Mindray BeneHeart D2, Operator'S Manual

Page: 48 / 208

5 - 2 Defibrillator/Monitor Operator’s Manual
5.3 Monitoring View
A typical screen in the Monitor mode is shown below.
You can enter the Monitor mode by switching the Mode Select knob to Monitor. When operating in the Monitor
mode, the equipment displays up to two ECG waveforms, the heart rate reading, other available parameter
values and active alarm settings.
5.4 Preparing for ECG Monitoring and Measurement
5.4.1 Preparing the Patient Skin
Proper skin preparation is necessary for good signal quality at the electrode, as the skin is a poor conductor of
electricity. To properly prepare the skin, choose flat areas and then follow this procedure:
1. Shave hair from skin at chosen sites.
2. Gently rub skin surface at application sites to remove dead skin cells.
3. Thoroughly clean the sites with mild soap and water. We do not recommend using ether or pure alcohol,
because this dries the skin and increases the resistance.
4. Dry the skin completely before applying the electrodes.
5.4.2 ECG Monitoring with Electrodes
5.4.2.1 Applying Electrodes
1. Attach the clips or snaps to the electrodes before placing them.
2. Place the electrodes on the patient.
3. Attach the lead wires to the ECG trunk cable and then plug the trunk cable into the ECG connector.
4. Switch the Mode Select knob to Monitor.