GE MAC 800, Operator'S Manual

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Recording a Resting ECG
Option Description
Reanalyze Allows you to edit the global measurement and T-wave
dispersion. This feature is available only if:
• Audit Trail is disabled on the Basic Setup window
• Either measurement option (ME12 or MI12) is enabled
• Reanalysis option is selected in the Resting ECG Setup
window
Laser Print This feature is available only if the Laser Printer (LPRT) option
is enabled.
Prints the ECG report to an external USB laser printer or network
laser printer.
ADS
Toggles the anti-drift system ( ADS ) on and off. ADS helps reduce
baseline drift.
Main Menu Exits the Resting ECG function and returns to the Main Menu.
Generating a Rhythm Report (Manual Recording)
The Resting ECG mode allows you to generate Rhythm Reports, which are printed
reports only. They do not have computer-generated interpretation or measurements,
and you cannot store them to internal memory or transmit them. Use the following
steps to generate a Rhythm Report.
1. Prepare the patient as described in “Preparing the Patient” on page 41 .
2. Verify that the system is in Resting ECG mode.
If the system is not in Resting ECG mode, on the Main Menu press F1 to select
Resting ECG .
3. Enter the patient data as described in “Entering Patient Information” on page 47 .
4. Adjust the Speed , Gain , and Low Pass Filter until the waveforms are configured
as desired.
For more information, refer to “ECG Options” on page 53 .
5. If the patient has a pacemaker, press F5 to turn on Pace Enhance .
For more information, refer to “ECG Options” on page 53 .
6. Press Leads to scroll through all 12 leads.
For more information on display formats, refer to “Resting ECG Setup” on page
91 .
7. Press F6 to select More .
8. Press F1 to select the appropriate Printer Leads option.
For more information on the Printer Leads option, refer to “ECG Options” on
page 53 .
9. Press Rhythm to begin recording the ECG.
10. Press Stop to stop the ECG recording.
If you press Rhythm after pressing Stop , the new report either begins printing
immediately on the current sheet of paper or advances to a new page, depending on
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