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3.2.2 Saving a Single Lead ECG to Memory
•
To save an ECG to memory, press the HOLD button, at the end of
the ECG recording (Figure 3.3).
•
A
H
will appear in the lower right of the screen. This indicates that
the ECG is saved and stored in the memory. It will remain in
memory until a new ECG is recorded and saved.
NOTE:
The BIOLOG 3000
i
is equipped with a small backup battery. It will keep its memory
when the unit is turned OFF or when the batteries are removed for replacement.
Figure 3.3: Saving an ECG to memory
3.2.3 Reviewing an ECG Stored in Memory
To review an ECG stored in memory:
•
Press the REV button for about 1 second until a long beep is
heard. The ECG saved in memory will begin scrolling across the
screen. A
R
will be displayed in the right lower corner of the
screen to indicate that the unit is in REVIEW mode (Figure 3.4).
•
To freeze any portion of the ECG for closer examination, press the
HOLD key once. To release the freeze, press the HOLD key once
again. This can be done as often as desired.
•
A review can be performed as many times as desired on an ECG
saved in memory.