Philips DigiTrak XT, Instructions For Use Manual

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Precautions
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Precautions
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Patient leads must be removed from electrodes before defibrillation.
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When using Pacer Detect, be aware that false positive and false negative pacer detects
may occur.
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False positives — may result from poor electrode hookup or high noise conditions.
– False negatives — may occur with bipolar pacers due to a weak pacer pulse signal at
the patient's skin surface.
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The presence of pacemaker signals in the ECG trace should not be considered true
representations of the actual pacemaker stimulus amplitude when viewing the ECG data.
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Observe local laws for disposal of alkaline and lithium batteries.
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Do not leave the battery in the recorder when it is not in use. Damage from corrosion
could result.
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Use of rechargable batteries is not recommended.
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For the best recording results, the patient should be instructed to avoid close proximity to
heavy electrical equipment or other sources of electromagnetic interference such as
electric blankets, heating pads, etc.
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The DigiTrak XT recorder should not be immersed in water. The patient should be
instructed not to wear the recorder in the shower or bath.
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The DigiTrak XT recorder supports an Early Out feature that allows a trained individual to
stop a recording before the selected recording time has elapsed. Failure to follow this
procedure may result in the loss of all recorded ECG data.
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This product consists of devices that may contain mercury, which must be recycled or
disposed of in accordance with local, state, or federal laws. Within this system, the
backlight lamps in the monitor display contain mercury.
Electrode Application
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It is recommended that trained medical personnel handle the application of electrodes.
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Use only electrodes designed for longer term Holter monitoring.
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Proper preparation of the patient's skin is absolutely essential for obtaining a quality ECG
recording. Refer to your electrode provider or this guide for instructions on skin
preparation techniques.
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Apply electrodes as shown in the diagrams of the Monitor Hookup Kits, the Electrode
Placement diagrams in this guide, or as instructed by a physician.
Materials Used
The DigiTrak XT recorder, belt clip, and patient cable do not contain any latex material.