Mindray BeneVision TM80, User Manual

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Monitoring ECG Preparation for Monitoring ECG
TM80/TM70 Telemetry Monitor Operator’s Manual 7 - 5
7.3.3 Setting ECG Lead Labeling
7.3.3.1 Lead Naming Standards
This manual presents lead placement according to the guidelines of the American Heart
Association (AHA) and the International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC).
7.3.3.2 Choosing Lead Labeling
For details on choosing the lead labeling, refer to "Configuring the General Menu" on
page 13 - 2 .
7.3.4 Placing the Electrodes
For lead placement, the ECG algorithm works best when the patient’s R wave is signifi-
cantly larger than the P wave or the T wave. If the R wave is not significantly larger than
other lower voltage waves on the ECG tracing, the monitor may have some difficulty in
identifying the appropriate waves. On some patients, electrode placement and/or the
viewed ECG lead may need to be adjusted in order to obtain a significant R wave.
NOTE
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It is recommended that the electrodes be changed at least every 24 to 36
hours to maintain proper contact with the skin, although some patients
may require more frequent changing. Do not reapply disposable elec-
trode. Try to avoid reusing the exact same electrode site during reappli-
cation. If an electrode becomes wet with fluid, change the electrode.
Lead position
AHA IEC
Label Color Label Color
Chest V Brown C White
Left Leg LL Red F Green
Right Leg RL Green N Black
Left Arm LA Black L Yellow
Right Arm RA White R Red