Respironics SmartMonitor2, Operator'S Manual

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Step 5: Attach the Electrodes to the Infant Belt.
Place the electrode belt on a flat surface.
Lay the baby on the belt so the belt is aligned with
the baby’s nipples (see illustration).
Place the electrodes, Velcro-side down, on either
side of the belt as follows:
Place the electrode with the white lead wire on
the baby’s right side.
Place the electrode with the black lead wire on
the baby’s left side.
Place the electrodes far enough apart so that when
the belt is wrapped around the baby, the electrode
will be located along the mid-line of the side just
below or lined up with the nipples.
Be sure the lead wires and patient cable are leading
down and away from the baby's face and neck (see
illustration).
Baby’s
right side Baby’s
left side
The white lead wire location
is illustrated with a white
electrode.
Step 6: Wrap the Electrode Belt around the Baby.
Wrap the belt around the baby’s
chest and fasten it with the white
Velcro tab.
The belt should be snug enough
so that you can only insert two of
your fingers (with your hand lying
flat against baby) between the belt
and the baby.
With newborns and very small
babies, you may need to shorten the
belt by cutting off a part of it. Be sure
to leave enough room to fasten the belt
securely.