Trio™ Operating Instructions
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Monitoring a Pacemaker Patient
A Pacemaker patient usually requires a different electrode patch placement configuration
than a non-pacemaker patient.
Do not place an ECG electrode directly over the pacemaker generator. Place the electrode
patches 3 – 5 inches away from the pacemaker generator area. For example, if the
pacemaker generator is located in the right subclavian area, relocate the Right Arm (white)
electrode closer in towards the center of the chest.
WARNING: Pacemaker patients’ rate meters may continue to count the
CAUTION:
Using a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS)
Since a TENS unit transmits electrical impulses, avoid placing ECG electrode patches near
the TENS electrodes. ECG electrode patches may need to be repositioned and the ECG lead
viewed may need to be adjusted until the optimum ECG tracing is obtained.
FIGURE 2-24
3-wire Lead Placement for
a Pacemaker Patient (AHA)
FIGURE 2-25
5-wire Lead Placement for
a Pacemaker Patient (AHA)
Black
White
Red
Pacer
Pacer
White
Red
V
Brown
Green
Black