Draft - 1 Aug 08
Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance
ECG Monitoring
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
60-Cycle (AC) Interference
Poor electrode placement.
Possible non-grounded
instrument near patient.
Re-apply electrodes, using good skin
preparation (see “Positioning ECG
Electrodes” on page 6-10).
Disconnect electrical appliances near
patient (one at a time) by pulling wall
plugs, to determine faulty grounding.
Have engineering check grounding.
Muscle Artifact
Tense, uncomfortable
patient.
Poor electrode placement.
Tremors.
Diaphoresis.
Make sure patient is comfortable.
Check that electrodes are applied on
flat non-muscular areas of the torso;
apply fresh electrodes if necessary,
using good skin preparation (see
“Positioning ECG Electrodes” on page
6-10).
Irregular Baseline
Poor electrical contact.
Respiratory interference.
Faulty electrodes.
Dry electrodes.
Re-apply electrodes, using good skin
preparation (see “Positioning ECG
Electrodes” on page 6-10).
Move electrodes away from areas with
greatest movement during respiration.
Summary of Contents for IntelliVue TRx
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Page 40: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 Accessories 2 18 Product Safety ...
Page 54: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 Audible Tones 3 14 Transceiver Controls ...
Page 74: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 Battery Information 4 20 Basic Operation ...
Page 94: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 Technical Alarms INOPs 5 20 Alarms ...
Page 152: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 How the QT Analysis Algorithm Works 7 24 ST AR Arrhythmia Monitoring ...
Page 176: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 Optimizing SpO2 Measurement Performance 8 24 SpO2 Monitoring ...
Page 236: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 Troubleshooting 11 16 Maintenance Cleaning Troubleshooting ...
Page 268: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 SpO2 Accessories A 10 Accessories ...
Page 270: ...Draft 1 Aug 08 B 2 Sales and Support Offices ...
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