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communication error" or "ECG module initialization error" appears, the monitor will stop monitoring
automatically, and the prompt system alarm, which is a high-level alarm.
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For protecting environment, used electrodes must be recycled or disposed properly.
10.3 Monitoring Procedure
10.3.1 Preparation
1.
Prepare the patient's skin prior to placing the electrodes.
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The skin is a poor conductor of electricity, therefore preparation of the patient's skin is important to
facilitate good contact between electrodes and skin.
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Shave hair from the sites where electrode patches attach to, if necessary.
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Wash sites thoroughly with soap and water. (Never use ether or pure alcohol, because this increases
skin impedance).
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Rub the skin briskly to increase capillary blood flow in the tissues and remove skin scurf and grease.
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Before installing the electrodes, let the skin dry completely.
2.
Attach clip or snap to electrodes prior to placement.
3.
Install the electrodes on the patient. Before attaching, apply some conductive paste on the skin if the
electrode does not contain conductive paste itself.
4.
Connect the electrode lead to the patient cable.
5.
Make sure the monitor is ready with power supply.
10.3.2 Choose Lead Type
1.
Select the ECG parameter area, enter the ECG setup menu.
2.
Set the "LESD TYPE" to "3 LEADS" or "5 LEADS" according to the lead type you applied.
10.3.3 Installing ECG lead
The following description takes America standards as examples.
NOTE:
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The following table gives the corresponding lead names used in Europe and America Standards. (Lead
name is represented by R, L, N, F, C and C1~C6 respectively in Europe Standard, while corresponding lead
name in America Standard is RA, LA, RL, LL, V and V1~V6.)
America Stand
Europe Standard
Lead name
Color
Lead name
Color
RA
White
R
Red
LA
Black
L
Yellow
LL
Red
F
Green
RL
Green
N
Black
V
Brown
C
White
V1
Brown/Red
C1
White/Red
