an individual’s racial origin
is subject to legal requirements, such as
obtaining the patient's prior consent. If
you elect to collect this type of data, it is
your responsibility to ensure that you
comply with all applicable legal
requirements.
Figure 12-2. Patient Questions (Continued)
Item Description