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4.2 Possible Sources of Errors with the ECG Recording
4.2.1 Preparation
With adhesive electrodes, observe their shelf-life - They should not beexpired!
Should you use suction bulbs and clams, always check wether they are cleaned before usage.
4.2.2
Application of Electrodes
The areas of skin to which the electrodes will be applied must be clean and dry.
Use an electrolyte ECG spray, which contains soluble chloride.
Do not use ECG gel! Only ECG spray!
Remove any skin cream!
4.2.3
Before the Recording
Inform the patient about the procedure so that they are not frightened.
The patient must:
be lying down relaxed (attention: hands must be on the couch, not in the air)!
not be cold (above all for resting ECG recordings)!
No powerful devices must be in operation close by at the same time.
The couch should not be touching the walls!
4.2.4
During the Recording
Suction hoses must under no circumstances pull / tear / stretch the electrodes, but must hang freely!
Wait with the recording of the ECG until you can see a good ECG recording on the screen.
Under no circumstances press the recording button beforehand!
Under no circumstances must the electrodes be applied on the patient‘s skin for longer than 25 minutes
(risk of blisters forming)!
4.2.5
Removal of Electrodes from the Skin
Do not pull on the electrode cables.
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