Philips M1772A, Instructions For Use Manual

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Glossary
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A filter that screens out ECG artifact caused by power line
interference. This filter is built into the cardiograph and cannot
be disabled.
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ECG lead names and identifying colors recommended by the
American Heart Association. Limb leads are labelled RA, LA,
LL, RL. Chest leads are labelled V1-V6. (See IEC leads )
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Electrical current provided by wall outlets. AC may be either 60
or 50 Hz depending on country.
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ECG waveform distortion that may diminish ECG quality. ECG
artifact (or noise) may be caused by electrical interference, poor
electrode connections, or patient movement.
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Twelve-lead ECG recorded and analyzed over a ten second
period and printed in a predetermined format. The PageWriter
100 prints Auto reports in a 3x4 format with one rhythm strip.
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A slow upward or downward motion on the baseline of any
ECG waveform.
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Term for filter which reduces baseline wander.
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Term for the cardiograph turning to Standby automatically
after a preset time period to conserve power. The battery saver
is factory set for 30 minutes of cardiograph inactivity.