Mindray BeneView T1, Operator'S Manual

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Monitoring ECG
8.1 Introduction
The electrocardiogram (ECG) measures the electrical activity of the heart and displays it on the patient monitor as a
waveform and a numeric. ECG monitoring provides the following algorithms:
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Mindray algorithm: provides 3-, 5-, and 12-lead ECG monitoring, ST-segment analysis, arrhythmia analysis.
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Mortara algorithm: provides 3-, 5-, and 12-lead ECG monitoring, ST-segment analysis, arrhythmia analysis.
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Glasgow algorithm: provides resting 12-lead ECG analysis.
You can select algorithms as required. The patient monitor incorporating Mortara algorithm is labelled with the logo of
Mortara. The patient monitor incorporating Glasgow algorithm is labelled with the logo of Glasgow.
8.2 Safety
WARNING
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This equipment is not suitable for direct cardiac application.
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Use only ECG electrodes and cables specified by the manufacturer.
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Make sure the conductive parts of electrodes and associated connectors for applied parts, including the
neutral electrode, should not contact any other conductive parts including earth.
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Periodically inspect the electrode application site to ensure skin quality. If the skin quality changes, replace
the electrodes or change the application site.
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Use defibrillation-proof ECG cables during defibrillation.
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Do not touch the patient, or table, or instruments during defibrillation.
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ECG cables may be damaged when connected to a patient during defibrillation. Check cables for
functionality before using them again.
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Keep distance with the patient or metal devices connected to the patient during defibrillation.
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To reduce the hazard of burns during high-frequency surgical procedure, ensure that the monitor’s cables
and transducers never come into contact with the electro-surgery unit (ESU).
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The neutral electrode of the electro-surgery unit (ESU) shall properly contact the patient. Otherwise, burns
may result.
CAUTION
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Interference from a non-grounded instrument near the patient and electrosurgery interference can cause
problems with the waveform.