RECORDING THE ECG 30
3.3.2 Acquiring and Saving a 6 or 12 Lead ECG
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To begin recording the simultaneous 6 or 12 lead samples, ensure
that all leads are attached reliably, then press and hold down the
MODE key until a multiple beep is heard (Figure 3.11). This will
place the BIOLOG 3000
i
in automatic acquisition mode as
indicated by an
A
in the lower right corner of the screen. The 6 or
12 leads will then be simultaneously recorded.
Figure 3.9: Starting 12-lead ECG Acquisition
The BIOLOG 3000
i
will automatically save each of the leads when the
recording is finished. When all leads have been sampled, a multiple
beep is sounded, and a screen will display the status of the acquisition.
To exit this screen, press the MODE key (to return to rhythm strip
monitoring) or REV (to print and/or review).
As the BIOLOG 3000
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simultaneously records from the 6 or 12 lead
cable, it checks to ensure that each lead is attached. If any detachments
are found, these will be indicated on the screen at the end of the
recording as shown at Figure 3.10. If this message appears, the user
should check the lead highlighted for faulty electrode connections.
NOTE: if limb leads are detached, chest lead detachments may not be
detected, or the recording may not be able to proceed in the first place.
Figure 3.10: Leads off message after a 6 or 12 Lead Recording
